Level 8

Which factor can influence underage drinking?

1. Advertising 2. Curiosity 3. Peer pressure

Alcohol affects individuals _______.

1. Emotionally 2. Physically 3. Mentally

Which is a consequence for the offense called Minor in Possession?

1. Facing a year of jail time. 2. A fine up to $4,000. 3. Suspension of your driver's license for a minimum of 30 days.

What is an example of a depressant drug?

1. Morphine 2. Heroin 3. Opium

Legal drugs that can be abused include ______.

1. Pain relievers 2. Cough syrups 3. Decongestants

If you don't agree to a breath alcohol test, you are guilty of ____.

An Implied Consent infraction.

Thirty-one percent of all fatal traffic collisions in 2011 involved ________.

An impaired driver.

The state of Texas has a zero-tolerance policy for _______ driving under the influence.

Anyone under the age of 21.

Only ILLEGAL drug use can negatively alter your vision and cause a crash. True or false?

False: All drug use can negatively alter your vision and cause a crash.

Drunk drivers do NOT have a significant impact on children. True or false?

False: Drunk drivers are responsible for 20% of child fatalities.

First-time minor DWI offenders face:

1. A driver license suspension of 90 to 365 days. 2. 72 hours to 180 days in jail. 3. A $0 - $2,000 fine

Why is predicting alcohol's effect on an individual so difficult?

1. A person's emotional state factors into alcohol's effect. 2. Medication affects the influence of alcohol. 3. What a person has eaten is a variable.

What is an effect of using cocaine?

1. It can damage the inside of the nose. 2. It can transmit STD's. 3. It can cause heart problems.

How does drinking affect a teenager's education?

1. It might make that individual too physically sick to attend school. 2. It might cause a teenager to become depressed and stop caring about grades. 3. It might cause legal problems that end up in records that affect what schools that individual is accepted to.

To assume personal responsibility and avoid alcohol-related and drug-related risks, you should ____.

1. Pick your friends carefully. 2. Plan ahead. 3. Pursue your goals.

Consequences of having your driver's license suspended include ____.

1. Possible job loss 2. Having to rely on public transportation. 3. A misdemeanor or felony on your record.

Intoxicated drivers ignore practices such as ____.

1. Staying calm 2. Space management systems 3. Respecting other drivers' lanes

How does alcohol affect your ability to drive?

1. Your vision is blurred.2. Peripherals are harder to see.3. Depth perception is off.

Young drivers aged 16-20 are _____ to die in a crash when they have a BAC of .08% than when not drinking.

17 times more likely.

What alcohol content would a bottle of 80 proof vodka have?

40% alcohol content.

Which tool does the state use to determine the presence of alcohol in an individual's body?

A breathalyzer.

What is Intoxication Manslaughter?

A drunk driver ends someone's life in a collision.

What is NOT a physiological effect of alcohol that impairs your driving abilities?

Alcohol lowers your body temperature.

Why does drinking increase your chances of getting a cold or the flu?

Alcohol weakens your immune system.

What is NOT a factor that affects Blood Alcohol Concentration?

Color of alcohol.

Chris is charged with drinking and driving. His 13-year-old nephew was in the car with him. Chris may also be charged with ________.

DWI With a Passenger Under 15.

Your friend wants to go home after drinking at a party. What's the safest course of action?

Designate a sober driver to take your friend home.

What are safe alternatives if you do decide to drink EXCEPT _____.

Drinking a bottle of water to sober up before driving.

21- to 24-year-olds in the US have the lowest percentage of drivers in fatal crashes with BAC levels of .08% or higher. True or false?

False

In order to remove alcohol from your system, your liver has to work 2 hours _______.

For every drink you have.

_______ drugs distort the way the user processes reality.

Hallucinogenic

Your BAC level will be _______ if you drink quickly.

Higher

The cost of car insurance _______ for those convicted of drunk driving.

Increases

You might fail to recall what happened after drinking alcohol because _______.

It affects your ability to store and retain information.

Why is drinking especially damaging to an underage individual?

It damages a still-developing brain.

Why is driving after mixing two drugs more dangerous than driving under the influence of one drug?

It's hard to predict how you'll react to the combination.

What does the Open Container law state?

It's illegal to have an open alcohol container in your car, parked or moving.

What is the most common drug (besides alcohol) found in crashes involving impaired drivers?

Marijuana

Texas' Zero Tolerance policy applies to ____.

Minors

The difference between DUI and DWI is __________.

Minors can be charged with a DUI for any detectable amount of alcohol while anyone can be charged for a DWI with a BAC of .08 or higher.

Which is NOT a physiological effect of stimulants?

Muscle relaxation.

Seth is 16 years old and has a blood alcohol level of .02%. Can he legally drive?

No. There is zero tolerance for minors and alcohol.

What is the name of the crime for having an open container of alcohol in a vehicle?

Open Container

How many lives has the 21 age limit for drinking saved?

Over 27,000 lives have been saved since the 21 and up limit implementation.

The 15-20 year old age group can't legally drink, but is _________ in impaired driving-related crashes in Texas.

Over-involved.

One of Pete's friends has started drinking every weekend and pushes Pete to join in. What should Pete do?

Pete should hang out with friends who aren't drinking.

Stella wants to go to a party with her best friend who will be drinking. What's the best course of action?

She should ask a sober friend before the party to take her home.

Kathy had been drinking too much before getting pulled over by a police officer during a "No Refusal" period. What is a likely outcome?

She'll be obligated to take a breathalyzer test or risk being forced to take a blood alcohol test.

What are the two major drug categories?

Stimulants and depressants.

Research has found that _______ of marijuana could be more dangerous than the drug itself.

Synthetic versions

What does the Zero Tolerance law mean for drivers under 21?

They can not have a trace of alcohol.

Decide _______ you are offered drugs or alcohol.

To say no before

The use of _____ is the #1 preventable cause of death in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Tobacco

What is the number one cause of death for teenagers?

Traffic collisions.

Alcohol is often a factor in crimes because it decreases judgment. True or false?

True

Women who drink might have a higher chance of developing breast cancer. True or false?

True

Pedestrians and bicyclists are the most vulnerable to choices made by impaired drivers. True or false?

True. Pedestrians and bicyclists have no protection from impaired drivers.

Alcohol can cause anxiety. True or false?

True: Alcohol in large amounts might make problems seem much worse.

The use of bath salts can cause chest pains, high blood pressure, and a rapid heartbeat. True or false?

True: Bath salts cause cardiac health problems.

Drinking heavily can lead to infertility and impotence in men. True or false?

True: Heavily drinking alcohol lowers testosterone levels.

Both illegal and prescription/over-the-counter drugs can have negative effects on your ability to drive. True or false?

True: No matter if legal or illegal, drugs can impair your ability to drive.

What is a consequence of refusing a law enforcement officer's request to take a breathalyzer or blood test?

Your drivers license is automatically suspended.

What does BAC measure?

Your percentage of alcohol per volume of blood in your body.