DRIVERS EDUCATION CHAPTER 6-7 STUDY GUIDE

BAC

BAC

Blood Alcohol Concentration

Factors determining BAC

Amount of alcohol consumed, weight, rate of consumption, and food intake

Equivalent drinks

5oz wine = 12oz beer = 1.5oz 86 proof liquor

Signs of drunk driving

Speeding, slow driving, weaving, jerking motions, headlights off

License points for suspension

12 to 14 points

Points deduction

3 points per year without a moving violation

Signs of alcohol impairment

Talkative, low judgment, self-confidence

Time to reduce BAC

Allow time to pass

Common alcoholic beverage

Beer

Accident risk at .05% BAC

2x

Accident risk at .10% BAC

6x

Accident risk at .15% BAC

25x

1st offense DUI penalties

6 months to 1 year suspension, $250-$400 fine, 12-48 hours in Driver’s Resource Center, 30 days in jail

Liability for serving alcohol

Lawsuit risk if guest crashes

IDRC

Intoxicated Driver Resource Center

Best way to avoid DUI

Don’t drink and drive

Under 21 presumed influence

0.01% BAC

Over 21 presumed influence

0.08% BAC

Implied Consent Law

Automatic consent for BAC testing if arrested

Driving under influence

Impaired senses and judgment

Special learners permit violations

2 or more violations totaling 4 or more points require probationary driver school

Ignition interlock device

Breath analyzer preventing car start if BAC is high

Drugs affecting driving

Cold pills, allergy medicine, prescription drugs

Alcohol impairment effects

Reaction time, balance, coordination

Breathalyzer refusal penalty

Equivalent to .10% BAC, 7 months to 1 year loss of privileges, $1,000 MVC surcharge for three years

Habitual offender

License suspended 3 times in 3 years

Third DUI violation penalties

Ignition interlock device or 10 years suspension

Point violation for avoiding traffic signals

2 points

Probationary period after suspension

1 year

Penalties for injury during suspended driving

Fine, continued suspension, 45-day jail sentence

Suspension for unlicensed persons

Graffiti, false alarms, buying alcohol or DUI

Open alcohol containers

Illegal in passenger areas of vehicles