Module 8 Drivers Ed VA
What is reduced as BAC increases?
Field of vision
What test do you agree to by operating a motor vehicle in VA? What is the law that says that?
When you operate a motor vehicle on Virginia's roadways, you have agreed to take a chemical test for alcohol if suspected of drinking and driving under the Implied Consent Law.
Can OTC drugs affect driving?
Yes
Can driving be affacted by one drink?
Yes
How does alcohol affect the brain?
impairing physical and intellectual operations, working less efficiently, and impairing judgement.
What are options for stopping a drunk driver?
An option(s) for stopping a friend from driving drunk is taking their keys, calling a cab, and arranging for a designated (sober) driver.
What is alcohol classified as?
Depressant
How is alcohol absorbed?
Directly through blood stream
What is the zero tolerance law?
Drivers under the age of 21 may not possess, purchase or consume alcohol and could lose their licenses if their BAC is .02 or above. This is known as the Zero Tolerance law.
What's the first thing affected by alcohol?
Judgement
Potential penalties for driving under the influence
Lose a driver's license temporarily, pay a fine, and potential jail time.
Name some things that can affect driving ability
Over the counter drugs, illegal drugs, and prescription drugs can affect driving ability.
How does the body get rid of alcohol?
Through the liver
What lowers a BAC level and what is BAC?
Time - Blood Alcohol Level
Drinking and driving is illegal at any age. True or False
True
What is DUI?
driving under the influence may refer to drinking and driving, using illegal drugs and driving, and using prescription drugs and driving.
What traits can indicate driving under the influence?
stopping for no apparent reason, straddling lane lines, and weaving in and out of traffic.
What affects how fast alcohol is absorbed?
the size of an alcoholic drink, and the size of a person affects how fast alcohol is absorbed. Remember- Alcohol is absorbed directly into the bloodstream.