None for the Road exam questions (not the practice exam)

True or false: combining medication with alcohol is ok and does not increase crash risk

False. Sedatives and tranquilizers alone can impair driving skills and can impair them even more when combined with alcohol

True or false: driving drunk or high is a crime but you cannot go to jail for being on prescription drugs and driving

False: If a substance impairs your ability to drive you can and will be charged with a DWI if you fail a sobriety test, regardless of whether it is a prescription or not. Some prescriptions, like tranquilizers, come with a warning not to drive after taking them for this reason

True or false: Driving inexperience and immaturity are considered to be the main causes of motor vehicle crashes among drivers ages 16 to 20 even when alcohol is not involved (BAC of 0)

True

True or false: Mandatory jail time must be consecutively served

True

True or false: Social hosts can be held liable if a guest at their party is involved in a DWI crash where death or injury occurs as a result

True

True or false: all body organs can be impacted through the use of alcohol

True

True or false: long term alcohol consumption produces severe psychological problems that can continue for many months after drinking has stopped

True

Repeated DWI is a felony: True or False

True, particularly if more than three DWIs have been committed

True or false: One shot of liquor, one glass of wine, and one bottle of beer all contain the same amount of alcohol for a standard drink

True.

What conditions qualify someone for charges of aggravated DWI?

(any of the following) 1. refusal to take a BAC test at time of arrest for DWI 2. Driving with BAC of .16 or higher 3. Causing bodily injury to someone under the influence of alcohol or other drugs

A person's driving ability begins to become impaired when BAC is ___ before becoming steadily worse

.01

From ___ to ____ BAC, a person's judgement and reactions are impaired. People also become less inhibited, which means that the risk of a crash multiplies

.05 to .08

An adult's driving ability is considered legally impaired when the BAC is ___, or ______ __ _____________ ____________ ________

.08; fail a roadside sobriety test

The repeated performance of a particular task in association with alcohol consumption leading to the development of this form of adaptation. An example of this adaptation is driving a familiar car over a particular route under routine circumstances without being involved in a crash even if the driver has been drinking

"learned" or "behavioral" tolerance

How much was spent in a year by the liquor industry to market and research alcohol in the state?

$1.4 million

How much in fees and fines could be charged for 2nd and 3rd DWI offense?

$2005 - $2505 (Fines of $500 - $1000)

One of the most significant laws is NM 66-8-102, passed in 1994, makes the legal limit for anyone 21 and over ___ BAC. Additionally, an individual under the age of 21 can lose their license if the BAC is ____ or ____________

0.08; 0.02 or greater

As of 2005, state law states that an interlock must be installed for how long on all vehicles driven by an individual who has been convicted of a DWI?

1 year

What is the penalty for driving while revoked?

1 year added to current revocation period, fines ranging from $300 to $1000, 30 days immobilization of the offender's vehicle, and jail time ranging from 7 days to 364 days.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration credits state laws that raised the legal drinking age to 21 with preventing almost ______ deaths annually

1,000

A DWI roadblock or checkpoint is legal if these four conditions are met:

1. The roadblock is officially scheduled by a supervisory officer 2. all vehicles must be treated equally 3. official notice of the checkpoints must be apparent 4. advance publicity of DWI checkpoints must be made through local media outlets

What conditions constitutes the revocation of a driver's license?

1. being 21 and over and having a BAC of .08 or higher 2. being under 21 and having .02 BAC 3. having a commercial license and .04 BAC or higher 4. refusing to take a sobriety test

If you are driving with a drunk driver on the road, what are three things you as a driver should do to prevent an accident?

1. keep a safe distance from the car, roughly a three second gap between you and the car in front of you. If it is nighttime or if weather conditions are bad (snow, rain, ice, etc.) add a second to your gap. If the vehicle is a motorcycle, add another second. 2. slow down 3. if the driver is coming at you head on, drive to the right. The driver will automatically go to their own right, away from you. Drive off the road if necessary.

Alcohol is responsible for the deaths of _________ persons per year in United States and is involved in approximately ____% of all traffic fatalities

100,000; 40

On average, the first use of alcohol begins around age ___ in New Mexico

11

Programs targeting individuals at high-risk for DWI, ages ____ to _____, have been implemented. Programs such as Operation DWI and Operation Buckle Down have resulted in thousands of DWI arrests

18 to 34

On an empty stomach, _____% of a single dose of alcohol is rapidly absorbed directly into the blood through the stomach, while the remaining ____% is absorbed through the upper intestine, again quite rapidly

20; 80

DWI stays on your record for how many years?

