Drivers Ed Alcohol and drugs

Describe the difference between DUI Per Se and Impaired DUI.

A DUI per se is when Drivers 21 + are legally impaired if their BAC is .08% or greater and a impaired DUI is when State Law says that 21+ are legally impaired if their BAC is .05% or greater

Amphetamines are the most frequently used drug in fatally injured drivers

True

If someone refuses to submit to a breath test by law enforcement they will be arrested and charged with a DUI.

True

Can Aaron get a DUI?

Yes because he smelled like alcohol, he failed the test, and he had the keys

STEP ONE: BAC 0.00- 0.03%

Your thinking process begins to slow. Although you still speak well and walk fine, the process has begun. You can usually drive at a fairly high skill level.

Implied Consent

anyone who receives a driver's license must consent to be tested for BAC and other drugs if stopped for suspicion of drug use when driving

Alcohol - ; Absorbed by the ______________- Usually within ________ mins

bloodstream, 20

Nearly _____ of those killed in alcohol-related collisions had NOT been drinking, but were victims of drunk drivers.

half

More than half of all fatalities during ______ are alcohol-related.

holidays

The risk of being involved in a fatal motor vehicle crash when alcohol is involved:

is higher for drivers aged 16 through 19 than all other age grouping

What does a Schedule I drug mean?

it has a high potential for addiction

Alcohol slowly puts the brain to _______ and potentially _______ .

sleep, permanently

A driver under the influence of alcohol tends to:

stare at a point straight ahead or at any object that attracts their attention

______ are less likely to drink and drive than in past

teens

Inhibition

the inner forces that restrain or hold back one's impulsive behavior

The elimination of alcohol and its effects cannot be accelerated because:

the liver eliminates 90-95% of consumed alcohol at a steady rate

STEP TWO: BAC 0.03- 0.06%

thoughts and words become more difficult to put together and your balance may begin to suffer. Driving will suffer due to Delayed thinking processing.

BAC

"blood alcohol concentration"—a measurement of how much alcohol is in a person's blood

First Conviction: - Imprisonment - Up to 1 year in municipal or county jail (no minimum mandatory sentence) - Fine_______ - Mandatory - _____-day license suspension, DUI

- $600 - 1,200 - 90, school attendence

BAC's that indicated Impaired: - Under 21: ___________ - DUI Per Se: 21 and Over": ____________ - Impaired DUI: % Needed if Law Broken or Erratic Driving Occuring: ____________

- 0.02 % or greater - 0.08 % or greater - 0.05% or greater

Fourth or Subsequent Conviction Within 5 Years - Class C Felony (?32-5A-191): - Imprisonment - ____________ b. Fine _______ c. DL Revocation - _________

- 1-10 years - $4,100- 10,100 - 5 years

List the 6 Factors that Determine intoxication

- Amount consumed - Speed Consumed - Body Weight - Food in the stomach - Experience - Tolerance

It takes only a small quantity of the active chemical in marijuana or hashish to:

- impair the user's ability to see - impair the user's ability to steer and brake - impair the user's ability to make correct driving decisions

Third Conviction Within 5 Years: - Imprisonment - 60 days in municipal or county jail, up to 1 year in prison - Mandatory - 60-day _________ which cannot be _______ or ________ - Fine _______ - DL Revocation - ___ years

- imprisonment, prohibited, suspended - $2,100- 10,100 - 3

Some effects of alcohol are:

- reduced awareness of danger - overconfidence (more reckless) - difficulty recognizing potential hazards and making decisions

Second conviction: - Imprisonment - _______ consecutive hours, up to 1 year, or not less than 20 days _______ - Fine ______ - Mandatory - Not less than 48 hours consecutive imprisonment, or community service of not less than 20 days - DL revocation ____

-48, community service - $1,100 - 5,100 - 48 hours - 1 year

What are two of the most common times (including times of year) Impaired Drivers are on the road?

