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Field Sobriety Test

By Buddy T, About.com

Updated: April 2, 2007

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Definition: A group of tests used by police to determine if a driver is impaired. The tests assess balance, coordination and the ability of the driver to divide his attention to more than one task.
Also Known As: Walk a Straight Line, Walk and Turn Test
Examples: Although the officer smelled alcohol, the driver passed the field sobriety test. So the officer let the driver go.

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