North Carolina (NC) Permit Practice Test 2025 – 400 Free Practice Questions to Pass the Exam

The correct action for the Division of Motor Vehicles when a law enforcement officer swears that a driver has refused a legal chemical test is to revoke the driver's license for at least 12 months. This is part of North Carolina's "implied consent" law, which states that by driving a vehicle, individuals give consent to submit to chemical tests (like breath or blood tests) to determine blood alcohol content. If a driver refuses to take the test, legal consequences follow, including the immediate and automatic revocation of the driver's license.

This approach serves to discourage impaired driving and uphold the law concerning driving under the influence. The revocation period typically is set to have a significant deterrent effect, thereby promoting safer driving habits on the roads. Other options, such as assigning the driver to a Driver Improvement Clinic or placing the driver on probation, do not directly address the violation of refusing a chemical test, which warrants a more severe penalty. Furthermore, waiting for a court decision before taking action would not align with the immediate nature of consequences outlined by the implied consent legislation in North Carolina.