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What is the walk-and-turn test?

June 6, 2010
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The walk-and-turn test (WAT) is a field sobriety test that was approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for use in detecting intoxicated motorists. The WAT has been standardized and is used by all police and sheriff’s departments in DUI arrests. Field sobriety testing usually takes place roadside during the traffic stop. However, the […]

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