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Alcohol and drugsQuestion 196 of 229

What BAC is illegal for a driver under 21 years old?

  1. 0.04% or higher
  2. 0.01% or higher
  3. 0.05% or higher
  4. 0.08% or higher
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Correct answer: 0.01% or higher

A driver under 21 may not drive with a BAC of 0.01% or higher.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 9. Alcohol and Drugs: BAC Limits, page 73

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026