New Jersey Driver's Ed Chapters 6+7

What does BAC stand for and mean?

Blood Alcohol Content, percentage of alcohol in a person's bloodstream

What does alcohol impair on an individual?

reaction time, coordination, balance

What are the four factors that influence your BAC?

body weight, quantity of alcohol consumed, amount of drinks consumed, food eaten

At what BAC can someone be arrested for driving under the influence at the age of 21 or older?

0.08% or higher

At what BAC can someone be arrested for driving under the influence under the age of 21?

0.01% or above

A person with a BAC of .05% is at what risk of causing an accident in comparison to a sober person?

double

A person with a BAC of .10% is at what risk of causing an accident in comparison to a sober person?

6 times

A person with a BAC of .15% is at what risk of causing an accident in comparison to a sober person?

25 times

What is “one drink?” Please be specific in your answer.

a drink that contain 1.5 oz of alcohol

What can you do in order to aid and/or speed up the sobering process?

nothing

As a good host, besides serving nutritious snacks, what do you need to be cautious of when hosting a party?

serving non alcoholic drinks, stop serving alcohol before the party ends

What types of medications may cause a driver to become impaired?

medications that cause sleepiness or drowsiness

Why is driving a privilege?

It is granted by the State to a motorist only after he or she has satisfied certain requirements and earned it

What is a habitual offender?

a driver that has been suspended three times in three years

What is the loss of license for a driver (over 21) with a BAC of .08%-.10%?

Loss of driving privilege until an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) is installed and used for a period of 3 months after the driver's license is restored

What is the loss of license for a driver (over 21) with a BAC of .10% or higher?

Loss of driving privilege until an IID is installed and used for a period of 7 to 12 months after the driver's license is restored

What is the loss of license for a driver (under 21) with a BAC of .01%-.08%?

30- to 90-day suspension of driving privilege, 15 to 30 days community service, participation in an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center program

What is the implied consent law?

motorists on NJ roadways have agreed, simply by using NJ roadways, to submit to a breath test

What happens if a driver refuses to submit to a breath test?

loss of driving privileges for 7 months to 1 year

If a driver already has a license suspension, and is involved in a collision that causes bodily harm to another person, what will happen?

faces a mandatory 45-day jail sentence

How many points in a 24 month time period will result in a loss of license?

12 to 14 points

How many points will be removed after successful completion of a driver improvement program?

three points

After you successfully complete a driver improvement program, how much longer will you be on probation?

one year

Once you receive your permit, you will be on probation. If you are convicted of moving violations during the probation period how many violations and how many points will require you to enroll and attend a probationary driver program?

two or more moving violations totaling four or more points

What is the point system?

assigns points for traffic violations, with more severe offenses receiving more points

How many points are removed after one year of violation free or suspension free driving?

three points