Chapter 6 and 7 study guide. Driver's Ed

What is the mandatory penalty if you are underage and caught with a BAC of .01% or more?

- 15-30 days community service -participation in an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center or alcohol education and highway safety program, prescribed by a MVC Chief administrator - 30-90 day suspension (begins on the day a motorist gets their license or day of conviction)

List 5 reasons that your license can be suspended?

- failing to appear in court or pay fines - failing to pay violation surcharges - driving while suspended - failing to provide proof of insurance - physical or mental dis qualification - drug or alcohol abuse. - traffic law violation - you're at fault in a fatal accident - failing to respond to an MVC notice

If a motorist receives the Notice of Scheduled Suspension what are 3 things they can do:

-request a hearing - attend a NJ Driver improvement program - surrender driver's license for suspension period

According to New Jersey Law, it is illegal for a motorist who is under 21 years old to drive with a BAC of----------% or higher.

.01

Drivers under age 21 found with a BAC of _______% or more will be penalized

.01

This ignition interlock device will not let you start the car if the driver's BAC exceeds ________%

.05

According to New Jersey Law, it is illegal for a motorist who is 21 years or older to drive with a BAC of -----------% or higher.

.08

Drivers over the age of 21 found with a BAC of _______% or more will be penalized

.08

If you refuse to take a breath test it is equal to driving with a BAC of _______% for the first offense.

.10

Every drink contains approximately how many ounces of alcohol?

1/2 ounce of alcohol

1 ½ ounces of 80 proof whiskey = _____ounces beer = __________table wine, all contain the same amount of alcohol, about ½ ounce of alcohol per drink.

12,5

How many points will be added to your license if you are exceeding maximum speed 1-14 MPH over the speed limit?

2

How many points will be added to your license if you fail to observe traffic signals?

2

How many points will be added to your license if you fail to stop for a traffic light?

2

In New Jersey at what age must a person be to purchase, possess or consume alcoholic beverages?

21

How many points will be added to your license if you are tailgating?

5

Marijuana use may affect a motorist in what ways? (explain each)

loss of tracking ability: the ability to maintain a vehicle in a given line. distance judgement: following too closely can cause problems vigilance: not remaining attentive cause the driver to drive too closely or drift into another lane. divided attention: driving is a task that requires constant attention to traffic, roadway and weather conditions, passengers and gauges.

What is the most common drug other than alcohol found with drivers involved in collisions?

marijana

What is New Jersey's Implied consent Law mean?

means motorist on Nj roadways have agreed to submit a breath test given by law enforcement or hospital staff following an arrest for a drinking and driving offense.

Will eating prevent a high BAC?

no

If a motorist loses his/her license for any reason, driving is _______ permitted for any reason until the period of ___________ ends and the motorist receives a notice of restoration.

not suspension

Violators face severe _________ for DUI/DWI.

penalties

The MVC keeps track of a motorist's driving record by adding ________to the record when the motorist is convicted of a ______________.

points moving violation

driving is a __________ not a ______________.

privilege right

A person's BAC is determined by what 4 factors?

quantity of alcohol consumed food eaten body weight how quickly drinks were consumed

The BEST way to avoid drinking and driving is how?

To arrange for designated driver, public transportation or call a cab.

Motorists who accumulate between 12 and 14 points on their license in a 24 month period will receive a Notice of __________ _____________ by mail from the MVC.

scheduled suspension

What is a designated driver?

is a driver who is responsible for the safe transportation of friends or family members who have been drinking alcoholic beverages.

What is an ignition interlock device?

is device attached to the vehicle with a breathalyzer preventing the car to start if a motorist has a BAC of .05%

To avoid your license from being suspended what can you do?

know and obey all New Jersey traffic laws, which are in protect every motorist.

Under state law, what is the penalty if you refuse to take a breath test?

loss of driving privileges for seven months to one year more or less based on judge's orders, surcharged with $1,000 per year for three years, failure to paying the fee will result in indefinite suspension of driving privileges until the fee is paid.

Driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages means that a driver's ---------- and ------------ are impaired by alcohol.

senses and judgement

How many months will your license be suspended if you are caught for the first time with a BAC of .10% or more? How much will you be fined?

seven months to a year $300 to $500

Underage drinking can cause a ________month delay to get a license?

six

What are certain telltale signs that law enforcement will look for to see if someone has been drinking and driving?

speeding: an intoxicated driver thinks speeding is safe. weaving: even though an intoxicated driver is in the correct lane driving straight may be a problem slow driving: an intoxicated driver may be overly cautiously and drive slower than the normal traffic flow jerking motion: an intoxicated driver may have short mental lapses and not keep a steady speed on the clear road. quick stops: an intoxicated driver may make sudden stops at a traffic sign or light rather than easing up to it.

What does it mean when your driver's privilege is suspended?

the driver's license is taken away and the motorist may not drive for a stated period of time.

How many months will your license be suspended if you are caught for the first time with a BAC of .08% or more?How much will you be fined?

three month suspension $250-$400

THE ONLY THING THAT WILL MAKE A PERSON SOBER IS WHAT?

time

What does BAC mean?

Blood Alcohol Concentration

If you drive never do what?

Drink

What does DWI mean?

Driving while impaired

Driving even a small amount of alcohol increases a motorist's chances of what?

Having an accident

Motorists who drink will make more what?

