DWI Class Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What are the course objectives?

Help people carry out responsible drinking and drugged driving decisions which will prevent future DWI.

Has the number of DWI related traffic deaths increased over the past few years?

False

What are possible reasons for the decline of DWI in Texas?

More enforcement, stronger laws, lower BAC level used, more breath tests given, education, safer vehicles.

What has had the biggest impact on the decline of DWI?

Education Signup and view all the answers

What does BAC stand for?

Blood alcohol concentration Signup and view all the answers

What is the illegal BAC in Texas?

.08 Signup and view all the answers

Define intoxication in the state of Texas.

Alcohol concentration of .08 or more or not having use of your mental or physical faculties because of alcohol or other drugs. Signup and view all the answers

What is the fine for a DWI conviction of BAC .16 or higher?

6,000 Signup and view all the answers

What are the two points of Administrative License Revocation (ALR)?

Penalty of 90 days if no DWI in the last ten years or 1 year if one or more in the last ten years. Signup and view all the answers

What are two points about the Implied Consent Law?

Refused test results in penalties of 180 days if no prior refusals or 2 years if one or more. Signup and view all the answers

What are three penalties for DWI in Texas?

Fines, license suspension, jail time. Signup and view all the answers

What is the fine for a first time DWI in Texas?

2,000, 90 days to 1 year, 72 hours to 180 days in jail. Signup and view all the answers

What defines the open container law?

Vehicle on public highway with driver or passenger having open container, seal broken, or contents partially removed. Signup and view all the answers

What are exceptions to the open container law?

Vehicle for hire, motor home living quarters, locked storage, trunk, behind last seat if no trunk. Signup and view all the answers

What does I - P - D - E stand for?

Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute Signup and view all the answers

Does alcohol increase risk-taking?

True Signup and view all the answers

What type of reaction time is most affected by alcohol?

Complex Signup and view all the answers

What do tests on driving performance show about the effects of alcohol?

It reduces driving abilities as BAC increases. Signup and view all the answers

What is the lowest BAC that affects driving tasks?

.05 Signup and view all the answers

How does the probability of crash responsibility change with increasing BAC?

As BAC increases, the probability and responsibility for a fatal crash increases. Signup and view all the answers

What are 4 ways to prevent intoxication?

Food, strength of alcohol, time, amount taken. Signup and view all the answers

What is the best defense against intoxication?

Time Signup and view all the answers

What driving errors are caused by marijuana?

The ability to draw on past driving experiences. Signup and view all the answers

What effect do alcohol and marijuana have on driving impairment?

Greater effect on driving impairment. Signup and view all the answers

What is alcoholism?

Continued use despite reoccurring problems. Signup and view all the answers

What type of substance is alcohol?

Depressant Signup and view all the answers

How do you figure total pure alcohol by volume in an alcoholic beverage?

Size times the strength of drink. Signup and view all the answers

Which alcoholic beverage has the most alcohol by volume?

Cooler-12oz Signup and view all the answers

What are the 4 factors that determine BAC?

Rate of absorption, drinking rate, body weight, size of drink. Signup and view all the answers

What is the rate of absorption affected most by?

Strength of drink. Signup and view all the answers

List 3 ways alcohol is eliminated from the body.

<ol> <li>Breath 8%, 2. Sweat 2%, 3. Liver 90%.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Which function removes the most alcohol?

Liver 90%. Signup and view all the answers

At what rate is alcohol eliminated from the body?

0.015 % per hour. Signup and view all the answers

When does BAC continue to rise?

30 minutes after stopping drinking. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first thing and mostly affected by alcohol?

Judgment. Signup and view all the answers

What type of vision is affected the most by alcohol?

Side vision. Signup and view all the answers

What are 5 reasons alcohol affects the body differently?

Expectation, mood, tolerance, fatigue, individual differences. Signup and view all the answers

What factors most affect the rate of absorption?

Strength of the drink. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Course Overview

Objectives aim to promote responsible drinking and prevent drugged driving to reduce DWI incidents.

DWI Trends in Texas

There has been a decrease in DWI-related traffic deaths in recent years.

