field sobriety test

A motor-skills test administered by a peace officer during a stop to determine whether a suspect has been driving while intoxicated.

• The test usu. involves checking the suspect’s speaking ability or coordination (as by reciting the alphabet or walking in a straight line). — Abbr. FST. [Cases: Automobiles 411. C.J.S. Motor Vehicles §§ 1397–1411.]

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