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What percentage of traffic crashes involving fatalities involved alcohol?
40%
What happens to the risk of being in a fatal crash with every 0.02 increase in alcohol concentration?
What are some consequences of drinking and driving? (Select all that apply)
How long does it take for alcohol to affect your brain after drinking?
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What does alcohol affect regarding driving?
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What is the best advice regarding driving after consuming alcohol?
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How much is considered one alcoholic drink?
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How long does it take for the average adult to get rid of each drink?
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What is the best way to slow down the effects of drinking alcohol?
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What occurs if you are found guilty of Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) for the first time?
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You must comply if a police officer asks you to take a PAC test.
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Drivers under age 21 can be arrested for having any amount of alcohol in their system.
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What punishment do you face if convicted of drunk driving? (Select all that apply)
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Alcohol only affects your judgment when you are driving.
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Study Notes
Alcohol and Traffic Crashes
- Approximately 40% of fatal traffic crashes involve alcohol.
- Consuming even small amounts of alcohol significantly increases crash risk.
Alcohol Concentration and Risk
- An increase of 0.02 in blood alcohol concentration nearly doubles the likelihood of a fatal crash.
- Alcohol concentration is typically measured through breath, blood, or urine tests.
Consequences of Drinking and Driving
- Driving under the influence can lead to arrest, hefty fines, increased insurance rates, license suspension, and jail time.
Dangers of Alcohol on Driving
- Alcohol impairs critical driving skills such as judgment and reaction time.
- It enters the bloodstream quickly, reaching the brain in 20 to 40 minutes and affecting judgment areas.
Impairment Effects of Alcohol
- Good judgment is crucial for recognizing when to stop drinking; alcohol undermines this ability.
- Alcohol slows reflexes, distorts vision, reduces alertness, and impairs distance and speed judgment, affecting vehicle control.
Driving After Alcohol Consumption
- It is safest not to drive if you have consumed alcohol, as even a single drink can impair driving ability.
Definition of One Alcoholic Drink
- One drink equates to: 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor, 12 ounces of beer, or 5 ounces of wine.
- Specialty drinks may contain higher alcohol content, equivalent to multiple standard drinks.
Alcohol Elimination from the Body
- It can take up to two hours for the body to metabolize one drink.
- Time is the only effective method for sobering up; coffee or fresh air does not accelerate the process.
Moderating Alcohol Consumption
- Spacing drinks over time and eating food while drinking helps slow alcohol absorption.
- Starchy foods like chips or bread are particularly effective but do not prevent intoxication.
Operating While Intoxicated (OWI)
- Driving with a prohibited alcohol concentration or a detectable controlled substance is illegal.
- First OWI conviction results in a fine and a minimum six-month license revocation; penalties escalate for subsequent offenses.
- Vehicles can be immobilized, and repeated offenses may lead to vehicle seizure.
Implied Consent Law
- Refusal to take a PAC test when requested by a police officer results in at least a one-year license suspension.
Absolute Sobriety Law
- Drivers under 21 can be arrested for any detectable alcohol in their system.
Penalties for Drunk Driving Conviction
- Convicted individuals may face community service, license suspension, and arrest.
Risks of Alcohol Consumption
- Alcohol compromises judgment, hindering the ability to perceive when one has overconsumed.
- It also interferes with judging distances and the speed of moving vehicles, increasing the risk of accidents.
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This flashcard quiz focuses on the critical facts about drinking and driving, particularly the impact of alcohol on traffic safety. It covers definitions and statistics correlated to alcohol content and fatal crashes. Test your knowledge to promote safer driving habits.
