Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Practice Exam

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On average, how many times per year do offenders commit the offense of driving under the influence?

  1. 20 times

  2. 40 times

  3. 60 times

  4. 80 times

The correct answer is: 80 times

The correct answer reflects statistical research concerning the average frequency with which individuals who engage in driving under the influence (DUI) offenses tend to re-offend within a year. Studies indicate that individuals convicted of DUI offenses may not learn from their initial consequences, and many continue to drive under the influence repeatedly. Research by various organizations has estimated that an average offender may actually drive under the influence about 80 times before being apprehended. This statistic illustrates the challenge law enforcement faces in deterring such behavior, as many offenders do not perceive their actions as having immediate consequences. The other options suggest significantly lower frequencies that do not align with these studies and insights into habitual DUI offenses. Therefore, based on data and law enforcement reports, the figure of 80 times is a more accurate representation of the average behavior of offenders.