North Carolina DMV Practice Test

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What happens to a driver who refuses a chemical test during a first DWI offense?

Serves probation
Receives a temporary suspension
Facilitates immediate revocation for at least 30 days
Gets fined instead

The correct answer is: Facilitates immediate revocation for at least 30 days

When a driver refuses to take a chemical test during a first DWI (Driving While Impaired) offense in North Carolina, the law imposes strict consequences under the implied consent law. This law states that by obtaining a driver's license, a driver implicitly agrees to submit to a chemical test if suspected of driving under the influence. Refusing this test results in immediate repercussions, including the revocation of the driver's license. Specifically, the refusal leads to an automatic revocation of the driver’s license for at least 30 days. This is in addition to any other penalties that may come from the DWI offense itself. The intention behind this severe consequence is to discourage drivers from refusing chemical testing, which can hinder law enforcement in effectively handling impaired driving cases. In contrast, other outcomes such as probation, receiving a temporary suspension, or being fined do not directly address the refusal to submit to a chemical test and do not reflect the immediate legal ramifications that are enforced by the law following such a decision.