Drivers Ed Chapter 7 Skills Quiz & Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What are inhibitions?

Inner forces of personality that hold back one's impulsive behavior.

What does blood alcohol concentration (BAC) refer to?

Percentage of alcohol in a person's bloodstream determined by chemical tests.

A driver with a BAC of .08 can be charged with _______.

driving while intoxicated.

What is a depressant?

A drug that slows down the central nervous system. Signup and view all the answers

What is a field sobriety test?

On-the-spot roadside tests that help a police officer detect driver impairment from alcohol. Signup and view all the answers

What are over the counter medicines?

Drugs that can be obtained legally without a doctor's order. Signup and view all the answers

What is peer education?

Where young people help other young people make responsible decisions. Signup and view all the answers

What is a hallucinogen?

A mind-altering drug that changes personality and distorts vision and perception. Signup and view all the answers

A driver with a BAC above the legal limit might be charged with ______.

driving under the influence (DUI). Signup and view all the answers

What is a stimulant?

A drug that speeds up a person's central nervous system. Signup and view all the answers

What is an intoxilyzer?

A machine that determines BAC by measuring a person's breath. Signup and view all the answers

What are prescription medicines?

Drugs that can only be purchased under a doctor's order. Signup and view all the answers

What is euphoria in the context of alcohol use?

A person's alcohol-induced false feeling of well-being. Signup and view all the answers

What is zero tolerance law?

A law that makes it illegal for a person under 21 to drive with any measurable amount of alcohol in the blood. Signup and view all the answers

What is peer pressure?

The influence that others of similar age and/or interests have on another person. Signup and view all the answers

What is implied consent law?

By accepting a driver's license, a person agrees to be tested for BAC if stopped for suspicion of alcohol or drug use while driving. Signup and view all the answers

What is nystagmus?

The involuntary jerking of the eyes as a person gazes to the side. Signup and view all the answers

What is a designated driver?

Someone who decides ahead of time to abstain from drinking at social functions. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Important Terms and Definitions

Inhibitions: Inner personality forces that restrain impulsive actions and behaviors.
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC): A measurement of alcohol percentage in the bloodstream, established through chemical tests.
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI): Legal charge for a driver with a BAC of 0.08 or higher.
Depressant: A category of drugs that slow down the central nervous system, affecting reaction time and coordination.
Field Sobriety Test: A series of roadside assessments conducted by police to evaluate a driver's alcohol impairment.
Over-the-Counter Medicine: Medications available for purchase without a prescription that can impact driving ability.
Peer Education: A method where young individuals assist their peers in making informed and responsible choices.
Hallucinogen: Substance that can alter perception, vision, and personality, leading to distorted realities.
Driving Under the Influence (DUI): Legal charge for driving with a BAC above the legally permitted limit.
Stimulant: A type of drug that increases the activity of the central nervous system, potentially impairing judgment.
Intoxilyzer: A breath analysis device used to measure an individual's BAC.
Prescription Medicine: Drugs that require a physician's authorization to be obtained; can affect driving capabilities.
Euphoria: A misleading sense of well-being induced by alcohol consumption, often leading to impaired judgment.
Zero Tolerance Law: Legislation prohibiting individuals under 21 from operating a vehicle with any detectable level of alcohol in their system.
Peer Pressure: The social influence exerted by individuals of similar age or interests, often affecting decision-making regarding substance use.
Implied Consent Law: Law stating that obtaining a driver's license indicates consent to BAC testing if suspected of driving under the influence.
Nystagmus: An involuntary movement of the eyes observable when an individual looks to the side, often assessed in sobriety tests.
Designated Driver: A person who consciously chooses to refrain from alcohol consumption in social settings to ensure safe transportation for others.

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