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Field sobriety tests (FSTs) and Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) are common tools law enforcement officers use to \"DUI determine if a driver is driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.<\/p>\n

These tests are designed to measure a driver\u2019s physical and cognitive abilities, and assess their level of impairment.<\/p>\n

If an officer suspects that a driver is impaired, they may ask them to perform one or more FSTs as part of a DUI investigation.<\/p>\n

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Field sobriety tests (FSTs) and Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) are common tools law enforcement officers use to determine if a driver is driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. These tests are designed to measure a driver\u2019s physical and cognitive abilities, and assess their level of impairment. 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