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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 harms both driving skills and judgement
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, and 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?
Increases the effects of both
Blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on:
Blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on:
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What does blood alcohol content (BAC) not depend on?
What does blood alcohol content (BAC) not depend on?
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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)?
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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?
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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)?
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Drinking alcohol and driving is a serious ___________.
Drinking alcohol and driving is a serious ___________.
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A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should:
A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should:
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What does alcohol affect?
What does alcohol affect?
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Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:
Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:
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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:
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A chemical test is used to measure:
A chemical test is used to measure:
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In this state, what BAC (blood alcohol content) is evidence of intoxication?
In this state, what BAC (blood alcohol content) is evidence of intoxication?
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A breathalyzer is used for what?
A breathalyzer is used for what?
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Study Notes
Alcohol and Driving
- Alcohol impairs both driving skills and judgment significantly.
- Impairment also occurs with other substances like allergy medications, marijuana, and cold remedies.
Combined Effects of Alcohol and Drugs
- Alcohol mixed with another drug can amplify the effects of both substances.
Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)
- BAC is influenced by body weight, quantity of alcohol consumed, and the time elapsed between drinks.
- BAC is not affected by an individual's physical fitness levels.
- On average, the body metabolizes the alcohol in 12 ounces of beer in about one hour.
Consequences of Refusing Testing
- Refusal to take a chemical test, such as a breathalyzer or blood test, results in the revocation of the driver's license.
Driving Under the Influence
- Driving under the influence may lead to imprisonment, mandatory fines, and the revocation of a driver’s license.
Reducing BAC
- The only reliable method to decrease BAC is to allow time for the body to metabolize the alcohol.
Importance of Caution
- Drinking and driving is a major traffic safety issue.
- Drivers using non-prescription drugs should always read labels carefully before operating a vehicle.
Effects of Alcohol on Physical Abilities
- Alcohol negatively impacts recovery from headlight glare, reaction times, and distance judgment.
- Drinking coffee does not lower BAC levels or mitigate impairment effects.
Legal Limits
- A BAC of 0.08% is considered evidence of intoxication in many states.
- A breathalyzer is a device used to test an individual's BAC.
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Description
This quiz examines the effects of alcohol and drugs on driving skills and judgment. It covers important topics such as Blood Alcohol Content (BAC), consequences of refusing testing, and strategies for reducing BAC. Test your knowledge about driving under the influence and its legal implications.
