field sobriety test

noun

A series of physical tasks, such as walking a straight line, used by police to determine whether a person is under the influence of alcohol.

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Meanings

nounfield sobriety test (plural field sobriety tests)

plural field sobriety tests

  1. USA series of physical tasks, such as walking a straight line, used by police to determine whether a person is under the influence of alcohol.
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