Module 10

The brain is still developing until around age ___________.

20-25

The ________ is the part of the brain where memories are made.

hippocampus

Alcohol _________ the body.

chills

Drinking impairs ______.

judgement

A distilled spirit such as gin, rum or vodka that contains 40% alcohol is considered _________________ proof.

80

BAC is known as blood alcohol _________.

concentration

The majority of alcohol is processed by the _________.

liver

____________ is the only proven method to remove alcohol from the system.

Time

In Virginia, you have agreed to take a chemical test upon request when you operate a motor vehicle under _________ law.

Implied Consent

Alcohol is involved in _______ out of ________ crashes that kills someone between 15 and 20 years old.

One out of three

When a driver is under the influence of both alcohol and marijuana, the crash risk increases ____________ times that of a sober person.

24

Alcohol and _______ do not mix.

drugs

Check the label of a drug to determine if it reduces level of alertness or ability to perform complex tasks. (T/F)

True

The effects of marijuana on someone who is driving can include discovering that his/her mental and physical tasks are impaired. (T/F)

True

It is legal to drive with a doctor's prescription while under the influence of a narcotic drug? (T/F)

False

One of the three major influences in a person's choice to drink is ___________.

the media

The ___________ factors associated with alcohol use are anxiety and frustration as well as worrying about growing up?

internal

Peer pressure is the influence of others of ___________ age.

similar

More young people drink than do not drink. (T/F)

False

A designated driver should be someone that has had no more than one drink. (T/F)

False

Alcohol affects the brain by:

affecting judgement

impairing physical and intellectual operations

working less efficiently

(All of the answers are correct)

The following are considered an alcoholic drink. U.S. Standard Drink Sizes

12 ounces - 5% ABV beer

8 ounces - 7% ABV malt liquor

5 ounces - 12% ABV wine

1\.5 ounces - 40% ABV (examples: gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) (80 proof)

(T/F)

True

Drivers with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of _____________ or higher (i.e., drunk drivers) are considered alcohol-impaired by law.

0\.08%

If you are under age 25, you cannot purchase, possess or consume alcohol. (T/F)

False

When you drive a car in Virginia, you are giving implied consent that you will take a BAC test if asked. In Virginia if you do not you could suffer consequences even if you were not drinking at all. (T/F)

True

If found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol you will have to pay a fine, temporarily (or permanently) lose your license and may face jail time. (T/F)

True

All 50 states and the District of Columbia have laws in place to protect the public from drunk drivers (e.g., driving is illegal with BAC at or above 0.08%). (T/F)

True

Over-the-counter drugs, like cold medicine, can affect your ability to drive and make decisions. (T/F)

True

The three major influences in a person's choice to drink are:

family, peers, media

More young people do not drink than do drink? (T/F)

True

A designated driver gets their friends home safely after drinking only one drink at an event. (T/F)

False

Alcohol and other impairing drugs are involved in approximately _____ percent of all traffic crashes in which someone is killed each year.

40

All States have “zero tolerance” laws (no alcohol in the circulatory system) for drivers under 21. (T/F)

True

________________ will help to remove the alcohol or other drug combination from the circulatory system.

Time

Under the law, if you are under 21, you can still be convicted for driving impaired with a Blood Alcohol Concentration of 0.02%. (T/F)

True

A BAC test measures how much alcohol is in your system and is usually determined by a walking test. (T/F)

False

Alcohol and marijuana are a deadly combination behind the wheel. A driver under the influence of both increases their risk of a crash to 24 times that of a sober person. (T/F)

True

Over-the-counter drugs, like cold medicine, do not affect your ability to drive and make decisions? (T/F)

False

An alcoholic beverage which is 80 proof is __________% alcohol.

40

In Virginia, sobriety checkpoints are allowed. (T/F)

True

_______________ installed in cars measure alcohol on the driver’s breath.

Ignition Interlocks

By working together, we can help keep people safe on the road—every day. (T/F)

True

Drinking and driving is illegal at any age? (T/F)

True

Individuals could end up with a criminal record because of a DUI arrest. (T/F)

True