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A POLICE OFFICER STOPS YOU BECAUSE HE SUSPECTS YOU ARE DUI. YOU REFUSE TO TAKE A CHEMICAL TEST. WHAT HAPPENS NOW? a Your driving privilege may be taken away b You will receive an additional fine c You will not be allowed to post bail d Your vehicle will be impounded

a

AS THE PERCENTAGE OF ALCOHOL (BAC) IN YOUR BLOOD INCREASES, YOU BECOME: a More intoxicated b More sober c More coordinated

a

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

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

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

______________GENERALLY MAKES DRIVERS SLOPPY AND AGGRESSIVE. a Alcohol b LSD c Marijuana d Dramamine

a

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

HEROIN AND COCAINE DON'T AFFECT YOUR PHYSICAL COORDINATION IN EXACTLY THE SAME WAYS AS ALCOHOL, __________. a. so they are less dangerous when driving b. but you will still be unable to drive safely c. and cocaine actually improves coordination d. but dextromethorphan does

b

THE AMOUNT OF ALCOHOL IN THE BLOOD IS REFERRED TO AS: a implied consent (IC) b blood alcohol concentration (BAC) c rate of alcohol consumption (RAC)

b

WHAT DOES ALCOHOL DO TO YOUR DRIVING SKILLS AND JUDGMENT a It helps driving skills but harms your judgment b It 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

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A REASON THAT YOUNG PEOPLE ARE ESPECIALLY LIKELY TO ABUSE ALCOHOL AND DRUGS? a. Their organs are more vulnerable to alcohol b. They have more opportunities to consume alcohol c. They haven't developed healthier ways to cope d. They don't know how their bodies will react when they drink

b

WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT DRIVING AND TAKING DRUGS? a Only illegal drugs can impair your driving b Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving c Any prescription drug is safe to use if you don't feel drowsy d All of the above

b

ALCOHOL'S EFFECTS ON THE CORNEA AND LENS OF THE EYE MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT TO ________. a. let in an appropriate amount of light b. scan your field of vision c. bring objects into clear focus d. None of the above

c

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY DRUG THAT MAKES YOU DRIVE UNSAFELY IS PERMITTED: a If it is not an illegal drug b If it is a prescription drug c Under no circumstances d As long as you drive slowly

c

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY DRUG WHICH MAKES YOU DRIVE UNSAFELY IS: a. Permitted if a doctor or nurse administered it b. Permitted if it is a diet pill or cold medicine c. Against the law d. Against the law, unless you carry the prescription with you

c

HARMFUL EFFECTS OF PAIN RELIEVERS INCLUDE _____________. a. excessive buildup of stomach lining b. liver damage and thickening of the blood c. liver damage, thinning of the blood, and over-sensitivity to light d. None of the above

c

SELECT THE STATEMENT BELOW THAT IS FALSE: a The more a person weighs, the more alcohol it takes to raise their BAC b If people weigh the same amount, the one with more body fat will show signs of intoxication first c Drinking three drinks in one hour affects you just the same as drinking three drinks in three hours

c

SELECT THE STATEMENT BELOW THAT IS TRUE: a People with more body fat are less prone to alcohol intoxication b Body weight has no effect on the rate of intoxication c Alcohol is able to be absorbed by water d Food in the stomach prevents alcohol intoxication

c

THE _______ BREAKS DOWN COMPLEX MOLECULES INTO SIMPLER PARTS AND ALLOWS THEM TO BE CARRIED OUT OF THE BODY AS WASTE. a. pancreas b. bladder c. liver d. none of the above

c

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 different substances.

c

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

WHEN THE LIVER AND KIDNEYS ARE OVERBURDENED BY CHRONIC ALCOHOL USE, THEY CAN INCREASE __________ A. the rate of metabolism of nutrients B. the production of white blood cells C. the amount of harmful substances released into the bloodstream A and C

c

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING DRIVING SKILLS ARE AFFECTED BY THE USE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS? a Alertness and concentration b Reaction time and coordination c All of the above are affected.

c

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING DRIVING SKILLS IS/ARE AFFECTED BY THE USE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS? a Alertness b Coordination c Both of the above

c

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING SUBSTANCES CAN AFFECT THE ABILITY TO DRIVE? a tranquilizers, marijuana and sedatives b cough syrups and cold tablets containing codeine or antihistamines c all of the above

c

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

DRINKING ALCOHOL WILL __________. a help you forget your problems b make people think you're cool c allow you to think of new ways to solve your problems d make you more likely to dwell on sad thoughts

d

HALLUCINOGENS CAN CAUSE ___________. a. short-term memory loss b. long-term memory loss c. false memories d. All of the above

d

IF YOU DRIVE AFTER DRINKING, YOU SHOULD BE AWARE THAT THE FIRST THING ALCOHOL AFFECTS IS: a Your hearing b Your alertness c Your vision d Your judgment

d

THE PRACTICE OF CUTTING A DRUG CAN BE DEADLY BECAUSE OF THE RESULTING ____________. a increased rate of metabolism in the liver b mineral deposits forming in organs c highly variable drug potency d B and C

d

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

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

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING DOES ALCOHOL AFFECT a Recovery from headlight glare. b Reaction time. c Judgement of distances. d All of these choices.

d

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING DOES NOT HAPPEN AFTER DRINKING a. Your reflexes and reaction time slow down. b. Your judgement of speed and distance is distorted. c. You are less alert. d. You calm down so you can concentrate.

d

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING INFLUENCE THE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL a The amount of food in the stomach. b The body weight of an individual. c How much time passes between drinks. d All three choices.

d

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS CAN NOT BE DEADLY WHEN THE DRIVER'S REACTION TIME IS LONGER THAN NORMAL? a Stopping at a red light b Passing a vehicle on the freeway c Turning right at a four-way stop d None of the above

d

_______ ARE ESPECIALLY RISKY IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER DRUGS BECAUSE THEY AFFECT THE BODY'S ABILITY TO PROCESS OTHER CHEMICALS. a Barbiturates b Amphetamines c Antihistamines d None of the above

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