mcqs and true/false from lessons 9,10,11

Drinking While Intoxicated (DWI)

DWI is drinking alcohol and driving, using prescription drugs and driving, and using illegal drugs and driving.

Zero Tolerance Law

A law where minors face penalties for having a BAC of .02 or above; it is in 37% of the states.

Reasons teenagers give for drinking alcohol

Common reasons include peer pressure, wanting to have a good time, and a parent's drink.

BAC

BAC stands for blood alcohol concentration.

Factors affecting BAC

Coffee does not affect a person's BAC.

Alcohol elimination rate

A person will eliminate an average of two drinks per hour.

Implied Consent Law

When operating a motor vehicle, drivers must agree to chemical testing for alcohol if suspected.

Licensing consequences for minors

Drivers under 21 can lose their license under the zero tolerance law with a BAC of .02 or above.

First effect of alcohol

One of the first things affected by alcohol is coordination, aptitude, and judgment.

Primary elimination of alcohol

Most alcohol is eliminated by the liver.

Time to eliminate BAC of 0.07

It takes approximately 2 hours to eliminate all alcohol from the body at this BAC.

Alcohol classification

Alcohol is classified as a depressant.

Comparative alcohol content

To compare alcoholic beverages, know the number of ounces and the alcohol content.

Definition of a drug

A drug is any substance that changes the way the body or brain works.

Most prevalent illegal drug in drivers

Marijuana is the most detected illegal drug in impaired and fatally injured drivers.

Drugs affecting driving ability

Over-the-counter, prescription, and illegal drugs can all impair driving ability.

Reason women process alcohol differently

Women have a lower quantity of enzymes that breaks down alcohol compared to men.

Effect of alcohol on inhibitions

Alcohol lowers inhibitions, making a driver bolder and more aggressive.

False sense of confidence from alcohol

Alcohol gives a false sense of confidence and security while driving.

Illegality of drinking while driving

Drinking while driving is illegal.

Alcohol entry to bloodstream

Alcohol does not need to be digested before entering the bloodstream.

Exercise and alcohol elimination

Exercise does not help eliminate alcohol from the body.

Control of alcohol consumption

Alcohol, when consumed, controls the individual.

BAC lowering effectiveness

Time is the only effective way to lower BAC.

Impact of one drink on driving ability

One drink can impair the ability to be a safe driver.