Chapter 9: Alcohol and Other Drugs

Which of the statement is true: a. A chemical test for BAC is needed for an alcohol conviction. b. Some alcohols doesn't affect your driving ability. c. Stop drinking one half hour before driving d. Some medicine reduces the effect of the alcohol

a. A chemical test for BAC is needed for an alcohol conviction. Note: Many people think chemical test evidence is required to prove you were intoxicated or impaired. However, the testimony of a police officer about the way you drive, your appearance and behavior when arrested can provide enough evidence to convict you, even without a chemical test.

What effect might alcohol and another drug have when combined in your blood? a. Increase the effects of both b. Have no effect on driving ability c. Reduce the effects of the drug or medicine d. Reduce the effects of the alcohol

a. Increase the effects of both Note: Never drink alcohol while you are taking other drugs. It could be dangerous, often enhancing the effects of the alcohol and the other drug. A combination of alcohol and other drugs severely reduces your ability to drive and can cause serious health problems, which can include death.

On average, the human body can dispose of the alcohol in 12 ounces of beer in about: a. One hour b. One day c. Five minutes d. Five hours

a. One hour Note: For a 150-pound male, each one of these drinks (1 1/2 ounces of liquor, 5 ounces of wine, 12 ounces of beer and 12 ounces of wine cooler) contains enough alcohol to increase his BAC by about .02 percent. On average, it takes the body approximately one hour to remove that much alcohol. Woman will take longer to process and remove alcohol from the blood

A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should: a. Read the labels on the drug before driving b. Drink alcohol instead c. Continue to drive d. Drive only during daylight hours

a. Read the labels on the drug before driving Note: Drugs, which include many prescription and over-the-counter medications, can affect your ability to drive. If you take medication, that is not prescribed, check the label for warnings about its effects. If you are unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist about driving while on the medication.

Which of the following statements is true about BAC (blood alcohol content)? a. The "breathalyzer" is a test of a person's BAC b. A chemical test for BAC is needed for an alcohol conviction c. BAC levels are reduced by a person's physical fitness d. After drinking, coffee or a cold shower will lower your BAC

a. The "breathalyzer" is a test of a person's BAC Note: "breathalyzer is a device used by police for measuring the amount of alcohol in a driver's breath

Drinking alcohol and driving is: a. A minor traffic safety problem b. A serious traffic safety problem c. Safe if you only have a few drinks d. Only dangerous to the driver who drinks

b. A serious traffic safety problem Note: Driving while impaired or intoxicated is a serious traffic safety problem in the United States. When you drink alcohol or take other drugs, safe driving is not possible.

Which of the following is true? People driving under the influence of alcohol are: a. Not a problem in New York State b. Every driver's problem whether they drink or not c. A police enforcement problem only d. Only a problem to those who drink

b. Every driver's problem whether they drink or not Note: Impaired or intoxicated driver can causes a traffic crash, putting the lives of himself or herself and those sharing the road at risk.

What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgment? a. lt helps driving skills but harms your judgment b. lt harms both driving skills and judgment c. it has no effect on either driving skills or judgment d. it has no effect on judgment but it harms driving skills

b. It harms both driving skills and judgement Note: Alcohol increases reaction time, reduces your ability to see clearly, changes your judgment of speed and distances, often makes you less inhibited and makes you more prone to take chances. The important skills you need to drive safely are made weaker.

If you drink alcohol socially, what helps ensure safe driving? a. Drink coffee before driving b. Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking c. Take a cold shower before driving d. Stop drinking one half hour before driving

b. Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking

If you are 18 years old, and your BAC was found to be 0.03%, You may be charged under: a. Brianna's Law b. Zero tolerance law c. Move Over Law d. Leandra's Law

b. Zero Tolerance Law Note: Under the "zero tolerance" law, it is a violation for a person under 21 to drive with any BAC that can be measured (0.02 to 0.07). After a finding of violation is determined at a DMV hearing, the driver license will be suspended for six months.

A chemical test is used to measure: a. Reaction time b. Blood alcohol content c. Vision d. Driving ability

b. blood alcohol content Note: Blood alcohol content (BAC) is the percentage of alcohol in your blood and can be determined by a chemical test of breath, blood, urine or saliva.

