Drivers Ed Chapter 7 Skills Flashcards

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.