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Alcohol may make a motorist ____ and ____ to think clearly.
Alcohol may make a motorist ____ and ____ to think clearly.
overconfident, unable
After 2, 3, or 4 drinks, alcohol begins to impair:
After 2, 3, or 4 drinks, alcohol begins to impair:
- Reaction time
- Coordination
- Balance
- All of the above (correct)
What is the only thing that can make a person sober?
What is the only thing that can make a person sober?
time
BAC is determined by:
BAC is determined by:
In NJ it is illegal for an individual who is 21 and older to drive with a BAC of _____ or higher.
In NJ it is illegal for an individual who is 21 and older to drive with a BAC of _____ or higher.
For individuals younger than 21 it is illegal to drive with a BAC of _____ or higher.
For individuals younger than 21 it is illegal to drive with a BAC of _____ or higher.
If a motorist has reached a BAC of _____ after drinking, the risk of causing a motor vehicle accident doubles.
If a motorist has reached a BAC of _____ after drinking, the risk of causing a motor vehicle accident doubles.
One drink equals:
One drink equals:
Law enforcement is trained to notice certain telltale signs that a motorist has been drinking which include:
Law enforcement is trained to notice certain telltale signs that a motorist has been drinking which include:
What may a host become involved in if a guest is involved in a D&D collision after a party?
What may a host become involved in if a guest is involved in a D&D collision after a party?
After alcohol, what is the drug most often found with drivers involved in collisions?
After alcohol, what is the drug most often found with drivers involved in collisions?
Match the effects of marijuana use on a motorist:
Match the effects of marijuana use on a motorist:
How often should a motorist have their eyes tested?
How often should a motorist have their eyes tested?
List 3 ways to avoid drinking and driving.
List 3 ways to avoid drinking and driving.
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Study Notes
Alcohol and Driving
- Alcohol can cause motorists to become overconfident and unable to think clearly.
- After consuming 2 to 4 drinks, alcohol significantly impairs reaction time, coordination, and balance.
Sobering Up
- The only method to sober up is simply time; no other method is effective in reducing Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC).
Understanding BAC
- Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is influenced by the quantity of alcohol consumed, body weight, the pace of drinking, and food intake.
- In New Jersey, it is illegal for individuals aged 21 and older to drive with a BAC of 0.08% or higher.
- For those under 21, any BAC of 0.01% or higher is considered illegal.
Accident Risk
- Reaching a BAC of 0.05% increases the risk of causing a motor vehicle accident to double.
Measuring Alcohol Consumption
- One standard drink is defined as:
- 1.5 ounces of liquor
- 12 ounces of beer
- 5 ounces of wine.
Signs of Impaired Driving
- Law enforcement identifies signs that indicate a motorist may have been drinking, including:
- Speeding
- Weaving
- Slow driving
- Jerking motions
- Quick stops
Liability for Hosts
- Hosts of parties may face lawsuits if guests are involved in driving under the influence (DUI) collisions after the event.
Other Impairing Substances
- Marijuana is the most commonly found drug, after alcohol, among drivers involved in collisions.
- Marijuana can impair motorists in several ways, including:
- Loss of tracking ability
- Impaired distant judgment
- Reduced vigilance
- Divided attention
Vision Testing
- Motorists should have their eyes tested every two years to ensure safe driving capabilities.
Avoiding Drinking and Driving
- Three effective strategies to avoid drinking and driving include:
- Designating a sober driver
- Utilizing public transportation
- Calling a taxi.
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