Nashville DUI One Leg Stand Test
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This is another DUI Field Sobriety Test approved by NHTSA, it requires the defendant to stand on one leg for 30 seconds, the theory is that those who are impaired will rarely if ever pass this test.
Factors in the DUI one leg stand test are the surface of the road, is it slippery, wet, dry, or on an incline? Another interesting condition is that of light in regards to this test, much like flying a plane at night, it is hard to have a visual reference when you stand on one leg if there is no light.
Just as with other field sobriety tests if you are over the age of 65, have balance problems like vertigo, are over weight, back problems or knee problems, you are probably going to have trouble with this test. Anything that affects your balance may cause a sever problem for you when trying to balance on one leg.
This test is administered by the officer after he gives the instructions to the defendant, and the defendant is standing with arms to his or her side, feet together until told to start. Once the DUI one leg test is started you should hold your foot up for thirty seconds pointed forward, and the counting must be done out loud.
Is there a scoring grid for this test? Yes, the scoring is completed as follows:
(1) swaying while balancing;
(2) using your arms for balance;
(3) hopping;
(4) putting your foot down to soon.
Should you score two or more points in this test, it is considered a strong chance that you are intoxicated. As with other field sobriety tests in Tennessee, you can only be assessed one point in each category no matter how many times you fail that specific category.
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