Drivers Ed Unit 11

Alcohol is a:

Depressant

The first ability lost by a driver under the influence of alcohol is?

judgement

How many drivers are killed each year do to alcohol-impaired crashes?

over 10,800

Any driver under 21 is considered to be "driving while impaired" if a chemical test shows a reading of at least ____ percent.

.01

If a driver refuses to summit to a chemical test his driving privileges will be revoked automatically for:

1 year

If you are convicted of DWI your driving privileges will be revoked for:

1 year

If you are convicted of purchasing an alcoholic beverage underage, your driving privileges will be revoked for?

1 year

What is the legal age to purchase any alcoholic beverage in NC?

21

How many ways is alcohol remove from the body?

3

On an average, one alcohol-impaired driving fatality occurs every?

48 minutes

Intoxicated per se means that?

A driver is above or at the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration

The penalties for the various offenses for DWI may be?

A. Fines B. Jail C. Loss of license

What types of drugs other than alcohol can affect your ability to drive?

A. Over the counter medications. B. Prescription drugs. C. Illegal drugs.

What are the reasons why people drink and drive or use drugs and drive?

A. Peers, anxiety factors, price and having a good time. B. Everybody else does, social pressure, feeling good, and addiction. C. Peer pressure, social factors, anxiety excuse, and having a good time.

Consequences associated with alcohol and other drug use while driving is?

A. Possible loss of driver's license. B. Possible loss of work. C. Possible loss of family.

What are some common signs in driving behavior that might indicate a driver has been drinking alcohol?

A. Straddling lane lines B. Weaving C. Stopping for no apparent reason

Alcohol is absorbed directly into the bloodstream. Which of the following affects how fast alcohol is absorbed?

A. Time spent drinking B. Size of the drink C. Size of the person drinking

According to the implied consent law, a police officer can request a chemical test of your BAC if he or she:

Has reasonable suspicion that you are driving under the influence.

Taking drugs and alcohol together creates what effects:

Manifest the effects of each

Implied Consent Laws are designed to?

Penalize drivers for refusal to take a breath or blood alcohol concentration test

What is the purpose of the field sobriety test?

To determine if someone is physically or mentally impaired.

What is BAC?

blood alcohol concentration

Which method is used for testing impairment?

chemical test

What should you do if your friend tries to drive drunk?

try to stop them

An imposed law on drivers under the age of 21 who have a BAC of .01 percent or more is called:

zero tolerance law