Chapter 9: Alcohol and Other Drugs
In this state, what BAC (blood alcohol content) is evidence of intoxication
0.08%
Drinking alcohol and driving is
A serious traffic safety problem.
What is the only effective way to reduce your blood alcohol content (BAC)
Allow your body time to get rid of alcohol.
What kinds of drugs, other than alcohol, can affect your driving ability
An allergy medicine, Marijuana, and a cold remedy.
A chemical test is used to measure
Blood alcohol content.
Which of the following is true - People driving under the influence of alcohol are
Every driver's problem whether they drink or not.
Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol
Has no effect on blood alcohol content.
Blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on each of the following except
How physically fit you are.
What effect might alcohol and another drug have when combined in your blood
Increase the effects of both.
What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement
It harms both driving skills and judgement.
On average, the human body can dispose of the alcohol in 12 ounces of beer in about
One hour.
What are the consequences that can result from driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs
Possible imprisonment, A mandatory fine, Driver license revocation.
A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should
Read the labels on the drug before driving.
Which of the following does alcohol affect
Recovery from headlight glare, Reaction time, and Judgement of distances.
If you drink alcohol socially, what helps insure safe driving
Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking.
Which of the following statements is true about BAC (blood alcohol content)
The "breathalyzer" is a test of a person's BAC.
Which of the following influence the effects of alcohol
The amount of food in the stomach, The body weight of an individual, How much time passes between drinks.
What effect does drinking alcohol and taking a prescription drug or over the counter medicine have
The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol.
Which of the following does not happen after drinking
You calm down so you can concentrate.
What happens to your driver's license if you refuse to take a chemical test (breath or blood)
Your driver's license will be taken away.