Alcohol and Driving Flashcards

Which of the following influences the effects of alcohol? (Select all that apply)

What effect does drinking alcohol and taking a prescription drug or over-the-counter medicine have?

What should a driver who is taking a non-prescription drug do?

What is a breathalyzer?

What happens to your driver's license if you refuse to take a chemical test (breath or blood)?

What kinds of drugs, other than alcohol, can affect your driving ability?

Is it illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is 0.01% or more?

A chemical test is used to measure what?

Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol helps to lower blood alcohol content.

If you drink alcohol socially, what helps ensure safe driving?

On average, how long does it take for the human body to dispose of the alcohol in 12 ounces of beer?

What factors does blood alcohol content (BAC) depend on?

BAC does depend on how physically fit you are.

What effect might alcohol and another drug have when combined in your blood?

What is the ONLY effective way to reduce your blood alcohol content (BAC)?

Alcohol's Influence on Driving

Various factors influence alcohol effects, including stomach contents, individual body weight, and the time interval between drinks.
Mixing alcohol with prescription or over-the-counter medications can significantly enhance the effects of alcohol.

Drug Use and Driving

Non-prescription drug users should always check labels before driving to understand potential impacts on their driving ability.
Almost all drugs, including common cold medicines, can impair driving capabilities.

Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)

A Breathalyzer is a device that measures blood alcohol content (BAC) from breath samples.
For individuals under 21, a BAC of 0.01% or higher is illegal for driving.
BAC is affected by several factors: body weight, time between alcohol consumption, quantity consumed, and food intake.
BAC remains unaffected by physical fitness, tolerance, or the type of alcoholic beverage consumed.

Chemical Testing and License Consequences

Refusing a chemical test, such as a breath or blood test, results in losing your driver's license.
A chemical test is primarily used to measure a person’s BAC.

Misconceptions about Sobering Up

Drinking coffee after consuming alcohol does not lower BAC; time is the only effective method for sober recovery.
A 150 lb male typically metabolizes the alcohol in 12 ounces of beer in approximately one hour.

Ensuring Safe Driving

To promote safe driving after alcohol consumption, it is advisable to have a designated driver who remains sober.
Combining alcohol with another drug can amplify the effects of both substances, increasing risk.

Test your knowledge on the effects of alcohol on driving with these flashcards. Learn about how various factors, including food intake and body weight, influence alcohol's impact, as well as the risks of combining alcohol with medications. Perfect for understanding safe driving practices.