Module 9
What is the blood alcohol concentration at which a minor could be convicted of a DUI under the Zero Tolerance law?
.02
There can be a decline in visual functions and ability to multitask while driving at a BAC of ..
0.02.
At what age do children stop thinking of alcohol in a negative way?
13
The part of the brain that controls a youth's ability to reason and use sound judgment is not fully developed until what age?
25
What is the most reliable way to avoid losing your driving privileges because of drinking?
Abstinence from alcohol.
Which of the following personality traits are common among youths who begin drinking before age 12?
Aggression
Why is a teen's brain is more susceptible to the effects of alcohol?
Because it is still in a developing stage.
At what point should a designated driver be chosen?
Before you start out and before anyone's been drinking.
Why is it impossible to judge how a drug will affect you based on the experiences of others?
Drugs affect people differently, and can have a different effect depending on the circumstances.
All drugs have a direct impact on driving ability.
False
If your license is suspended between the ages of 16-20 you can get a limited use driving permit.
False
It is okay for a minor to give another minor alcohol.
False
Marijuana use has a very different effect on school performance than alcohol does.
False
Reflexes and reactions are the same.
False
Under the Zero Tolerance law, you must be "drunk" to be convicted of drinking and driving.
False
You must experience something for yourself before you know if it is good or bad.
False
If you are convicted of a DUI/DWI what reality awaits you?
Fingerprinting and mug shots.
After becoming intoxicated, how long can alcohol continue to impact your mental faculties?
For up to 48 hours.
Which of the following is true of a person with a low BAC?
He or she may already be experiencing effects that impact his or her judgment.
Which of the following statements is accurate when it comes to driving under the influence?
If you will be drinking or otherwise under the influence, plan ahead so that you won't be tempted to drive.
What is the number one reason teens get in accidents?
Inexperience
How many drinks can the average person have before reaching a BAC of .02?
Not even 1.
If you've been drinking, what is a good way to keep yourself and others safe?
Stay where you are.
Under what law can you be required to submit to chemical testing for alcohol use?
The Implied Consent law
Why can using amphetamines after drinking heavily reduce feelings of drunkenness?
The amphetamines mask the effects of alcohol, but the user is likely too drunk to drive.
What is one danger of taking a combination of drugs before driving?
The effects of the drugs may become pronounced.
Who are the victims in a fatal DUI crash?
The person driving under the influence It can be anyone in or near the car
Why are "vulnerable roadway users" at increased risk when motorists drive under the influence?
They are either walking or otherwise not well protected physically, and are thus exposed to danger.
What makes hallucinogens so dangerous to drivers?
They can cause visions or extreme changes in one's mood.
Which effect of drug usage makes some drugs especially dangerous when driving?
They make your perception of driving conditions change.
How do "depressant" drugs primarily affect driving?
They slow communication between the body and brain.
What is the most important reason to have a back-up transportation plan if you will be drinking?
To avoid contributing to a fatal accident.
Other than suspicion for drunk driving, what is another situation in which the Implied Consent law applies?
Whenever there is a fatality or injury that is serious enough to require professional medical treatment.
can be a form of peer pressure.
Whispering
Can a police officer issue a DUI for a prescription drug?
Yes
Children of an alcoholic parent are more likely to become alcoholics themselves.
True
At ine time the U.S halted all alcohol consumption
True.
At what point does a driver agree to be bound by the Implied Consent law?
When applying for a Georgia Driver License.
Is precaution needed when using over-the- counter or prescription drugs?
Yes, because like any drug, they can cause impairment.
Which of the following is a law related to drinking and driving under the age of 21?
Zero Tolerance law
The Rhomberg test is part of .
a field sobriety test.
Refusing a breath test can ...
add sentencing to your conviction.
Adolescents who report higher rates of physical abuse, sexual abuse or other violent traumas.
are alcoholics
If convicted of a Class B misdemeanor or greater your criminal record will be ...
available to employers and colleges that perform criminal record searches.
The emotional impact for those involved in a fatal crash in likely to ...
be long lasting.
Statistics show that alcohol increases the risk of collision depending on a person's ...
blood alcohol content.
Alcohol distorts all of the senses. This means that alcohol
causes your brain to begin receiving unreliable information from your senses.
Motor skills are ...
coordinated movements of the body.
Narcotics, depressants and certain types of antihistamines are all known to cause ...
drowsiness.
Hallucinogens create a environment.
fictional
The consequences of drinking and driving are likely going to be
heavy financial and legal penalties.
Zero Tolerance laws have drinking and driving.
helped reduce how many youths are
A person on stimulants may act more
hostile.
If you are under 21, your license can be suspended ...
if you are caught purchasing alcohol.
Alcohol and drugs effect motor skills ...
in multiple ways simultaneously.
Peer pressure can be helpful because
it can identify a person's motives.
When compared with adults, teens are to choose to drink and drive.
less likely
Alcohol can impair a person after...
one
Alcohol can impair a person after...
one drink.
A youth's perception that they will have a experience with alcohol can put them at risk for drinking at a young age.
positive
You can sort through peer pressure with ...
questioning.
Because alcohol has a less sedating effect on teens, when compared to adults.
they take longer to sense impairment
In the state of Georgia, there are different limits of DUI depending on the kind of driver.
three
A DUI for someone under the legal drinking age is ..
а ВАC of .02.
