Driver's Ed Alcohol and Other Drugs
Depressant
Causes a person to lose inhibitions
Depressant
Causes reflex actions of the body to slow down
You have no responsibilities towards friends do decide to drink and drive
False
Stimulant
Gives feeling of energy and alertness at first
Fact
Young drinking drivers are involved in fatal collisions at twice the rate as drivers over the age of 21
1=1=1
_____ shot=____ bottle of beer=______ glass of wine
driving under the influence (DUI)
a driver with a BAC between 0.03 and 0.07 might be charged with ________
driving while intoxicated (DWI)
a driver with a BAC of 0.10 can be charged with a _______________
depressant
a drug that slows down the central nervous system
stimulent
a drug that speeds up a person's central nervous system
zero tolerance law
a law that makes it illegal for persons under 21 to drive with any measurable amount of alcohol in the blood
hallucinogen
a mind-altering drug that changes a personality and distorts vision and perception
euphoria
a person's alcohol-induced false feeling of well-being
half of the accidents that occur, what is the cause of them?
alcohol
another name for stimulants
amphetamines
"per se" law
anyone that has alcohol level more than .08 are intoxicated, under you could get charged
1 hour
how long does it take your body to get rid of ONE drink
1
how many drinks does it require a driver to be influenced by alcohol?
7 months-a year
if you have a BAC of 0.10 or more you get a ____________________ suspension of driving privilege
inhibitions
inner forces of personality that hold back one's impulsive behavior
myth busting
light beer has the same alcohol content as regular beer
intoxilyzer (breathalyzer)
machine that determines BAC by measuring a person's breath
examples of hallucinogens
marijuana, ecstasy, PCP, LSD, acid
peripheral vision
vision off to the side is reduced and with continued alcohol is eliminated (fixating)
judgement
what is the first thing impaired by alcohol
peer education
where young people help other young people make responsible decisions
There is nothing you can do to prevent underage drinking problems
False
degree of impairment
-quantity of alcohol -body weight -food eaten -how quickly drinks were consumed
Myth
A person can burn off alcohol by strenuous activity
Myth
A person can sober up by drinking black coffee and taking a cold shower
Fact
A person will e affected by drinking beer
Fact
A person will not drive as well after a few alcoholic drinks
Stimulant
After initial alertness wears off, causes person to become tired quickly
Fact
Alcohol is the most commonly used drug in our society
Myth
Alcohol will not affect a person who has built up a tolerance
Hallucinogen
Alters personality and causes panic
Fact
Drivers aged 16-20 are more likely to be alcohol-impaired than any other group
Peer pressure only affects young people
False
Peerpressure is not influential in your decision-making process
False
3 months
If you have a BAC of 0.08 or more but less than a BAC of 0.10, you get a ____________ suspension of driving privilege
marijuana
Impairs judgement, memory, depth perception, and coordination
Fact
More than 1/2 of all fatalities during holidays are alcohol related
Fact
Nearly 1/2 of those killed in alcohol related collisions were not the ones drinking
Hallucinogen
Reduces ability to judge distance, time, and direction
prescription drugs are controlled by what?
The FDA
Depressant
Slows down the body's central nervous system
Depressant
Slows down the body's mental/physical processes
Stimulant
Speeds up body's central nervous system
A designated driver should not drink any alcoholic beverages
True
Cheering for yours school's football team is an example of positive peer pressure
True
If you know that the person who was supposed to drive you home has had a few alcoholic beverages is you should make alternate plans
True
Maturity and independent thinking can help you resist peer pressure
True
Peer education is a process and what young people help other young people make decisions
True
Responsible decisions can help you be in control of your life
True
increase, decrease
as the affects of alcohol __________________, your inhibitions ____________________
another name for depressants
barbiturates
why is alcohol classified as a drug?
because of its effect on the central nervous system
illegal drugs
bought from illegal sources, not allowed in US, not controlled by FDA, uncertain as to what's in them
what is the first organ affected?
brain
blurred vision
brain cannot coordinate images
color blindness
brain cannot distinguish colors of signs and signals
implied consent law
by accepting a driver's license, a person agrees to be tested for BAC if stopped for suspicion of alcohol or drug use while driving
depth perception
cannot judge distances (stopping distance, space cushion)
examples of stimulants
cocaine, caffeine products (red bull)
effects of drugs on driving
coordination, reaction time, judgement, tracking, attention, perception
designated driver
decides ahead of time to abstain from drinking at social functions
over the counter medication (OTC)
drugs that can be obtained legally without a doctor's order
prescription medicine
drugs that can only be purchased under a doctor's order
field sobriety test
on-the-spot roadside tests that help a police officer detect driver impairment from alcohol
blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
percentage of alcohol in a person's bloodstream determined by chemical tests
intervention
responsibility for keeping a drinker from driving
examples of depressants
sleeping pills, tranquilizers, cold medicine
what happens if someone refuses to take a breath test?
that person is charged with the same amount as DWI or DUI, and is charged an extra $1000 and 120 day suspension
night vision
the ability to see at night or in low light is reduced
synergistic effect
the effect of both drugs can be multiplied rather than just added together
peer pressure
the influence that others of similar age and/or interests have on another person
nystagmus
the involuntary jerking of the eyes as a person gazes to the side