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Can Seth, a 16-year-old with a blood alcohol level of 0.2%, legally drive?
Can Seth, a 16-year-old with a blood alcohol level of 0.2%, legally drive?
- Yes
- Depends on the state law
- No (correct)
- Only if accompanied by an adult
What is the difference between DUI and DWI?
What is the difference between DUI and DWI?
DUI is for minors with any detectable alcohol, while DWI is for anyone with a BAC of 0.08 or higher.
What consequences do first-time minor DWI offenders face?
What consequences do first-time minor DWI offenders face?
All choices are correct.
Chris is charged with drinking and driving with a 13-year-old nephew in the car. What additional charge may he face?
Chris is charged with drinking and driving with a 13-year-old nephew in the car. What additional charge may he face?
What does intoxication manslaughter mean?
What does intoxication manslaughter mean?
What does the open container law state?
What does the open container law state?
What is the name of the crime for having an open container of alcohol in a vehicle?
What is the name of the crime for having an open container of alcohol in a vehicle?
What is a consequence of refusing a law enforcement officer's request to take a breathalyzer or blood test?
What is a consequence of refusing a law enforcement officer's request to take a breathalyzer or blood test?
If you don't agree to a breath alcohol test, you are guilty of what?
If you don't agree to a breath alcohol test, you are guilty of what?
What is likely to happen to Kathy after being pulled over during a no refusal period?
What is likely to happen to Kathy after being pulled over during a no refusal period?
Consequences of having your driver's license suspended includes what?
Consequences of having your driver's license suspended includes what?
The cost of car insurance _____ for those convicted of drunk driving.
The cost of car insurance _____ for those convicted of drunk driving.
The state of Texas has zero tolerance policy for _____ driving under the influence.
The state of Texas has zero tolerance policy for _____ driving under the influence.
Which is a consequence for the offense called minor in possession?
Which is a consequence for the offense called minor in possession?
What does the zero tolerance law mean for drivers under 21?
What does the zero tolerance law mean for drivers under 21?
31% of all fatal traffic collisions in 2011 involved _____ driver.
31% of all fatal traffic collisions in 2011 involved _____ driver.
Pedestrians and bicyclists are the most vulnerable to choices made by impaired drivers.
Pedestrians and bicyclists are the most vulnerable to choices made by impaired drivers.
Drunk drivers do not have a significant impact on children.
Drunk drivers do not have a significant impact on children.
Young drivers age 16 to 20 are _____ to die in a car crash when they have a BAC of 0.08% than one not drinking.
Young drivers age 16 to 20 are _____ to die in a car crash when they have a BAC of 0.08% than one not drinking.
The 15 to 20-year-old age group can't legally drink but is _____ in impaired driving-related crashes in Texas.
The 15 to 20-year-old age group can't legally drink but is _____ in impaired driving-related crashes in Texas.
What is the number one cause of death for teenagers?
What is the number one cause of death for teenagers?
21 to 22-year-olds in the US have the lowest percentage of drivers in fatal crashes with BAC levels of 0.08% or higher.
21 to 22-year-olds in the US have the lowest percentage of drivers in fatal crashes with BAC levels of 0.08% or higher.
How many lives has the 21 age limit for drinking saved?
How many lives has the 21 age limit for drinking saved?
What factor can influence underage drinking?
What factor can influence underage drinking?
Why is predicting alcohol's effect on an individual so difficult?
Why is predicting alcohol's effect on an individual so difficult?
What is the safest course of action if your friend wants to go home after drinking at a party?
What is the safest course of action if your friend wants to go home after drinking at a party?
What does BAC measure?
What does BAC measure?
Which of the following is not a factor that affects blood alcohol concentration?
Which of the following is not a factor that affects blood alcohol concentration?
Your BAC level will be _____ if you drink quickly.
Your BAC level will be _____ if you drink quickly.
What alcohol content would a bottle of 80 proof vodka be?
What alcohol content would a bottle of 80 proof vodka be?
What tool does the state use to determine the presence of alcohol in an individual's body?
What tool does the state use to determine the presence of alcohol in an individual's body?
Women who drink might be at a higher risk to develop breast cancer.
Women who drink might be at a higher risk to develop breast cancer.
How does drinking affect teenagers' education?
How does drinking affect teenagers' education?
Why is drinking especially damaging to an underage individual?
Why is drinking especially damaging to an underage individual?
In order to remove alcohol from your system, your liver has to work _____ for every drink you have.
In order to remove alcohol from your system, your liver has to work _____ for every drink you have.
Why does drinking increase your chances of getting a cold or the flu?
Why does drinking increase your chances of getting a cold or the flu?
Drinking heavily can lead to infertility and impotence in men.
Drinking heavily can lead to infertility and impotence in men.
How does alcohol affect your ability to drive?
How does alcohol affect your ability to drive?
Which of the following is not a psychological effect of alcohol that impairs your driving abilities?
Which of the following is not a psychological effect of alcohol that impairs your driving abilities?
Alcohol affects individuals in what ways?
Alcohol affects individuals in what ways?
Alcohol can cause anxiety.
Alcohol can cause anxiety.
You might feel unable to recall what happened after drinking alcohol because _____?
You might feel unable to recall what happened after drinking alcohol because _____?
Texas's zero tolerance policy applies to _____?
Texas's zero tolerance policy applies to _____?
Alcohol is often a factor in crimes because it decreases judgment.
Alcohol is often a factor in crimes because it decreases judgment.
Intoxicated drivers ignore practices such as?
Intoxicated drivers ignore practices such as?
All of the following are safe alternatives if you decide to drink except?