25 years

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) was started in 1980 by mothers whose children has been killed or injured by drunk drivers. How many states adopted tougher drinking laws and DWI penalties as a result of this organization?

30

How much jail time could you spend for a 3rd DWI offense?

30 days to 364 days

Junior and senior high school students drink ___ percent of all wine coolers sold in the US. They also consume _______ cans of beer

35; 1.1 billion

What is the minimum sentence for a first time DWI offense?

48 hours in jail if offender fails to comply with any condition of probation, screening, DWI school, 24-48 hours community service, and ignition interlock installed for one year.

Alcohol intoxication and its resulting lack of inhibitions plays a major role in a large percentage of violent crimes including rape, sexual assault, and certain kinds of deviant behaviors. More than ____% of crimes and highway crashes are alcohol related, a number that has not changed much in 20 years

50%

___% of high school seniors have used alcohol. In comparison, 63% have smoked cigarettes, 32% have used marijuana, and only 6% have used cocaine

87

What is the mandatory sentence for a 2nd DWI (unaggravated)?

96 hours jail time with an extra 7 days if offender fails to comply with sentence, $2005 in fines and fees counting a mandatory fine of $500, treatment, screening, and interlock device installed for two years.

How many drinks per hour can your body remove from your blood stream? A: 1 B: 2 C: 3 D: 4

A: 1 drink per hour

What are the most common consequences of heavy alcohol use?

Accidental falls or driving crashes

how does an aggravated DWI differ from a regular DWI in your first to third offense?

Additional jail time is added. +48 hours for a 1st offense, +96 hours for a 2nd offense, +60 days for a 3rd offense. No limited license

What offenses count as a 3rd degree felony for DWI?

Anything past a 3rd offense and DWI vehicular homicide

The time from a person's last drink to the maximum concentration of alcohol in the blood stream ranges from ___ to ____ minutes A: 40 to 80 minutes B: 30 to 90 minutes C: 60 to 90 minutes D: 90 to 120 minutes

B: 30 to 90 minutes

BAC stands for

Blood Alcohol Concentration

It costs the state of New Mexico approximately ______ per year to cover the cost of DWI crashes A: $0.2 billion B: $12 million C: $1.2 billion D: $1.2 million

C: $1.2 billion

How many people per hour die of a DWI crash? A: 1 B: 2 C: 3 D: 4

C: 3 people per hour die of a DWI crash

Addiction is

Condition consisting of periodic or chronic dependence on a drug or several drugs. It creates an insatiable desire or craving to use drugs contrary to legal and/or social prohibitions

You can be charged with aggravated DWI if A: you drive with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.16 or higher B: You cause bodily harm to someone as a result of DWI C: You refuse to take a breath or blood test D: All of the above

D: All of the above

DWI stands for

Driving While Impaired

true or false: A crash resulting in death costs more than a crash resulting in injury

False: Often a crash resulting in injury can cost more than a crash resulting in death due to medical costs, including years of rehabilitation

True or false: As a citizen of New Mexico you retain the right to refuse a chemical test of your breath or blood

False: The implied consent act details that anyone who is licensed to operate a motor vehicle in New Mexico automatically gives their consent to take a chemical test. Refusing to take a chemical test will result in your license being revoked for one year

True or false: consuming more alcohol does not raise your BAC level or increase your level of impairment

False: the more alcohol consumed, the higher your BAC and level of impairment

True or false: .08 BAC is the current national standard for determining intoxication

False; .08 BAC is the standard for intoxication in New Mexico. No law has been passed nationwide to make .08 BAC the national standard, though there is currently a nationwide effort underway to pass this law

True or False: Approximately 2/3 of teenagers who drink get their alcohol from a friend or family member

False; 2/3 of teenagers who drink buy their own alcohol

True or false: alcohol is a long acting drug that is gradually absorbed into the bloodstream and cerebral spinal fluid

False; Alcohol is a short acting drug that is gradually absorbed into the bloodstream and cerebral spinal fluid

True or false: When alcohol enters the blood stream, it is equally distributed to all organs in the body

False; The brain has the largest blood vessels, so the brain receives a greater percentage of alcohol than other body organs

True or False: you can only be charged with a DWI if you have a BAC of 0.8

False; You can be charged if a roadside sobriety test demonstrates impairment, regardless of your BAC

