Drug and Alcohol Final Exam
Alcohol is a toxic poison that can kill
True
In the United States, immersion in water or fire as a result of a collision happens in less than ______ of all collisions annually.
1%
Consumption of alcohol results in ______.
All of the above (impaired coordination, decreased vision, slowed complex reaction time)
The frontal lobe of the brain is where you have ______
All the above (judgement, decision making, awareness)
Alcohol does not impair the primary function of the liver.
False
Impaired driver's reaction times often double in response to situations on the road
True
The release of kinetic energy in a collision is what causes the car to be damaged or destroyed and the occupants injured or killed.
True
Alcohol does not depress the central nervous system.
false
If you have automatic seat belts, be sure to ______ your lap belt
fasten
The active ingredient in marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is stored in the bodies ______ cells.
fat
Alcohol does not need to be digested in order to be absorbed by the body.
true
Alcohol lack of digestion and almost immediate introduction into the bloodstream accounts for the rapid ...
true
As you use alcohol, the automatic functions of the body controlled by the brain like the heartbeat and breathing also becomes impaired.
true
At a railroad crossing you should look for a train approaching the crossing.
true
Driving is a dangerous business.
true
Even if i have air bags in my car, i should still wear safety belts for the maximum protection.
true
Excessive dosages of stimulants can produce a delirious or psychotic state.
true
For a construction zone, the fines for speeding double when the construction workers are present.
true
Hallucinogens can induce schizophrenic behavior.
true
In the synergistic effect, each drug compounds the effect of the other, further altering the driver's ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
true
Many of the injuries and deaths children sustain in motor vehicle crashes can be avoided with the correct use of child safety seats and safety belts.
true
When you are emotionally distressed, you should take a moment and recognize your anger for what it is...
true
When you are traveling in the opposite direction you do not need to stop for a stopped school bus if the bus is.. with an unpaved space of at least 5 feet, a raised median or a physical barrier
true
Alcohol is a colorless, odorless, volatile, pungent drug that acts as a
depressant
A ______ is a type of drug lowers the rate of muscular or nervous system activity.
depressant and narcotic
To prevent fatigue from affecting your driving, you should take regularly scheduled breaks every two hours or every 100 miles.
true
Including the direct and indirect costs, alcohol related collisions cost society ______ billion dollars annually
114
It is estimated that a first time DUI costs roughly ______ once all potential costs are factored in.
8,000
Indirect costs from alcohol related crashes cost society approximately ______ billions dollars annually.
86
Narcotics are highly addictive and affect the driver's ______.
All of the above (decision making, vision, motor skills)
General effects of cocaine use include ______
All of the above (extreme change in blood pressure, increased hearing, increased respiration rates)
To get licensed in Florida, you must meet the following requirements ______.
All of the above (have two forms of identification, have a social security number, stay in school)
If a person refuses for a second or subsequent time to submit to a chemical or physical test their driving privilege will be suspended for ______.
Eighteen months
The only safe amount of alcohol to consume and drive is ______.
None
Alcohol and other drugs offer an escape from a life full of powerlessness, loneliness and fear.
True
An impaired driver's eyes cannot adjust to or recover from glare
True
An injury from a motor vehicle crash happens in the United States every 15 seconds.
True
As you use alcohol, the brain function is impaired by the overall depressant effect of alcohol.
True
Control of mood and impulse is of central significance in alcoholism and other addictive disorders.
True
Users of cocaine may experience chest pains, heart attack, sudden death from respiratory or heart failure and stroke.
True
When you are impaired by alcohol you think you can do more things than you are able to do.
True
You are at higher risk for having a collision when you drive at a time when you are normally asleep.