All of the following are safe alternatives if you decide to drink except?
Both legal and prescription/over-the-counter drugs can negatively affect your ability to drive.
Both legal and prescription/over-the-counter drugs can negatively affect your ability to drive.
What is the most common drug besides alcohol found in crashes involving impaired drivers?
What is the most common drug besides alcohol found in crashes involving impaired drivers?
What are the two major drug categories?
What are the two major drug categories?
Which is not a psychological effect of stimulants?
Which is not a psychological effect of stimulants?
Which of the following is an effect of using cocaine?
Which of the following is an effect of using cocaine?
The use of bath salts can cause chest pains, high blood pressure, and rapid heartbeats.
The use of bath salts can cause chest pains, high blood pressure, and rapid heartbeats.
Which of the following is an example of depressant drugs?
Which of the following is an example of depressant drugs?
_____ drugs distort the way the user perceives reality.
_____ drugs distort the way the user perceives reality.
Research has found that _____ of marijuana could be more dangerous than the drug itself.
Research has found that _____ of marijuana could be more dangerous than the drug itself.
The use of _____ is the number one preventable cause of death in the US according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The use of _____ is the number one preventable cause of death in the US according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Legal drugs that can be abused include?
Legal drugs that can be abused include?
Only illegal drug use can negatively alter your vision and cause a crash.
Only illegal drug use can negatively alter your vision and cause a crash.
Each of the following illegal drugs affects your vision except?
Each of the following illegal drugs affects your vision except?
Why is driving after mixing two drugs more dangerous than driving under the influence of one drug?
Why is driving after mixing two drugs more dangerous than driving under the influence of one drug?
What should Pete do if one of his friends has started drinking every weekend?
What should Pete do if one of his friends has started drinking every weekend?
Decide _____ you are offered drugs or alcohol.
Decide _____ you are offered drugs or alcohol.
What should Stella do before going to a party with a friend who will be drinking?
What should Stella do before going to a party with a friend who will be drinking?
To assume personal responsibility and avoid alcohol-related and drug-related risks, you should?
To assume personal responsibility and avoid alcohol-related and drug-related risks, you should?
Flashcards
Zero tolerance policy (minors)
Zero tolerance policy (minors)
Texas law prohibiting minors from driving with any detectable alcohol.
Minor DUI vs. Adult DWI
Minor DUI vs. Adult DWI
Minors face DUI charges for any detectable BAC, while adults are charged with DWI at 0.08% BAC.
Minor DWI consequences
Minor DWI consequences
Significant legal repercussions for underage drinking, including severe penalties for first-time offenders.
Open container laws
Open container laws
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Refusal of tests
Refusal of tests
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DWI & minors in vehicle
DWI & minors in vehicle
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Intoxication manslaughter
Intoxication manslaughter
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Impaired driving risk (young drivers)
Impaired driving risk (young drivers)
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Teen drinking & brain development
Teen drinking & brain development
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Drinking & immune system
Drinking & immune system
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Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
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BAC & drinking rate
BAC & drinking rate
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BAC & alcohol color
BAC & alcohol color
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Drugs & driving
Drugs & driving
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Alcohol & drug impact on driving
Alcohol & drug impact on driving
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Designated Driver
Designated Driver
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Peer pressure planning
Peer pressure planning
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Leading cause of preventable death (US)
Leading cause of preventable death (US)
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Stimulants, Depressants, Hallucinogens
Stimulants, Depressants, Hallucinogens
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Personal responsibility
Personal responsibility
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Healthy friendships
Healthy friendships
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Study Notes
Minor and Alcohol Laws
- Zero tolerance policy in Texas prohibits minors from driving with any detectable alcohol.
- Minors can be charged with DUI for any detectable BAC, whereas adults face DWI charges at 0.08% BAC.
- First-time minor DWI offenders face significant consequences, highlighting serious legal repercussions for underage drinking.
Open Container Laws
- Open container laws make it illegal to have any open alcohol container in a vehicle, whether parked or moving.
- Those found with an open container may face criminal charges.
Consequences of Refusing Tests
- Refusal to take a breathalyzer or blood test results in automatic suspension of the driver's license.
- This falls under implied consent laws in Texas.
DWI Charges and Minors
- DWI charges can escalate if a minor is in the vehicle, as seen in cases like Chris driving with his 13-year-old nephew.
Alcohol and Driving Risks
- Intoxication manslaughter involves causing death while driving under the influence.
- Impaired driver's presence significantly raises the risk for traffic collisions, particularly for young drivers (age 16-20) who are 17 times more likely to die in crashes with a BAC of 0.08%.
Alcohol's Effects on Health and Behavior
- Regular drinking in teens can damage their developing brains and impact educational achievement.
- Drinking increases vulnerability to colds and flu due to immune system compromise.
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
- BAC measures the amount of alcohol in the bloodstream; drinking quickly raises BAC levels.
- Factors affecting BAC do not include the color of the alcohol consumed.
Drug Influence and Driving
- Marijuana is the most common drug found in impaired driving incidents after alcohol.
- Alcohol and drugs significantly reduce driving capabilities and worsen judgment.
Safe Practices
- Designating a sober driver for parties is the safest option to prevent drinking and driving.
- Always plan responses to peer pressure concerning drug or alcohol use ahead of time.
Legal and Health Considerations
- Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of death in the U.S.
- Understanding the effects of stimulants, depressants, and hallucinogens is crucial for recognizing their impact during driving.
Responsibilities and Decision Making
- Personal responsibility is emphasized in avoiding alcohol-related risks.
- Encourage maintaining friendships with individuals who promote healthy choices.
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