Factors Contributing to DWI Decline

Increased enforcement and stronger laws.
Lower blood alcohol concentration (BAC) thresholds.
Greater accessibility and frequency of breath tests.
Enhanced educational programs about the dangers of DWI.
Vehicles designed with improved safety features.

Impact of Education

Education has had the most significant influence on the decline of DWI incidents.

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)

BAC refers to the blood alcohol concentration measure.
The legal limit for BAC in Texas is 0.08.

Definition of Intoxication

Intoxication in Texas is defined by a BAC of 0.08 or higher, or impairment of mental or physical faculties due to alcohol or drugs.

DWI Conviction Penalties

A DWI conviction with a BAC of 0.16 or higher incurs a fine of $6,000.

Administrative License Revocation (ALR)

A failed BAC test can lead to license revocation for 90 days if the individual has no prior violations in the past ten years, or for one year if there are prior violations.

Drivers are presumed to have given consent to BAC testing when operating a vehicle on public highways; refusal can result in license suspension for 180 days to 2 years.

Penalties for DWI

Typical penalties for DWI in Texas include fines, suspension of the driver's license, and jail time.

First-Time DWI Penalties

A first-time DWI may result in a fine up to $2,000, 90 days to 1 year of license suspension, and a jail term ranging from 72 hours to 180 days.

Open Container Law

It is illegal to possess an open container of alcohol in a vehicle on public highways, applicable to both drivers and passengers.

Exceptions to Open Container Law

Open containers are allowed in vehicles for hire, motor homes, locked storage compartments, or behind the last seat if there's no trunk.

The I-P-D-E System

I-P-D-E stands for Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute, a strategy for safe driving.

Alcohol's Effect on Risk Taking

Alcohol consumption increases the propensity for risky behaviors.

Alcohol’s Impact on Reaction Time

Complex reaction times are most adversely affected by alcohol consumption.

Driving Performance and Alcohol

Driving abilities diminish as BAC rises; performance is impaired even at a BAC of 0.05.

Crash Probability and Responsibility

The likelihood of crash involvement and accountability rises with increasing BAC levels.

Preventing Intoxication

Strategies to prevent intoxication include monitoring food intake, alcohol strength, timing between drinks, and the total amount consumed.

Time as a Defense

Time is the most effective method to mitigate alcohol's intoxicating effects.

Marijuana can impair the ability to utilize past driving experiences effectively.

Combined Effects of Alcohol and Marijuana

The combination of alcohol and marijuana results in greater impairment of driving abilities.

Understanding Alcoholism

Alcoholism is characterized by the continued use of alcohol despite occurring negative consequences.

Alcohol Classification

Alcohol is categorized as a depressant, influencing the central nervous system.

Calculating Pure Alcohol Content

Total pure alcohol by volume can be calculated as the drink size multiplied by the drink's alcohol strength.

Alcoholic Beverages with High Alcohol Content

Coolers generally contain the highest alcohol by volume for common beverages.

Four Determining Factors for BAC

BAC is influenced by the rate of absorption, drinking speed, body weight, and the size of the consumed drink.

Most Influential Factor on Absorption Rate

The strength of the alcoholic drink has the greatest effect on the absorption rate.

Elimination of Alcohol from the Body

Alcohol is primarily eliminated through the liver (90%), breath (8%), and sweat (2%).

Alcohol Elimination Rate

The average rate of alcohol elimination from the body is 0.015% per hour.

BAC Levels After Drinking Stops

BAC levels may continue to rise for up to 30 minutes after stopping alcohol consumption.

Initial Effects of Alcohol

Judgment is the first cognitive ability to be significantly affected by alcohol consumption.

Vision Impairment Due to Alcohol

Side vision is particularly impaired when under the influence of alcohol.

Factors Affecting Alcohol's Impact

Alcohol affects individuals differently due to various factors including expectation, mood, tolerance, fatigue, and personal differences.

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Test your knowledge on DWI course objectives and statistics. This quiz covers important information on responsible drinking and the decline of DWI-related incidents in Texas. Ideal for anyone wanting to better understand DWI prevention strategies.