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What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement?
What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement?
- It helps driving skills but harms your judgement.
- It has no effect on either driving skills or judgement.
- It has no effect on judgement but it harms driving skills.
- It harms both driving skills and judgement. (correct)
What kinds of drugs, other than alcohol, can affect your driving ability?
What kinds of drugs, other than alcohol, can affect your driving ability?
- An allergy medicine.
- Marijuana.
- All of these choices. (correct)
- A cold remedy.
What effect might alcohol and another drug have when combined in your blood?
What effect might alcohol and another drug have when combined in your blood?
- Increase the effects of both. (correct)
- Have no effect on driving ability.
- Reduce the effects of the drug or medicine.
- Reduce the effects of the alcohol.
Blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on each of the following except?
Blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on each of the following except?
What happens to your driver's license if you refuse to take a chemical test (breath or blood)?
What happens to your driver's license if you refuse to take a chemical test (breath or blood)?
What are the consequences that can result from driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs?
What are the consequences that can result from driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs?
What is the only effective way to reduce your blood alcohol content (BAC)?
What is the only effective way to reduce your blood alcohol content (BAC)?
Drinking alcohol and driving is?
Drinking alcohol and driving is?
A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should?
A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should?
Which of the following does alcohol affect?
Which of the following does alcohol affect?
Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol?
Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol?
On average, the human body can dispose of the alcohol in 12 ounces of beer in about?
On average, the human body can dispose of the alcohol in 12 ounces of beer in about?
A chemical test is used to measure?
A chemical test is used to measure?
Which of the following influence the effects of alcohol?
Which of the following influence the effects of alcohol?
In this state, what BAC (blood alcohol content) is evidence of intoxication?
In this state, what BAC (blood alcohol content) is evidence of intoxication?
Which of the following does not happen after drinking?
Which of the following does not happen after drinking?
What effect does drinking alcohol and taking a prescription drug or over-the-counter medicine have?
What effect does drinking alcohol and taking a prescription drug or over-the-counter medicine have?
If you drink alcohol socially, what helps ensure safe driving?
If you drink alcohol socially, what helps ensure safe driving?
Which of the following is true - People driving under the influence of alcohol are?
Which of the following is true - People driving under the influence of alcohol are?
Which of the following statements is true about BAC (blood alcohol content)?
Which of the following statements is true about BAC (blood alcohol content)?
Study Notes
Alcohol and Driving Skills
- Alcohol negatively impacts both driving skills and judgment.
- Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is crucial to understanding intoxication levels.
Effects of Other Drugs
- Non-alcohol substances like allergy meds, marijuana, and cold remedies can impair driving ability.
- The combination of alcohol and other drugs enhances their effects.
BAC Influences
- Factors affecting BAC include body weight, quantity consumed, and time between drinks.
- Persistence of alcohol in the body is typically about one hour for 12 ounces of beer.
- A BAC of 0.08% indicates intoxication, legally impeding driving.
Consequences of Refusing Tests
- Refusal to undergo a chemical test results in driver's license suspension.
- Driving under the influence may lead to imprisonment, fines, and license revocation.
Safe Practices
- Time is the only reliable way to reduce BAC; coffee, exercise, or cold showers do not help.
- Reading labels of non-prescription drugs is essential before driving.
Alcohol's Effects on the Body
- Alcohol slows reflexes and reduces alertness, distorts judgment of speed and distance.
- Drinking coffee post-alcohol consumption does not decrease BAC.
Social Drinking Safety
- To ensure safe driving after social drinking, ride with a sober friend instead of relying on coffee or other methods.
- Driving under the influence is a universal concern, affecting all drivers, not just those who drink.
Importance of Understanding BAC Tests
- Breathalyzers measure BAC and are critical for legal enforcement of drinking and driving laws.
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Description
This quiz examines how alcohol and other drugs impact driving abilities and judgment. It covers key concepts like Blood Alcohol Content (BAC), the effects of various substances, and the consequences of refusing sobriety tests. Understand safe driving practices and the science behind intoxication levels.
