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What is the standard CDL disqualification period for a first offense of driving a commercial vehicle under the influence of alcohol?
- A.90 days
- B.30 days
- C.One year
- D.Ten years in all cases
Correct answer
C. One year
Why
A first major offense, including a DUI in a commercial vehicle, a test at or above the limit, or a refusal, brings a one-year disqualification. If the offense involved hauling hazardous materials requiring placards, the period is longer.
Manual topic: Alcohol and Drugs - Disqualifications · From the General Knowledge practice bank (GK-174).