Bakersfield Field Sobriety Tests
The first thing you should know about field sobriety tests (FSTs) is that they are not mandatory to take. Not only are they not necessary, they are also not always accurate.
There are three FSTs that are approved by the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration:
The horizontal gaze nystagmus - the officer is supposed to check your eyes using a stimulus and will be checking for various indicators which might show that you are under the influence of alcohol.
 The walk and turn - where the officer observes you walking heel to toe and should be looking for certain indicators.
The one leg stand - another test where the officer is checking for "divided attention skills" of both following directions and physical performance.
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