What is the only effective way to reduce your blood alcohol content (BAC)? a, Drinking coffee b. exercising c, allow your body time to get rid of alcohol d, taking a cold shower

c. Allow your body time to get rid of alcohol Note: The only method to effectively reduce your BAC is to not drink over a period of time and allow your body time to get rid of alcohol. Coffee, exercise and cold showers cannot reduce your blood alcohol content (BAC) and the effects of alcohol. They can help you remain awake, but it can not change your BAC.

What effect does drinking alcohol and taking a prescription drug or over the counter medicine have? a. The medicine reduces the effect of the alcohol b. The alcohol will help the medicine cure the cold c. The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol d. No effect, they are difference substances

c. The combination could multiply the effects of alcohol

If you drive while your license is suspended or revoked: a. You face a mandatory fine of $200 to $1000. b. You face a mandatory jail term or probation. c. You face a mandatory fine of $200 to $1000, and a mandatory jail term or probation d. Maximum mandatory fine is $5,000.

c. You face a mandatory fine of $200 to $1000, and a mandatory jail term or probation Note: If you drive while your license is suspended or revoked, you face a mandatory fine of $200 to $1000, and a mandatory jail term or probation. If impaired or intoxicated when you are arrested, the maximum mandatory fine is $5,000 and the vehicle can be seized.

What happens to your driver's license if you refuse to take a chemical test (breath or blood)? a. There is no evidence to find you guilty of drunk driving b. You cannot be arrested for drunk driving c. Your driver's license will be taken away d. None of these choices

c. Your driver's license will be taken away Note: Under New York's "Implied Consent law, when you drive a car in this state you are considered to have already given your consent to take this type of test. If you refuse to take the test after being arrested and if a DMV hearing later confirms you refused the test, your driver license will be revoked even if you are found not guilty of the alcohol or other drug-related violation.

Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol: a. Decreases blood alcohol content b. Cancels the effect of the alcohol c. Has no effect on blood alcohol content d. Increases blood alcohol content

c. has no effect on blood alcohol content Note: The only method to effectively reduce your BAC is to not drink over a period of time. Coffee, exercise and cold showers cannot reduce your blood alcohol content (BAC) and the effects of alcohol. They can help you remain awake, but it can not change your BAC.

In NYC, what BAC (blood alcohol content) is evidence of intoxication? a. 0.05% b. 0.03% c. 0.10% d. 0.08%

d. 0.08% Note: - A BAC of more than 0.05 % is legal evidence that you are impaired - A BAC of 0.08 % or higher is evidence of intoxication and - A BAC of 0.18 % or more is evidence of aggravated driving while intoxicated.

What are the consequences that can result from driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs? a. Possible imprisonment b. A mandatory fine c. Driver license revocation d. All of these choices

d. All of these choices Note: Penalties for "Alcohol/Drug Related Violations" can be fines, surcharges, license penalties and possible imprisonment if you are convicted. Impaired or intoxicated driving can also have other serious results.

Blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on each of the following except: a. Your body weight b. How much you drink c. How much time passes between drinks d. How physically fit you are

d. How physically fit you are Note: Your BAC does not depend on the type of beverage your drink, how fit you are or how you can "hold your liquor"

If you are found to driving under influence of alcohol with a child 14 years old in the vehicle, You may be charged under : a. Brianna's Law b. Zero tolerance law c. Move Over Law d. Leandra's Law

d. Leandra's Law Note: Drivers who commit alcohol-related offenses with a child under 16 years old in the vehicle may be charged with a class E felony, punishable by up to four years in prison. (This is known as Leandra's Law.)

Which of the following does not happen after drinking? a. Your reflexes and reaction time slow down b. Your judgment of speed and distance is distorted c. You are less alert d. You calm down so you can concentrate

d. You calm down so you can concentrate

What kinds of drugs, other than alcohol, can affect your driving ability? a. An allergy medicine b. Marijuana c. A cold remedy d. All of these choices

d. all of these choices

Which of the following does alcohol affect? a. Recovery from headlight glare b. Reaction time c. Judgment of distances d. All of these choices

d. all of these choices Note: Alcohol increases reaction time, reduces your ability to see clearly, changes your judgment of speed and distances, often makes you less inhibited and makes you more prone to take chances. The important skills you need to drive safely are made weaker.