Question Driving while under the influence of drugs carries: Answers The same penalty as driving under the influence of alcohol. A lesser penalty than driving under the influence of alcohol. Absolutely no penalty at all. Explanation The penalties for driving under the influence are always the same, whether you are driving under the influence of alcohol or any other drug (including legal medications). Pass your DMV Written Test with flying colors Take me to the cheat sheet Tennessee This questions appears in the following tests: Tennessee Practice Test 5 Tennessee Practice Test 17