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The total cost of a first DWI usually goes far beyond the court fine because it can also include:
- A.Free defensive driving for life
- B.Towing, legal fees, higher insurance costs, and lost work from a suspended license
- C.A discount on future insurance
- D.Nothing else — the fine is the only cost
Correct answer
B. Towing, legal fees, higher insurance costs, and lost work from a suspended license
Why
Beyond the up-to-$2,000 fine, a DWI can bring towing and court costs, attorney fees, sharply higher insurance, and income lost during a suspension of up to 1 year. The real total is many times the fine alone.
Manual topic: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) - DWI Penalties · From the Texas Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (TXC-098).