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Alcohol and drugsQuestion 204 of 229

An officer thinks you drive under the influence. You refuse a blood or urine test. What does DMV do?

  1. Fines you and lets you keep driving
  2. Suspends your driving privilege for 30 days
  3. Suspends or revokes your driving privilege for one year
  4. Takes no action if you pass a breath test
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Correct answer: Suspends or revokes your driving privilege for one year

Refusing the test costs you your driving privilege for one year.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 9. Alcohol and Drugs, page 72

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026