Mistakes

Do sober-up-quick methods work?

NO

What is the best way to reduce the risk of a crash caused by drinking and driving?

Not to drive at all while drinking

Alcohol makes a motorist feel what?

Overconfident and unable to think clearly.

A combination of alcohol and anger is responsible for what?

Reckless, aggressive driving that can cause fatal highway accidents.

Under Motor Vehicle Violations what is: (briefly explain each)

Unsafe driving - A conviction of unsafe driving that endangers a person or property requires payment of a fine of not less than $50 or more than $150 for a first offense; not less than $100 or more than $250 for a second offense; and not less than $200 or more than $500 for a third offense. Motorists may be assessed motor vehicle penalty points if the offense occurs within five years of the prior offense. There is also a $250 court surcharge for each offense. Reckless driving - Driving recklessly in a manner that willfully endangers the rights, property or safety of others is punishable by imprisonment of up to 60 days, or by a fine of not less than $50 or more $200, or both for a first offense. Points are assessed. Abandoning a vehicle - Motorists who abandon their motor vehicles on or along limited-access highways for four hours or more without permission are subject to a fine of not less than $100 or more than $500 and possible loss of driving privileges for up to two years. Carrying alcoholic beverages - Motorists who carry open or unsealed alcoholic beverage containers in passenger areas of motor vehicles are subject to a fine of $200 for a first offense and $250 or 10 days of community service for all subsequent offenses. Ice and snow - Motorists of private vehicles face fines of $200 to $1000 for each time ice flies from their vehicles and causes death, injury or property damage. Construction zones - Speeding or other moving violations in areas undergoing highway construction mean double fines. 65 MPH zone -Speeding 10 mph or more above the posted speed limit or other certain moving violations in a 65-mph speed zone means double fines. Failure to comply - Motorists face a $50 fine if they fail to comply with a police officer's request to illuminate the driver's compartment of the vehicle when stopped. Insurance fraud - Motorists convicted of fraud on insurance applications and claims forms may receive fines up to $5000 or imprisonment for up to three years or both Drug offense - A New Jersey motorist's driving privileges will be suspended after he/she is convicted of drug offenses in any federal or state court. Hit and run - A hit and run involving bodily injury or death results in a fine of $2,500 to $5000 and/or 180 days in jail for the motorist. Lying on application - Lying when applying for a license or registration will result in a fine of not less than $200 or more than $500 and /or up to six months imprisonment Forgery and fraud - Altering, forging and/ or possession with intent to distribute a facsimile of a NJ driver license is illegal and will result in up to a $150,000 fine, up to 10 years in prison and a driver license suspension Driving while suspended - Driving while a driver license and/ or license registration is suspended.

Does eating slow the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream?

Yes

Alcohol is a drug that affects what?

Your overall driving ability.

What is an IDRC?

an intoxicated driver resource center where first and third time offenders are detained

After 2,3 or 4 drinks alcohol begins to impair what?

balance, reaction time and coordination

A simple ---------- ------------ and can show a motorist's BAC?

breath test

Another 10% is eliminated in what?

breath, urine, sweat.

Alcohol-related collisions "usually" involve only one vehicle then can result in what?

can result in death and serious injury of numerous people, including passengers, pedestrians and other motorists.

What are some over-the-counter drugs that can affect driving?

cold pills, tranquilizers, and some prescription medications

New Jersey belongs to an interstate compact. Member states exchange information to ensure motorist ____________ with the ______ and that they receive __________ for ___________. (In other words if you get a ticket in another state New Jersey will find out about it)

comply law penalties violations

Underage drinking is illegal and can have severe ___________ for young people who drink and for adults who provide alcoholic beverages to those under age 21.

consequences

State law requires that any motorist that is charged with an alcoholic-related traffic offense be __________ at an IDRC.

detained

If a motorist has reached a BAC of above .05% the risk for causing a motor vehicle accident _______________.

doubles.

What can hospital staff do to check your BAC?

draw blood

What does DUI mean?

driving under the influence.

Driving with a license and or/registration is suspended and having a collision that causes injury to another person will result in a _________, _________________ and the potential for a minimum _______ day jail sentence.

fine continued suspension 45

If you refuse to take a breath test you will be detained and brought to a _________.

hospital

It is also illegal to operate a motor vehicle on NJ roadways under the influence of any ___________drugs.

illegal

What does this course correct?

improper or dangerous driving habits

What is a habitual offender?

is a driver who has had their license suspended three times in three years.

A motorist begins a two year probationary driver period after receiving a special learner or examination permit. During this probationary period, a motorist convicted of ________ or more moving violations totaling _______ or more points must enroll in the _____________ Program, which is administered by the MVC. (Must attend this program if convicted for DUI/DWI also)

two four Probationary driver

The more serious the __________, the more ______ the motorist is given.

violation points

What is also affected by alcohol making it more difficult to react and to drive safely?

vision the ability to judge distance

What does the length of suspension of a driver's license depend on?

what law was broken and how convictions the motorist receives.

Can someone who has hosted a party where alcohol has been served be held liable if a guest is involved in a drinking and driving collision after leaving party

yes, a host may be involved in a lawsuit if a guest is in a drinking and driving collision

What organ detoxifies and oxidizes(burns up) 90 % of the alcohol slowly removing it from the body?

your liver