True
To prevent fatigue from affecting your driving; before you travel you should get ______.
a good nights sleep
Narcotics cause ______ mental and physical dependence.
both
Prolonged use of alcohol can severely injure and potentially kill your liver cells.
true
The build up of fatty tissues in the heart makes it more difficult for the heart to function
true
The crack high produces a false sense of power of confidence, reducing defensive driving instincts.
true
The crime of DUI is 100% preventable
true
After consuming marijuana driver mistakenly believe their driving performance is improved.
true
Alcohol consumption on a empty stomach can cause a peptic ulcer or bleeding ulcer
true
Hallucinogens are extremely dangerous because of their unpredictable results.
true
If you choose to violate the law and drive under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, your actions have consequences that reach farther than your conviction.
true
If you have any questions on the use of over the counter medication, you should consult your physician...
true
In Florida in 2006, 32.6% of traffic fatalities and 8.9% of traffic crashes were alcohol related.
true
In Florida, it is unlawful for a person who is less than 21 years of age to have in their possession alcoholic beverages.
true
Many people with addictions feel that the use of alcohol or other substances give them a sense of control when their lives feel most out of control
true
When Hallucinogen use you develop a false sense of ______.
all of the above (achievement, ability, strength)
For children ages four to five a ______ may be used.
all of the above (integrated child seat and seat belt)
Alcohol use/ abuse leads to ______ in the user/abuser
both
Some of the reasons that your driving privilege could be revoked are ______.
both ( convicted of DUI, convicted of reckless driving three times in one year)
Defensive mechanisms such as ______ sabotage decisions to quit.
both (denial and repression)
Higher doses of barbiturates result in ______.
both (impaired thinking, lack of emotional control)
When you are emotionally distressed, what can you do to relieve this stress?
both (take a deep breath, displace yourself from what is making you angry)
With severe emotional pain, the driver could turn to substance ______ to hide emotional pain.
both (use and abuse)
General effects of crack use include ______
both (weight loss and general poor health)
An impaired driver's decision-making and hand-eye coordination are not slowed by alcohol and other drugs/
false
Children through three years of age do not need to be placed in a child restraint device
false
Depressants are less dangerous than stimulants
false
Driving does not require a high degree of awareness in the driving environment.
false
The least dangerous aspect of multiple depressant use is the addictive factor.
false
Tobacco products do not cause various forms of cancer
false
Using alcohol during times of stress is a positive coping mechanism
false
You safely operate a motor vehicle without the abilities you lose after using alcohol and other drugs
false
You should get into your motor vehicle and drive while angry
false
When you consume alcoholic beverages, impairment of your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle begins at the ______ sip of alcoholic beverages.
first
Alcohol ______ judgment, muscle coordination, peripheral vision, night vision and complex reaction time.
impairs
Hallucinogens ______ judgment, distort time, distance and reaction time
impairs
One alcohol is in the bloodstream, it ______ spreads through the body.
quickly
Marijuana components are not water-soluble and traces can remain in the body for weeks.
true
Matching vehicle speed and direction to the situation is one of the traits of a good driver
true
Novice drivers are required to demonstrate responsible driving behavior in each stage of licensing before advancing to the next stage of licensing.
true
Prescription medicines have a warning labels than warn the driver not to operate a motor vehicle as they can cause impaired reaction times and impaired judgement
true
The driver of a motor vehicle is responsible to ensure that a child is properly restrained in a child safety seat or seat belt.
true
When alcohol is consumed, the heart function is depressed and the ability of the heart to contract and move blood is reduced.
true
With the intake of alcoholic beverages, damage to your pancreas can include inflammation, atrophy, and fibrosis.
true
Your DUI conviction affects all of the people in your life and all of those people who become part of your life..
true
The most dangerous aspect of multiple depressant use is the ______ factor.
addictive
Dopamine stimulates the
affects the intellectual process
Instead of having to be "right" all the time, try ______ instead of confrontation.
cooperation
Drivers who pay attention to the driving task can ______ the danger of driving
decrease
A driver's ability to assess driving situations is ______ with each drink
decreased
As you use alcohol, your peripheral vision ______.
decreased
Impaired driver's reaction times often ______ in response to situations on the road.
doubled
If the passenger is under 18 and not properly restrained, the will receive the citation and pay the fine and the court costs.
driver
______ is a type of drug that induces a soothing, lulling, or dulling affect.
narcotic
Messages in you brain are transmitted by ______.
neurons
Once alcohol has passed into the large intestine it is ______ absorbed into the bloodstream.
quickly
Once alcohol is in the bloodstream, it ______ spreads through the body.
quickly