DCJS EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025 2026 LATEST UPDATE
When can you pass a school bus that is loading / unloading? When it is on the opposite side
of the road separated by a median
Speed limit on interstate highways unless otherwise posted? 55 mph
Reckless Driving Driving recklessly endangers life, limb, or property
20 mph over the speed limit or 80 or more regardless of speed limit
LEO may remove license plates when... The vehicle has defective brakes, lights, horn,
windshield wipers, turn signals, muffler, vehicle unsafe overall
DUI Punishments 1st offense: class 1 misdemeanor
2nd offense in 5 years: 1 month - 1 year in jail
2nd offense in 10 years: at least 1 month in jail
3rd offense in 10 years: class 6 felony, minimum 1 year prison
4th or subsequent in 10 years: minimum 1 year in prison
Vehicle solely owned and operated by accused during commission of felony violation DWI
Subject to seizure and forfeiture
,Habitual Offenders Driving after being adjudicated a habitual offender
Class 1 misdemeanor: if driving itself does not endanger life, limb, property of another
Felony: if driving behavior endangers life, limb, property of another
Seat belt laws 18 and older must use shoulder and lap restraints ($25 fine)
This is a secondary offense, cannot be reason for stop
Child Safety Seat Under 18 years old, safety belts required
Child seat for all children under 8
Rear facing child seats can only be in the back seat
This is a primary offense ($250 fine)
Driving while Intoxicated Per se: BAC .08 or above
OR
Under the influence of drugs or alcohol and ability to operate motor vehicle safely is impaired
As a result of DWI unintentionally causes death of another person Involuntary manslaughter
DWI suspect must submit to breath test (not preliminary) within how long of arrest? 3 hours
If breath test is not available or not feasible Blood test
, Driving commercial vehicle while intoxicated Class 1 misdemeanor for BAC .08 or above
BAC .04 or more = class 3 misdemeanor
Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) Must offer to DUI suspect prior to arrest
Voluntary
Will not be brought up in court unless suspect or lawyer challenges probable cause
Suspect can see the results after the test
PBT for commercial drivers Mandatory
Implied consent Chemical testing must occur within 3 hours of DWI arrest
Within 2 hours of DWI arrest for commercial drivers license holders
Who maintains custody of blood from blood tests The arresting officer
Refusal of tests Refusal to take breath or blood test (not PBT) after being read implied
consent
Suspect charged with refusal
When can you issue a summons instead of a DWI arrest? If DWI suspect has been taken to
get medical treatment
When can you pass a school bus that is loading / unloading? When it is on the opposite side
of the road separated by a median
Speed limit on interstate highways unless otherwise posted? 55 mph
Reckless Driving Driving recklessly endangers life, limb, or property
20 mph over the speed limit or 80 or more regardless of speed limit
LEO may remove license plates when... The vehicle has defective brakes, lights, horn,
windshield wipers, turn signals, muffler, vehicle unsafe overall
DUI Punishments 1st offense: class 1 misdemeanor
2nd offense in 5 years: 1 month - 1 year in jail
2nd offense in 10 years: at least 1 month in jail
3rd offense in 10 years: class 6 felony, minimum 1 year prison
4th or subsequent in 10 years: minimum 1 year in prison
Vehicle solely owned and operated by accused during commission of felony violation DWI
Subject to seizure and forfeiture
,Habitual Offenders Driving after being adjudicated a habitual offender
Class 1 misdemeanor: if driving itself does not endanger life, limb, property of another
Felony: if driving behavior endangers life, limb, property of another
Seat belt laws 18 and older must use shoulder and lap restraints ($25 fine)
This is a secondary offense, cannot be reason for stop
Child Safety Seat Under 18 years old, safety belts required
Child seat for all children under 8
Rear facing child seats can only be in the back seat
This is a primary offense ($250 fine)
Driving while Intoxicated Per se: BAC .08 or above
OR
Under the influence of drugs or alcohol and ability to operate motor vehicle safely is impaired
As a result of DWI unintentionally causes death of another person Involuntary manslaughter
DWI suspect must submit to breath test (not preliminary) within how long of arrest? 3 hours
If breath test is not available or not feasible Blood test
, Driving commercial vehicle while intoxicated Class 1 misdemeanor for BAC .08 or above
BAC .04 or more = class 3 misdemeanor
Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) Must offer to DUI suspect prior to arrest
Voluntary
Will not be brought up in court unless suspect or lawyer challenges probable cause
Suspect can see the results after the test
PBT for commercial drivers Mandatory
Implied consent Chemical testing must occur within 3 hours of DWI arrest
Within 2 hours of DWI arrest for commercial drivers license holders
Who maintains custody of blood from blood tests The arresting officer
Refusal of tests Refusal to take breath or blood test (not PBT) after being read implied
consent
Suspect charged with refusal
When can you issue a summons instead of a DWI arrest? If DWI suspect has been taken to
get medical treatment
