Drivers ed chapter 6 & 7

Motorists who accumulate between ______ and ______ points in a 24-month period will receive a notice of scheduled suspension by mail from the MVC. If this occurs a motorist has to participate in what program?

1) 12 2) 14 3) driver improvement program

What equals what? 1 1/2 oz. of 80 proof liquor, is equal to _______ oz. of bottled beer and _______ oz. glass of wine

1) 12 oz. of bottled beer 2) 5 oz. glass of wine

What is the fine for 65 mph?

Doubled fines

What is the fine for construction zones?

Doubled fines

Does drinking even a small amount of alcohol increase you chance of an accident?

Drinking even a small amount of alcohol increase chances of having an accident

What is the good host law?

If serving alcohol at a party, always provide alcohol-free drinks and serve nutritious foods or snacks. Also make sure that your guest has a safe ride home or offer them to sleep at your place.

What actions will require a motorist to pay a $1,000 dollar surcharge for 3 years?

If you refuse to take a breath test in New Jersey

Can you refuse a breath test, and what happens if you refuse?

If you refuse, you'll be detained and brought to a hospital, where staff may draw blood

What does driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages mean?

It means that a driver's senses and judgement are impaired by alcohol

What is the 2nd most common drug found on motorists who have been pulled over for DUI?

Marijuana

What type of drug may affect a motorists driving privilege?

Marijuana

What may alcohol do to a motorist?

May make a motorist overconfident and unable to think clearly

The best way to reduce your chances of being in an alcohol related accident is to do what?

Not to drive at all after drinking

Also once a motorist completes the driver improvement program, the motorist will be placed on a probationary period for how long?

One year

What is the ignition interlock device?

This is a device that is attached to the vehicle with a built in breathalyzer and prevents the vehicle from starting if the motorists BAC exceeds .05%

What is the only thing that will sober you up?

Time

How many points can be subtracted from a motorist's record for driving without suspensions and free violations for one year?

Up to 3 points

What is the fine for carrying alcoholic beverages?

$200 for a first offense and $250 or 10 days of community service for all subsequent offenses

What are the penalties & charges for a drunk driving charge if you are under 21?

- 30- to 90- day suspension of driving privilege (on the day motorist becomes eligible to detain a license or on the day of conviction, whichever late) - 15 to 30 days community service - participation in an IDRC or alcohol and highway safety program, as prescribed by the MVC chief administrator

What is your risk of causing an accident if your BAC is: 1) .05 risk is ______ 2) .10 risk is ______ 3) .15 risk is ______

1) .05 risk is 2 times 2) .10 risk is 6 times 3) .15 risk is 25 times

Where is alcohol in your system?

90% of alcohol is detoxified by the liver, the other 10% is eliminated in breath, urine and sweat.

BAC of 0.01 - 0.06; what are the change of feelings & personality? What are the physical and mental impairments?

1) - relaxation - sense of well-being - loss of inhibition - lowered alertness - joyous 2) - thought - judgement - coordination - concentration

According to the NJ drivers manual, what does driving under the influence mean?

- driving under age 21 found with BAC at .01 percent or more while operating a motor vehicle will be penalized

What is the fine for driving while suspended?

- first offense: fine of $500 and up to six months additional license and/or registration suspension - second offense: fine of $750, jail sentence for not more than five days and up to six months additional license and/or registration suspension - third offense: fine of $1,000, a 10-day jail sentence and up to six months additional license and/or registration suspension

What does the implied consent law mean? And, what does it apply to?

- it means that they must fulfill the terms of that citation or face the possibility of license suspension in their home state until they meet those terms - the law and that they receive penalties for violations

What are the 4 factors that determine BAC?

- quantity of alcohol consumed - body weight - how quickly drinks were consumed - good eaten

Do the penalties listed above change if my BAC is above .10%

- seven month to one-year suspension of driving privilege - $300 to $500 fine

List the 5 signs that a motorist has been drinking

- speeding - weaving - slow driving - jerking motion - quick stops

What are the penalties & charges for a drunk driving charge if you are over 21?

- three-month suspension of a driving privilege - $250 to $400 fine - 12 to 48-hour participation in an IDRC - pay daily IDRC fee - $75 safe neighborhood services fund fee - up to 30 days imprisonment - $100 drunk driving enforcement fund fee - $100 alcohol education, rehabilitation and enforcement fund fee - $1,000 annual surcharge for three years

1) What can your BAC be to avoid driving charge, if you are under 21? 2) does that change if I am over 21?

1) .01 percent or higher (under 21) 2) .08 percent or higher (over 21)

How many points is it if you fail to observe stop or yield signs?

2 points

How many points is it if you fail to yield to pedestrian in crosswalk?

2 points

How many points will a motorist receive if they trespass on public or private property to avoid a traffic signal or intersection?

2 points

If a motorist has their special learners permit or an examination permit, when may they have to enroll in a probationary driver program?

2 years

How many points is it if you use a hand-held cellphone while driving?

3 points

What is alcohol?

A drug that affects overall driving ability

What happens after 2, 3, to 4 drinks?

After 2, 3, to 4 drinks, alcohol begins to impair reaction time, coordination, and balance

A motorist whose license has been suspended 3 times in 3 years is called?

An offender

What type of alcohol has been shown to be the alcohol of choice when being arrested?

Beer

What is BAC the abbreviation for?

Blood alcohol concentration

What is the fine for hit and run?

Results in a fine of $2,500 to $5,000 and/or 180 days in jail for the motorist. In addition, for a first offense, the motorist loses his/her license for one year. For subsequent offense, the motorist permanently loses his/her license.

What is the fine for lying on application?

Results in a fine of not less than $200 or more than $500 and/or up to six months of imprisonment

What happens if you set off false alarms and is under 21 years of age?

Setting false alarms and is under 22 years of age, moped or other motor vehicle privileges will be suspended or postponed for six months. Additionally, the court may apply civil penalties.

What is the blood alcohol content?

The amount of alcohol in your blood stream (same as BAC)