Questions and Answers
What is the yearly cost of alcohol-related crashes in the United States?
51 billion
______ decrease reaction time, judgment and inhibitions because these drugs suppress the central nervous system.
Depressants
Which of the following is not a common driver distraction?
Hallucinogens relax the central nervous system and the brain.
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A person's BAC is estimated to decrease 0.015 percent an hour.
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______ heighten a person's senses by arousing the central nervous system.
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Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is defined as the ratio of alcohol in the system to _____ in the system.
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Which of the following would be at the greatest risk of driver fatigue?
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The second most common drug to cause vehicle collisions is:
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Alcohol can affect your:
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All of the following are characteristics of aggressive drivers except:
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Road rage is defined as the operation of a motor vehicle in a selfish, bold or pushy manner, without regard for the rights or safety of the other users of the street and highways.
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According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health website, there were more young people killed in 2002 by motor vehicle collisions than anything else.
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Which of the following factors does not contribute to the possibility of fatigued driving?
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All of the following are effective countermeasures of fatigue except:
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Which of these drinks contain the most alcohol?
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Which of the following can affect BAC?
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To avoid encounters with aggressive drivers, you should:
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Approximately 10% of vehicles being driven during the daytime have a driver that is talking on a cell phone.
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In 2004, 39% of all traffic fatalities involved alcohol.
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The lungs are responsible for processing toxins.
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______ distort reality and can cause delusions.
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of a fatigue-related crash?
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_______ relax the central nervous system can be addictive if taken for a long period of time.
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Drivers who experience road rage tend to use their vehicle as a weapon.
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Study Notes
Alcohol-Related Costs and Effects
- Yearly cost of alcohol-related crashes in the U.S. is approximately $51 billion.
- Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) decreases at a rate of 0.015% per hour.
- In 2004, 39% of all traffic fatalities involved alcohol.
- All factors including age, weight, gender, and drinking habits affect BAC.
Types of Drugs
- Depressants: Lower reaction time, judgment, and inhibitions by suppressing the central nervous system.
- Stimulants: Heighten senses and arouse the central nervous system.
- Hallucinogens: Distort reality and can cause delusions; false to say they relax the central nervous system.
- Narcotics: Relax the central nervous system and can be addictive with prolonged use.
Driving Risks and Distractions
- The second most common drug causing vehicle collisions is marijuana.
- Common driver distractions do not include safety belts.
- Drivers at the greatest risk for fatigue include young men driving late at night.
- Approximately 10% of daytime drivers are using a cell phone.
Aggressive Driving and Road Rage
- Characteristics of aggressive drivers do not include the belief in inferior driving skills.
- Road rage defined as selfish, bold, or pushy driving behavior lacks regard for others.
- Drivers with road rage can use their vehicle as a weapon.
Fatigue and Driving Safety
- Fatiguing driving factors do not include driving short distances with regular breaks.
- Effective fatigue countermeasures do not include allowing eyes to lose focus.
- Fatigue-related crashes typically do not involve vehicles traveling at reduced speeds.
General Safety Tips
- To avoid aggressive drivers, practice safe driving and awareness.
- Alcohol affects multiple areas including coordination, judgment, and reaction time.
- Minimizing distractions and recognizing warning signs of fatigue can enhance driving safety.
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This quiz explores the financial impact of alcohol-related crashes, the various types of drugs and their effects on driving performance, as well as the risks associated with substance use while operating a vehicle. Learn about the statistics behind DUI incidents and how different substances impair driving capabilities.