True or false: Drinking wine does not present a problem

False; a glass of wine is just as alcoholic as one can of beer or one shot of hard liquor

True or false: A life lost is estimated to cost society $840,000

False; a life lost costs $810,000

True or false: Drive up liquor windows are open and operational throughout the state of New Mexico

False; all drive up liquor windows were closed when New Mexico Legislature passed a law in 1998

True or false: Drinking black coffee, taking a cold shower, and taking a brisk walk are all ways to sober up and bring down your BAC

False; coffee or a cold shower will make you more alert but it will not make you sober, and taking a brisk walk will not reduce your BAC. ONLY TIME CAN REDUCE YOUR BAC AND MAKE YOU SOBER

True or false: Drinking on an empty stomach results in the same amount of alcohol being absorbed directly into the blood as drinking on a full stomach

False; drinking on a full stomach slows the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream

If you work at a place where alcohol is served, you do not have to complete an alcohol server program

False; everyone is required to complete an alcohol server program

Treatment for alcohol abuse is not mandatory for someone who has been convicted of more than one DWI

False; if convicted more than once, treatment for alcohol abuse is mandatory

True or false: Drinking does not result in violent behavior

False; reactions to alcohol can range from relaxation and euphoria to withdrawn or violent behavior

True or false: Among sexually active teens, those who average five or more drinks daily were nearly three times more likely to use condoms, thus placing them at less risk of HIV

False; teenagers who drink 5 or more drinks daily are 3 times less likely to use condoms, thus placing them at a higher risk of HIV

True or false: you get more jail time for your 7th DWI offense than you do for DWI vehicular homicide

False; the jail time for the 7th offense is 2-3 years, while the jail time for DWI vehicular homicide has a maximum of 6 years.

True or false: the penalty for driving without an interlock device when convicted of DWI is more severe than driving while license is revoked for DWI

False; the penalty is the same as driving while revoked

True or false: Students with grade point averages of D or F drink less than those who earn A's

False; those with a grade point average of D or F drink three times more than those who earn A's

true or false: treatment for alcoholism is mandatory for any DWI offense and the treatment plan is up to the discretion of the offender's primary care physician

False; treatment is mandatory only after a second or third conviction, and must include a drug treatment plan approved by the court

True or false: Anyone who has been convicted of a DWI in New Mexico is required to install an interlock on any car they drive for at least a year and receive an evaluation for alcohol abuse

True

What is the amount that a first time DWI offense could cost in fees and fines?

Maximum fine: $500 License fee: $100 Crime lab fee: $65 Community fee: $65 Interlock license fee: $45 Alcohol screening: $100-200 DWI school: up to $150 Ignition interlock fee: $960/year or more Corrections fee: $20 Overall: $1505 - $2005 (with max fine)

How long does an interlock device need to be installed for your first, second, and third DWI offense?

One year with an interlock device and your license revoked is added for each offense--1st offense is one year, 2nd offense is 2 years, and 3rd offense is 3 years without a license and with an interlock device.

What is physical dependence?

Physical dependence is the result of physiological changes or adaptations that occur in response to the frequent presence of a drug in one's body

What must a DWI offender do as far as ignition interlock provisions go?

The interlock must be installed on all the cars the offender drives AND the offender must obtain an ignition interlock license

What should you do to report someone if you spot someone whom you suspect of DWI?

To report, call 1-877-DWI-HALT and if possible, get the license plate number, vehicle description, your location, and the direction the vehicle is traveling

True or False: Young drivers are inexperienced not only in driving but also in drinking and in combining the two activities

True

True or false: A polydrug user presents the greatest risk to others

True; the behavior of polydrug users is highly unpredictable due to mixing drugs with varying negative effects. This is considered very high risk behavior

How much in fees and fines could be charged for a 4th offense to a 7th offense?

Up to $6505 (Maximum fine of $5000)

Women have higher BACs after consuming the same amount of alcohol as men, resulting in a higher risk for alcoholic liver disease, heart muscle damage, and brain damage. This is due to what?

Women have a smaller amount of body water

When a person is convicted of a 4th DWI offense and above, can they apply for restoration of their license?

