Drivers Ed - Ch.6 & 7 (Study Guide)

BAC

Blood Alcohol Content.

Factors determining BAC

Quantity of alcohol consumed, body weight, how quickly drinks were consumed, food eaten.

Alcohol content in drinks

A 5 oz. glass of table wine is equal to a 12 oz. bottle of beer or 1.5 oz. of 86-proof liquor.

Signs of a drunk driver

Speeding, weaving, slow driving, jerking motions, quick stops, headlights off.

Points triggering suspension notice

12 to 14 points.

Points deducted for no violations

3 points for each year without a moving violation.

First signs of alcohol impairment

Talkativeness, increased self-confidence, lessened judgment.

Reducing BAC

The only way to reduce BAC and the degree of impairment is time.

Common beverage for DUI arrests

Beer.

Accident risk at BAC .05%

The risk is doubled (2 times).

Accident risk at BAC .10%

The risk is 6 times greater.

Accident risk at BAC .15%

The risk is 25 times greater.

Penalties for first DUI offense

3 months to 1-year license suspension, $250-$400 fine, 12-48 hours in IDRC, up to 30 days in jail.

Host liability for alcohol-related crash

The host may be involved in a lawsuit.

IDRC

Intoxicated Driver Resource Center.

Avoiding crash after drinking

Don't drive after drinking.

Under 21 influence presumption

When your BAC is .01% or higher.

21 or older influence presumption

When your BAC is .08% or higher.

Implied Consent Law

Requires drivers to consent to a breath test if arrested for DUI.

Driving under the influence

Your senses and judgment are impaired by alcohol.

Permit holder moving violations

They must enroll in the Probationary Driver School Program if they get 2+ moving violations totaling 4+ points.

Ignition interlock device

A device with a breathalyzer that prevents a car from starting if the driver's BAC is .05% or higher.

Drugs impairing driving skills

Cold pills, prescription medications, tranquilizers.

Alcohol impairment effects

After two, three, or four drinks, alcohol begins to impair reaction time, coordination, balance.

Refusal of breathalyzer test

It is treated as a .08% BAC offense, leading to 7-month to 1-year license suspension and a $1,000 surcharge for three years.

Habitual offender

A driver whose license has been suspended three times in three years.

10-year license suspension

Installation of an ignition interlock device.

Moving violation for driving on private property

2 points.

Probationary period after license restoration

1 year.

Accident while driving with a suspended license

Fine, continued suspension, up to 45 days in jail.

Offenses causing suspension for unlicensed persons (ages 13-21)

Graffiti, setting false alarms, buying or consuming alcohol, DUI.

Common penalties for DUI

License suspension, fines, IDRC attendance, possible jail time.

Points deducted for completing Driver Improvement Program

3 points.

Purpose of DUI checkpoints

To identify and stop intoxicated drivers.

Role of a designated driver

To transport friends and family who have been drinking.

Warnings about driving with prescription drugs

They can cause drowsiness, dizziness, and impaired judgment.

Effect of marijuana on driving

It impairs tracking ability, distance judgment, vigilance, and divided attention.

Legality of carrying open alcohol containers in a car

No, it is illegal and subject to fines.

Penalty for underage drinking

$500 fine and six-month license suspension.

NJ point system

Drivers accumulate points for violations, and excessive points lead to suspension.

Driving skills affected by alcohol

Alertness, judgment, reaction time.

Common days for DUI arrests

New Year's Eve, Thanksgiving Eve, Super Bowl Sunday, Fourth of July.

Insurance surcharge for a DUI

$1,000 per year for three years.

Mixing alcohol with prescription medication

It increases impairment and can be illegal if it causes unsafe driving.

Signs of alcohol impairment while driving

Inconsistent speed, drifting, delayed reactions.

Tests used during a DUI arrest

Breath test, field sobriety test.

Effect of alcohol on vision while driving

It reduces focus and reaction to lights and signals.

Body size effect on BAC

Smaller individuals are affected faster by alcohol.

Preventing a DUI arrest

Plan ahead, use a designated driver, take public transportation.

Determining if too impaired to drive

If you've been drinking, assume you are.

Warning signs that you shouldn't drive

Blurred vision, dizziness, slow reactions.

Drinking coffee to sober up

No, only time reduces BAC.

Duration alcohol stays in your system

Several hours, depending on body size, metabolism, and amount consumed.

What to do if pulled over for suspected DUI

Follow officer instructions, be polite, take required tests.

Duration a DUI stays on your record

Yes, for several years, affecting insurance and employment.