Drivers Education

Driving is a __________.

privilege, not a right.

Driving privilege must be suspended for some violations. This is __________ under the law.

mandatory.

Give 4 examples of mandatory license suspension.

1) drinking and drugs while driving; 2) Refusing to take a breathalyzer test; 3) No car insurance; 4) Driving when license is suspended.

Getting a driver license illegally may result in a fine from __________ to __________.

$200 to $500

After a license suspension for points or completing a MVC Driver Improvement Program, you will be on probation for __________ year.

1

If the total points on an individual’s driving record add up from 12 to 14 points, the MVC will send a __________ of scheduled suspension.

Notice

An individual holding a __________ driver’s license needs to attend a probationary driver program if they have 2 violations with 4 or more points.

probational

Alcohol is classified as a __________ drug, and it can change behavior from happiness to anger.

depressant

List 3 initial signs of alcohol use.

1) Talkativeness; 2) A false sense of increased self-confidence; 3) Lessened Judgment.

List the 3 categories of driving skills affected by alcohol use.

1) Reactions; 2) Alertness; 3) Judgment.

A conviction for operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs results in a __________ of driving privilege.

suspension

A first offense for alcohol or drug use will result in a suspension of __________ to __________ months.

3 to 7 months

A person under 21 years old arrested with as little as .01 B.A.C. is subject to participate in an alcohol education program,30 to __________ days license suspension.

90

The law in New Jersey which requires a licensed driver to take a breath test following an arrest for drinking and driving is the __________ consent law.

implied

A first offense refusal to take the breath test results in a suspension of __________, and a fine of __________ to __________.

license; $250 to $500

Driving after your license has been suspended due to a previous drinking and driving conviction will result in a suspension of __________ to __________ years.

1 to 2

Driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages means your __________ and __________ are impaired.

Senses; Judgment.

A driver 21 years and older is considered under the influence (DWI) if their blood alcohol concentration is __________ or greater.

0.08%.

A driver under the age of 21 is considered under the influence (DWI) if their blood alcohol concentration is __________ or greater.

0.01%.

Blood alcohol concentration can be tested by __________ tests.

3: 1) Blood test; 2) Breath test; 3) Urine test.

The average alcoholic drink contains approximately __________ ounce(s) of alcohol.

0.6

1 bottle of beer (12 ounces) has the same quantity of pure ethyl alcohol as __________ shot glass of whiskey or __________ glasses of table wine.

1; 1

If a person had 24 ounces of beer, another individual would have to drink __________ ounces of wine to equal the alcohol content.

10

It takes __________ time for the body to get rid of about __________ ounces of alcohol.

time; 1

The greatest number of arrests for drinking and driving are due to __________ consumption.

beer

The best way to reduce your chances of having an accident while under the influence is to not __________ at all after drinking.

drive

Use of alcohol will increase your chance of getting into an accident. Drinking alcohol and driving with the addition of various conditions can greatly multiply the chances of being involved in an accident. Examples include __________.

drugs, poor health, sleepy, mood, distractions, external conditions, lack of driving experience.

The mixing of drugs, known as a __________ effect, can greatly enhance the effects of drugs or medications.

synergistic

Before driving when angry or excited, give yourself time to __________ off.

cool

Handheld wireless phones while driving cannot be used except in case of __________, __________, and __________ emergencies.

a fire; an accident; a medical.

A person who has lost their license __________ times in __________ years is known as a habitual offender.

3; 3.