Yes, they can apply to district court for their license to be restored if and only if they have not been convicted of a DWI for 5 years after their last offense.

psychological dependence begins when

a drug produces pleasant mental effects and the individual chooses to use the drug for these effects

When a drunk driver encounters a different environment such as a new route or a cyclist darting in front of the car, the driver would be at the same risk for a crash as a novice driver at the same BAC. Why?

a lack of prior learning opportunities for these unexpected events coupled with a reduced capacity to maintain attention to more than one factor while drunk

psychological dependence results when

a person cannot cope with the daily stresses without being under the influence of the drug. For example: believing you cannot work until you have smoked a marijuana joint

Name the 5 psychosocial problems caused by long term alcohol usage

a) Depression or increased depression symptoms b) pathological dependency that is an abnormal dependency caused by alcoholism c) marked anxiety d) inability to set long-term goals e) inability to proceed with an action plan and handle responsibility

What are some of the social consequences of alcoholism?

absenteeism, tardiness, decreased efficiency, on-the-job accidents, increased use of medical benefits, and sick-leave pay

Depending on the number of prior offenses for DWI someone has committed, a DWI can bring a sentence of

between 90 days and 3 years, fines of between $500 and $5000, court costs, lawyer fees and license revocation.

One of the most dangerous characteristics of alcohol is

divided attention. Alcohol reduces our ability to remain alert and attentive to several things at once

DWI is the crime of

driving while impaired "to the slightest degree" by alcohol or drugs

True or false: A polydrug user is someone who only uses one drug at a time

false; a polydrug user refers to the taking of two or more drugs at a time. This occurs when the person in question does not have a primary drug of choice and will use what is available. It is not uncommon for people to drink, smoke marijuana, and take depressants at the same time

When an expecting mother drinks, alcohol penetrates the placenta of the fetus but results in a lower BAC level than in the mother

false; alcohol penetrates the placenta and reaches the infant's brain quite rapidly, resulting in the same BAC as the mother

True or false: seatbelts may protect you from car crashes but they do not protect you from drunk drivers

false; seatbelts protect you from drunk drivers

The most effective means for reducing re-arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol and crashes is a combination of _______ and interventions such as __________________, ___________________, and _____________, combined with ______________

license revocation; education, psychotherapy, and counseling, combined with follow-up

Alcohol can and does impact the following organs: ________, ___________ _______, _________________ ___________, and ________

liver, stomach, brain, pancreas, peripheral nerves, and heart

Besides a lower amount of water in women's bodies, a lower amount of what else causes a larger portion of alcohol to reach the blood?

lower activity of the alcohol-metabolizing enzyme ADH in the stomach

What is tolerance?

needing to take larger amounts of alcohol or other drugs to experience the same effect they got before with a smaller amount

What does an interlock device do?

not allow a vehicle engine to start if the analyzer detects alcohol on the driver's breath

Through what process is alcohol detoxified by the liver and removed from the blood?

oxidation

According to the open container act it is illegal to have an open container of alcohol in your vehicle or on your person unless

the container is kept in the trunk of the vehicle or in some other area of the vehicle not normally occupied by the driver or passenger of the vehicle (if the vehicle is not equipped with a trunk)

The lowering of inhibitions as one drinks is unpredictable and largely determined by what?

the person, their mental expectations, and the environment

From your 4th offense onwards, how long does an interlock device need to be installed in the offender's vehicle(s)?

the remainder of their life

An ignition interlock device allows drivers to drive without time and place restrictions and is available to every revoked driver EXCEPT

those who have committed vehicular homicide or great bodily injury by vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs

True or false: For any felony conviction, the Corrections Department is required to provide substance abuse counseling and treatment to the offender, while the offender is in custody and on probation or parole

true

True or false: Motorcycles can brake faster than cars

true

True or false: The potential benefit to society of saving a life is worth $2,480,000

true

True or false: an automobile is just as dangerous as a loaded weapon

true

True or false: until alcohol has been metabolized, it is distributed throughout the body, affecting the brain and other tissues

true

Alcohol use is implicated in almost _________ of the sexual assault and date rape cases among teens and college students

two-thirds

A fatal crash caused by DWI is ______ and you can go to jail for many years for this crime

vehicular homicide

Three factors that, alone or in combination with each other, significantly increase the likelihood of traffic crashes and fatalities are _________, ______ ____________ ______ ___________, and ________ __________

youth, taking medication with alcohol, and alcohol tolerance

Alcohol plays a key role in crime and other social problems. Nationally alcohol has been involved in: (yes this was on the test)

· 48 percent of robberies · 54 percent of murder cases · 72 percent of rape cases · 62 percent of all assault cases · 48 percent of assaults in homes · 54 percent of all family court cases · 66 percent of all child abuse cases · 67 percent of child sexual abuse cases · 80 to 90 percent domestic abuse cases