drivers ed chapters 6 and 7

What are the four factors that determine your BAC?

1. quantity of alcohol consumed

2. body weight

3. how quickly drinks were consumed

4. food eaten

A 5oz. glass of table wine is equal to a 12oz. bottle or can of beer which is equal to ___ ounces of 86 proof liquor.

1.5

What are the six telltale signs of a drunk driver?

1. speeding

2. weaving

3. slow driving

4. jerking motions

5. quick stops

6. headlights are off

Motorists who accumulate __ to __ points on their license, will then receive a Notice of Scheduled License Suspension.

12 - 14

How many points will be deducted from your license every year you go without a moving violation?

3 points.

What are the first three signs of alcohol impairment?

1. Talkativeness

2. Increased confidence

3. Lessened judgment

What does BAC stand for?

Blood Alcohol Content

The only sure way to reduce the body’s BAC and the degree of impairment is to:

wait for the time necessary the body needs to eliminate the alcohol (1 serving = 1 hour)

Most people arrested for drinking & driving have been drinking which alcoholic beverage?

Beer

What is the risk of causing an accident if your BAC is .05%?

2 times.

What is the risk of causing an accident if your BAC is .10%?

6 times

What is the risk of causing an accident if your BAC is .15%?

25 times.

What is the range of suspension, fines, etc. for 1^st offense DUI?

1. driver’s license suspended

2. $250 - $500 fine

3. 3 months - 1 year imprisonment

4. 12-48 hrs IDRC

What could happen if you have a party & serve alcohol, and your guest is involved in an alcohol related crash?

You would be responsible for the alcohol crash.

What does IDRC stand for?

Intoxicated Driver Resource Center

What is the best way to reduce your risk of crashing caused by drinking & driving?

Don’t drink.

When are you presumed to be under the influence, BAC %, if you are under 21 years of age?

0.01%

When are you presumed to be under the influence, BAC %, if you are over 21 years of age?

0.08%

What law requires a driver to automatically give consent to be tested for BAC if they are arrested on suspicion of Drinking while driving?

Implied Consent Law

Driving under the influence means that your senses and ________ are impaired by alcohol.

judgment

If you have your special learners permit are convicted of _ or more moving violations totaling _ or more points, you must enroll in the probationary driver school program.

2, 4

What is an ignition interlock device?

If your BAC is over 0.05%, the car prevents you from starting it.

Some drugs cause drowsiness or dizziness and should not be taken before operating a motor vehicle. Name three drugs that could have an affect on one’s basic driving skills:

1. Prescription pills

2. sleeping pills

3. allergy pills

After two, three or four drinks, alcohol begins to impair your:

1. reaction time

2. balance

3. coordination

Refusal to take a breathalyzer test is equivalent to driving with a BAC of .10%.  The penalty for both is loss of driving privileges for _______ to ______.  Also, you are subject to a MVC surcharge of $1,000. for three years.

7 months, 1 year

What is a habitual offender?

Someone whose license has gotten suspended at least 3 times in the last 3 years

A motorist will be subject to the following for a conviction of a THIRD violation of operation under the influence of alcohol/drugs:

• loss of license

• $1000 fine

• imprisonment of 180 days

• 90 days in IDRC

A motorist will receive a _ point moving violation for operating a motor vehicle on public or private property to avoid a traffic control signal or sign.

2

A motorist will be on a probationary period for _ year after your driving privilege is restored for points suspension or after completing a Driver Improvement Program.

1

If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident that causes injury to another person while your driving privileges are suspended you are subject to:

1. fines

2. continued suspension

3. potential 45 days in jail

Driving privileges will be suspended or postponed to any UNLICENSED person (13 to 21 years of age) convicted of:

1. graffiti

2. setting false alarms

3. buying alcohol

It is illegal to carry open or unsealed _______ containers in passenger areas of motor vehicles.

alcohol