10:00 PM to 2:00 AM and holidays

An average of one person injured ≈ every ____ minutes in accidents involving alcohol

2

How many drinks in ONE hour would like take for a 160lb person be fully "impaired"?

3

Approx one alcohol-related fatality every _______ minutes.

30

Alcohol is involved in about _____ % of all Fatal highway accidents.

50

List 3 methods of BAC testing by Law Enforcement

1. Blood test 2. Urine Test 3. Breath test

List two of the Myths that you'd heard or even thought were true

1. Coffee will sober you up 2. If you eat before drinking you won't get drunk

List three of the Mature Practices that you think are the most useful

1. Fast absorption usually leads to very poor and/or dangerous results. 2. Drink Water at Same Time as Well. 3. Put a limit on how many drinks you are going to have and stick to it.

List 5 of the Tell Tale Signs of an Impaired Driver on the Road

1. Speeding or weaving 2. Excessive lane changes 3. Jerking motions 4. Quick stops 5. Squinting

The second most common drug in most often found with drivers involved in collisions is alcohol.

False it is the first

Alcohol is a Stimulant.

False, it is a depressant.

_____________ is the most commonly used drug in our society today.

Alcohol

Define what "One Drink" means

Beer: 12 oz., Liquor: 1 ¼ oz., wine: 4 oz

STEP EIGHT: BAC 0.35- 0.45%

Coma and death

If label says "do not operate heavy machinery" this includes driving & would be illegal resulting in a ______

DUI

What does the medical profession list marijuana as?

Hallucinogen

IID

Ignition Interlock Device

What is one of the major dangers of the euphoric feeling with Alcohol concerning driving?

It makes people think that their actions and thinking are sharper

However, 16-20 year olds who do drink and drive are involved in ______ as many fatal crashes as people over 21.

twice

STEP SEVEN: BAC 0.25- 0.35%

The brain is now fully involved in self preservation and most (if not all) people pass out / vomit. Social interaction has stopped. Rare for a person to be able to sit upright at the wheel of a vehicle.

STEP SIX: BAC 0.20- 0.25%

The brain now starts to shut itself down. Social interaction is stopping. To drive at this level is impossible.

Explain a divided-attention impairment

The inability to perform two tasks at once

STEP FOUR: BAC 0.10- 0.15%

Walking & Speaking can now be quite a challenge. Driving above these levels is now dangerous to yourself & others on the road.

STEP FIVE: BAC 0.15- 0.20%

Walking & Speaking is now difficult. Driving at this level is VERY dangerous.

STEP THREE: BAC 0.06- 0.10%

Walking and balance begin to stuffer and your ability to speak in clear sentences begins to fail. Driving at this time, while possible, is a diminished level.

Prescription Medicines

a drug that can be purchased legally only when ordered by a doctor

Depressants

a drug that can slow down the central nervous system. Cause driver to become relaxed when driving and react slowly to hazards

Stimulants

a drug that can speed up, or stimulate the CNS. Some drivers misuse these drugs to stay awake while driving long distances. Causes a false sense of well being, lack of concentration, aggressiveness and impatience. After the high wears off, you will become very tired quickly

Euphoria

a feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness

If your BAC exceeds .08, you would be:

two times more likely to be involved in a collision

No matter how good a driver you are, alcohol WILL __________ your skill during that time and WILL damage your ___________.

decrease, judgement

Actual Physical Control

defendant must be physically in or on the vehicle and have the capability to operate the vehicle, regardless of whether he/she is actually operating the vehicle at the time

DUI

driving under the influence, drinking while driving, driving drunk

Over-the Counter Medicines

drugs that can be obtained legally without a doctor's prescription. Check the label for warnings of how it might affect driving

Alcohol affects which organ first and foremost?

liver

Explain the Synergistic effect of alcohol and other drugs.

never combine drugs without consulting a doctor, Using alcohol while taking other drugs can be very dangerous, the Effect is unsafe Multiplication NOT addition (1+1)

High majority of Alcohol leaves body through the ______ process.

oxidation