Question

If you refuse to take a breath test you will receive a penalty equal to having a BAC of ____ (first offense).

1) 0.08%
2) 0.10%
3) 0.15%
4) 0.25%

Answer 1

If you refuse to take a breath test, you will receive a penalty equal to having a BAC of 0.08% (first offense).

Step-by-step explanation:

The penalties for having a BAC of 0.08%, which is the legal limit for intoxication in most US states. This legal limit is significant because a BAC of 0.08% is considered the threshold at which an individual is legally impaired to drive. At higher BAC levels, such as 0.20%, a person experiences acute intoxication, while a BAC around 0.30% can lead to unconsciousness, and 0.50% can be fatal.

The Breathalyzer is a device used to estimate a person's BAC by measuring the ethanol concentration in their breath. If a person refuses a breath test, they face consequences similar to those of being caught driving with a BAC at or above the legal intoxication limit.