Chapter 15

List several facts about alcohol and driving

half the leading deaths are alcohol, age 16-20

When does alcohol begin to affect a person's ability to drive?

once it enters the body

What is the Zero Tolerance Law?

under 21 and BAC greater than .02 you broke the law and suffer penalties

When people drink alcoholic beverages which is affected first, Judgement or Coordination?

judgement and reasoning

What is the leading cause of death and injuries in NC and the US?

alcohol

Why can over the counter drugs be harmful to drivers?

have side effects that effect driving

What happens to a driver when they refuse a BAC test?

suspended license

What is the best thing to do if you are unable to prevent a drinker from driving?

refuse to ride with them

Alcohol

drug that effects the central nervous system and makes drivers unable to concentrate on driving

What is the age for legally buying, consuming, or possessing alcohol?

21

Implied Consent

states that anyone who receives a drivers license automatically consents to be tested for blood-alcohol content and other drugs if stopped for suspicion of drug use while driving

What happens if a person takes medicine and then drinks alcohol?

effects of drugs can be multiplied

Dram Shop Law in NC

serves alcohol to someone who is sustained by intoxicated individual

When can NC seize and sell your car?

after conviction for DWI, lose license then convicted sgain

field sobriety test

series of on the spot roadside tests such as coordination and eye checks that can help a police officer detect driver impairment

Which is the best way to rid the body of alcohol?

time

What is the BAC level in NC to be charged with DWI/DUI?

.08

When can a police officer get a search warrant for blood test?

refusal for test when in a wreck and passenger is injuryed

What is the best advice to give a social drinker?

if you do it, dont drive

What can happen if large amounts of alcohol is consumed in a short period of time?

become unconscious and death may follow

What do police measure to determine a persons level of intoxication?

BAC

depressant drug

class of drugs that depress or slow down the central nervous system

what is the danger of a driver using amphetamines on a long trip

make them very tired

how can the use of marijuana affect a drivers condtion

impair judgement, memory, depth perception and coordination

peer education

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

what effect can barbiturates have on a person

relieve tension, calm nerves or treat high blood pressure

what effect might a cold medicine have on a driver

drowsiness, dizziness, slowed reaction time and poor judgement

3 reasons for rampant drug use in our society

think solves problems, addiction, disregard law

12 ounce can of beer is aural to what other amounts of alcohol

cocktail, wine, shot of whiskey

why is it difficult for people to confront negative peer pressure

false sense and alertness

synergistic effect

drugs combined with alcohol and drug effects are multiplied

what is alcohol

a drug

what type of drug does the medical profession classify marijuana as

hallucinogens