Drivers Ed Chapter 7 Unit Test

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What is alcohol?

Drug

What is the most common penalty for a first-time conviction of DWI or DUI?

Driver's license suspension

When does alcohol begin to affect a person's ability?

The moment it enters the brain

What is affected by drinking alcoholic beverages?

Judgment and coordination Signup and view all the answers

What are a person's inhibitions?

Inner forces of a personality that hold back impulsive behavior Signup and view all the answers

What can occur if a large amount of alcohol is consumed over a short period?

Death Signup and view all the answers

What is the most accurate way to determine a person's level of intoxication?

Determine the person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) Signup and view all the answers

When comparing the alcohol content of typical servings of beer, wine, and mixed drinks, what can be said?

About the same amount of alcohol in each Signup and view all the answers

You can easily sober up by drinking black coffee.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the best advice to give a social drinker planning to drink?

Let a nondrinker drive Signup and view all the answers

What effect can cold medicine have on a driver who has been drinking?

Increase drowsiness and poor judgment Signup and view all the answers

What is the only sure way to reduce the body's BAC?

Wait the necessary time the body needs to eliminate the alcohol Signup and view all the answers

What can depressants do to a person?

Make them depressed and sleepy Signup and view all the answers

Alcohol is a stimulant.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the danger of a driver using amphetamines on a long trip?

Create a false sense of alertness Signup and view all the answers

What can prescription drugs taken in combination with alcoholic beverages cause?

Can be very dangerous Signup and view all the answers

What must a person be at least to legally buy or consume alcoholic beverages?

21 years of age Signup and view all the answers

What does implied consent mean for a driver?

Agrees to be tested for blood alcohol concentration Signup and view all the answers

What BAC level must a person be at to be charged with DWI?

At least 0.08% Signup and view all the answers

What law requires a driver to automatically give consent to be tested for BAC if arrested for DUI or DWI?

Implied consent law Signup and view all the answers

What do police measure to determine a person's level of intoxication?

Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) Signup and view all the answers

What checks can law-enforcement officers conduct if they suspect a driver is DUI or DWI?

Field sobriety tests Signup and view all the answers

What is called when age groups influence a person?

Peer pressure Signup and view all the answers

What do people often find difficult when confronted with negative peer pressure?

Say no without the fear of hurting others Signup and view all the answers

What is peer education?

A process in which young people help other young people make decisions and determine goals Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Alcohol and Its Effects

Alcohol is classified as a drug and a depressant, impacting the central nervous system.
Alcohol affects a person's ability the moment it enters the brain, impairing judgment and coordination.

DWI and DUI Penalties

First-time convictions of DWI or DUI typically result in a driver's license suspension.
A Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of at least 0.08% is required to charge someone with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI).

Impairment and Sobriety

Sober up myths: Drinking black coffee does not increase sobriety and will not lower BAC.
The only effective way to reduce BAC and impairment is to wait for the body to naturally eliminate alcohol over time.

Alcohol Consumption and Types

A typical serving of beer, wine, and mixed drinks contains approximately the same amount of alcohol.
Mixing prescription drugs with alcohol can be dangerous and increase risks of drowsiness and impaired judgment.

The legal age to buy or consume alcoholic beverages is 21 years.
Implied consent means drivers automatically agree to be tested for BAC when arrested on suspicion of DUI or DWI.

Testing and Enforcement

Law enforcement measures BAC to determine a person's level of intoxication.
Field sobriety tests are conducted by officers at roadside checks for suspected DUI or DWI.

Peer Influence and Decision Making

Peer pressure significantly influences decisions, particularly in negative social situations where individuals may struggle to say no.
Peer education involves young individuals helping each other in decision-making and goal-setting processes.

Risks of Stimulants

Using amphetamines during long trips can create a false sense of alertness, increasing driving risks.

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