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What is the yearly cost of alcohol-related crashes in the United States?
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.
______ 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?
Which of the following is not a common driver distraction?
- Texting
- Safety belts (correct)
- Talking to passengers
- Adjusting the radio
Hallucinogens relax the central nervous system and the brain.
Hallucinogens relax the central nervous system and the brain.
A person's BAC is estimated to decrease 0.015 percent an hour.
A person's BAC is estimated to decrease 0.015 percent an hour.
______ heighten a person's senses by arousing the central nervous system.
______ heighten a person's senses by arousing the central nervous system.
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is defined as the ratio of alcohol in the system to _____ in the system.
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is defined as the ratio of alcohol in the system to _____ in the system.
Which of the following would be at the greatest risk of driver fatigue?
Which of the following would be at the greatest risk of driver fatigue?
The second most common drug to cause vehicle collisions is:
The second most common drug to cause vehicle collisions is:
Alcohol can affect your:
Alcohol can affect your:
All of the following are characteristics of aggressive drivers except:
All of the following are characteristics of aggressive drivers except:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Which of the following factors does not contribute to the possibility of fatigued driving?
Which of the following factors does not contribute to the possibility of fatigued driving?
All of the following are effective countermeasures of fatigue except:
All of the following are effective countermeasures of fatigue except:
Which of these drinks contain the most alcohol?
Which of these drinks contain the most alcohol?
Which of the following can affect BAC?
Which of the following can affect BAC?
To avoid encounters with aggressive drivers, you should:
To avoid encounters with aggressive drivers, you should:
Approximately 10% of vehicles being driven during the daytime have a driver that is talking on a cell phone.
Approximately 10% of vehicles being driven during the daytime have a driver that is talking on a cell phone.
In 2004, 39% of all traffic fatalities involved alcohol.
In 2004, 39% of all traffic fatalities involved alcohol.
The lungs are responsible for processing toxins.
The lungs are responsible for processing toxins.
______ distort reality and can cause delusions.
______ distort reality and can cause delusions.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a fatigue-related crash?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a fatigue-related crash?
_______ relax the central nervous system can be addictive if taken for a long period of time.
_______ relax the central nervous system can be addictive if taken for a long period of time.
Drivers who experience road rage tend to use their vehicle as a weapon.
Drivers who experience road rage tend to use their vehicle as a weapon.
Flashcards
Alcohol-related crash cost (yearly)
Alcohol-related crash cost (yearly)
The yearly financial cost of alcohol-related vehicle crashes in the U.S.
Depressants' effect on driving
Depressants' effect on driving
These drugs slow down the central nervous system, impacting reaction time, judgment, and inhibitions.
Common driver distraction (not)
Common driver distraction (not)
Safety belts are not a common driver distraction
Hallucinogens' effect on central nervous system
Hallucinogens' effect on central nervous system
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BAC decrease rate
BAC decrease rate
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Stimulants' effect on the brain
Stimulants' effect on the brain
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BAC definition
BAC definition
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Driver fatigue risk (highest)
Driver fatigue risk (highest)
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Second most common drug causing collisions
Second most common drug causing collisions
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Alcohol's effect on the body
Alcohol's effect on the body
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Non-characteristic of aggressive driving
Non-characteristic of aggressive driving
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Road rage definition (incorrect)
Road rage definition (incorrect)
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Vehicle collisions and young people (2002)
Vehicle collisions and young people (2002)
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Factor not contributing to fatigued driving
Factor not contributing to fatigued driving
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Ineffective fatigue countermeasure
Ineffective fatigue countermeasure
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Drinks with equal alcohol content
Drinks with equal alcohol content
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Factors affecting BAC
Factors affecting BAC
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Avoiding aggressive drivers
Avoiding aggressive drivers
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Cell phone use during daytime driving (% approx.)
Cell phone use during daytime driving (% approx.)
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Alcohol involvement in traffic fatalities (2004)
Alcohol involvement in traffic fatalities (2004)
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Lungs and toxin processing
Lungs and toxin processing
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Effect of hallucinogens on reality
Effect of hallucinogens on reality
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Fatigued crash characteristic (not)
Fatigued crash characteristic (not)
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Narcotics' central nervous system effect and addiction
Narcotics' central nervous system effect and addiction
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Road rage and vehicles as weapons
Road rage and vehicles as weapons
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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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