Chapter 8

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It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is _____________ or more

0.01%

Elimination of alcohol from the system is accelerated by exercise, fresh air, cold showers or drinking coffee.

False

Measurement of the concentration of alcohol in the body is usually done with a urine test only.

False

Only non-prescription drugs can alter your ability to drive safely.

False

The pancreas is responsible for the elimination of 95% of ingested alcohol from the body through metabolism.

False

When ingested, alcohol passes from the stomach into the small intestine, where it is rapidly absorbed into the blood and distributed throughout the body.

False

All alcoholic beverages are drugs, a depressant that attacks the central nervous system and will take up to 24 hours to remove from the body, from the time drinking has stopped.

True

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) refers to the amount of alcohol contained in a person's blood.

True

Call 911 and report drunk drivers before they have a chance to kill or injure someone

True

It is a criminal offense to carry on your body or in your vehicle an illicit drug of any kind.

True

The best alternative to drinking and driving is to not drive.

True

If you are caught driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at/or above the legal limit:

You may be fined by the court


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