Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education Course Study Set (Hillsborough County Florida)

Alcohol is considered a...

drug/depressant

When does Alcohol begin to affect a person's abilities?

as soon as it reaches the brain

What are a person's inhibitions?

the forces of personality that restrain or hold back impulsive behaviors

What do you measure to determine a person's level of intoxication?

BAC: Blood-Alcohol Concentration

Beer, Wine, and Mixed Drinks all have about the same amount of alcohol?

True

What is the only way to reduce the body's BAC?

Waiting it out to sober up/Time

Can you sober up by drinking black coffee or taking a cold shower?

False. They may make you more alert but you still are intoxicated.

What effect does cold medicine have on a driver?

drowsiness, dizziness, slowed reaction time, and poor judgement

What effect do depressants have on drivers?

slows the nervous system, less able to identify, predict, decide and execute activities (IPDE)

What will using amphetamines on a long trip cause?

tiredness and sleepiness

Taking prescription drugs in combination with alcohol can be what?

dangerous and/or deadly. The effects of prescriptions are multiplied when mixed with alcohol.

What does implied consent mean?

anyone who operates a motor vehicle while intoxicated automatically consents to a roadside test if they are pulled over suspected of being intoxicated

A person with a BAC of 0.08 can be charged with what?

DWI - Driving While Intoxicated

What is the name of the test the police officer will administer on the roadside?

Field Sobriety Test

An age groups influence on a person is called...

peer pressure

People confronted with peer pressure often find it difficult to do what?

Refuse to do what ever it is their being pressured to do

What is peer education/peer counseling/peer monitoring/peer helpers?

a process in which young people help other young people make decisions and determine goals.