Drivers Ed module 8
loss of judgement occurs when a person reaches a blood alcohol content of
.02`
in general a driver will begin to process information more slowly at blood alcohol content of
.05
at what BAC does a person face the risk of death
.35
a person is considered to be legally intoxicated if they have a BAC of what amount
0.08
if a minor has more than one alcohol related conviction,they will have their license suspended for
1 year
how much did texans pay in 1999 for costs incurred in alcohol related crashes
10.3 billion
in 2008 how many fourth graders used alcohol
11%`
which of the following is considered to be a standard drink
12 ounce beer
at what age do children stop thinking of alcohol in a negative way
13
how many texans under the age of 21 died in 2014 as a result of someone driving while impaired
134
in 2014 how many passengers of DUI drivers were killed in crashes
163
drivers ages 16-20 are _____ more likely to die in a crash if they have been drinking than if they have not
17 times
first time refusal by a minor to provide a specimen to a police oficer can result in
180-day license suspension
how many drinks can a 120 pound women have in an hour before she is legally intoxicated
2
in one survey a total of _______ of high school students admitted to riding with someone who has been drinking
22%
in 2014 how many alcohol related crashes ere there in texas
24,386
a youths ability to reason and use sound judgment is not fully developed until age _______
25
there is/are _____ main areas of the brain affected by alcohol consumption
3
in 2014 how many children under the age of 16 dies as a result of impaired driver in texas
33
in 2011 what percentage of 19- year olds who were killed in car crashes had a BAC of .01 or greater
34%
if your BAC is at the legal limit of 0.08 you are how many more times likely to crash than a person with a BAC of 0
4 times
children of an alcoholic parent are ______ times more likely to become alcoholics themselves
4 to 10
how many people does teen alcohol use in the united states kill every year
4,700
if you are at the BAC level of .08 how many hours will it take you to reach 0 at the average elimination rate
5
your kidneys, lungs and sweat glands will eliminate what percentage of the alcohol that you consume
5%
the first time a minor is convicted of attempting to purchase alcohol they can be fined up to
500
by ages 19 and 20 __________ of youth have been involved in heavy drinking
70%
in texas drivers ages 13-20 account for almost _________ of drivers who died in DUI related car crashes
8%
which of the following statements best describes the lowering of BAC levels
BAC levels will lower over the time a person is not drinking
the liver metabolizes alcohol at he rate of
one standard drink per hour
to void admitting there is a problem some may blame their problems on
others
what is the number one killer of teenagers
Driving under the influence
how long will a drug impaired conviction stay on your record
permanently
what is it called when someone thinks they are in control and that alcohol is not causing any impairment
a false sense of confidence
the statistics on drug use by minors showed that among student grades 7-12
almost 1/4 use marijuana
what percentage of traffic accidents that result in death to pedestrians involve alcohol
almost 50%
the zero tolerance law
applies to any use or possession of alcohol and/or drugs
adolescents who ______ report higher rates of physically abuse, sexual abuse or other violent traumas
are alcoholics
when drinking, physiological changes begin to occur
at the very start
if convicted of a class B misdemeanor or greater your criminal recod will be
available to employers and colleges that perform criminal record searches
why is it difficult to determine the amount of alcohol in a mixed drink
bartenders often stray from the recipes for the drinks
what us one of the best ways to avoid risk
be generally responsible
if someone binge drinks on a regular basis they run a serious risk of
becoming addicted to alcohol
if you are convicted of intoxication manslaughter you will face what punishment
between 2-20 years in prison
misuse of alcohol often results in
both A and B
loss of quality of life refers to
both a and b
those who missue alcohol are more likely to
both a and b
drinking and driving ______your judgment
can impair
a body can experience changes rom alcohol consumption because alcohol has the ability to break down
cells
the area of the brain called the ________ controls the coordination
cerebellum
if a person who has been drinking is below the legal alcohol content level he can experience _______ in his ability to drive
changes
a persons _______ can b affected by alcohol making it difficult to make minor or large movements of the body
coordination
the brains neurotransmitters and receptors are affected by alcohol which can slow down the bodys message and make it ____ to drive
dangerous
what effect does alcohol have on sexual performance
decreases it a persons immune system can be weakened for how long after over drinking
which statement best represents who is affected when someone drives under the influence
everyone who uses the HTS and their family and friends
alcohols ability to interfere with the bodys REM cycles can lead to
exhaustion
alcohol impaired and intoxication are the same thing
false
all risk taking is harmful
false
as a texan under the age 21 it is legal to have a little bit of alcohol in your system
false
carbonated beverages slow down the absorption rate of alcohol
false
driving under the influence of alcohol by a minor only applies to driving a motor vehicle
false
science confirms that hard liquor produces elevated moods more so than beer
false
the effects of alcohol cannot be felt beyond the day a person has been drinking
false
an officer can pull you over if they
feel they have probable cause
one leg stand test is a type of
field sobriety test
if you are convicted of DUI/DWI what reality awaits you
fingerprinting and mug shots
using alcohol to control part of your life can be
hard to control
how does alcohol influence risk
it multiplies risk
what does alcohol do to the brains natural barrier of blood vessels
it weakens the barrier
what is usually the first mental capacity affected by alcohol
judgment
the injuries and fatalities of drugged driving are
less than driving under the influence of alcohol
the law of implied consent applies to all
licensed persons
a mind that is under the influence will do what more easily than one not under the influence
linger on information that is not important
which of the following is true
older people tend to have higher BAC levels
a youths perception that they will have a ________ experience with alcohol can put them at risk for drinking at a young age
positive
inebriated drivers can make decisions that are not based on
reality
even though tens are less likely to choose to drink and drive their, ___________________ is higher when they do
risk of crash
as blood alcohol levels decline alcohol acts as a
sedative
what are the general effects of having 8-10 drinks
staggering and possible vomiting
when you first drink alcohol it seems to act as a
stimulant
blood alcohol concentration or BAC is the measurement of which of the following
the amount of alcohol in 100 milliliters of blood
what can make it difficult to perform the multitasking that is necessary for driving
the damage that drinking does to the cerebral cortex
the economic effects of an alcohol related crash affects
the driver and victims, as well as taxpayers
the liver is greatly affected by alcohol because it is
the organ largely responsible for metabolizing and breaking down alcohol
who are the victims in a fatal DUI crash
the person driving under the influence and.... it can be anyone in or near the car
when drinking alcohol it is good to consider
the reason for having it
texas is the _____ state when it comes to alcohol impaired driving fatalities
the worst
which statement best represents the attitude of someone who has been drinking
they are not bothered about doing things that they would normally avoid
which of the following is a big risk for young drinkers
they think that drinking is harmless
those who have been drinking are more likely
to no think about the consequences of sexually transmitted diseases
a minor who is found with drugs in their possession could face home confinement
true
in 2013 in the united states 72% of drivers killed in car crashes reported some level of alcohol in their blood
true
incapacitating means to deprive of ability, qualification or strength
true
your overall health will influence the psychological effects of alcohol
true
how long will two nights of consecutive drinking impact a persons brain and body
up to 5 days
alcohol impaired accidents are considered
violent crimes
to be impaired with regard to driving means your ability to drive is
weakened
when do drugs have the greatest potential to alter your actions
when they are combined with alcohol
what is a pharm party
where everyone brings and shares their persona bottle prescription medication
the policy that minors cannot have any detectable amount of alcohol in their system is called
zero tolerance
