alcohol Flashcards
in new jersey, person under 21 years of age are considered under the influence (DUI) when their BAC is:
.01, .05, .10 (above 0.01)
what are some telltale signs of a drunk driver?
weaving between lanes, driving slower than the normal traffic flow, quick and sudden stops
a 5-ounce glass of wine contains the same amount of alcohol as:
one 12-ounce can of beer
if a person has been drinking what can sober them up?
time
studies show that the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking:
beer
studies show that the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking:
beer
drugs that may affect basic driving skills are:
cold pills, tranquilizers, some prescription drugs
the first signs of alcohol impairment are usually
increased reaction time, impaired memory, some muscular
what is the best way to reduce the risk of a crash after drinking alcohol?
do not drive after drinking
at what blood alcohol content (BAC) percentage is it illegal for individuals over age 21 to drive?
0.08%
if a driver reaches a BAC of .05% after drinking alcohol, their chance of causing a crash is what?
2 times
what is equal in alcohol content to two 12 ounces. bottles of beer?
two 1.5 ounce amounts of 86 proof liquor
what could happen to the host if a guest, who has been drinking alcohol leaves their house and becomes involved in an accident?
lawsuit
for a driver under the age of 21 what is the BAC that would have them penalized?
0.01%
the number of drinks needed to raise your blood alcohol content above the legal limits depends on:
your body weight, the amount you drink and the time element involved.