Alcohol Flashcards

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1
Q

Driving under the influence (DUI) for a first conviction is determined by which blood alcohol concentration?

A

0.08%

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2
Q

The DUI law states that upon a second conviction the violator will serve not less than ___ days in jail.

A

45 days

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3
Q

When taking medicine, you should..?

A

Consult your doctor about the effects before driving

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4
Q

If you have had three beers in the past hour, how long does it take for all of the alcohol to leave your blood stream?

A

3 hours

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5
Q

The DUI law states that upon first conviction the penalty will be ___ fine ___ hours and ___ year(s) revocation

A

350.00 fine, 48 hours in jail, and one year revocation

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6
Q

Which substances can affect your ability to drive?

A

Tranquilizers, Marijuana, Sedatives, Cough Syrups, Cold Tablets containing codeine or antihistamines

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7
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If you have had several beers before driving, the effects of alcohol will be reduced by only what?

A

Waiting several hours

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8
Q

Alcohol in any concentration is a..?

A

Depressant

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9
Q

Which driving skills is/are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs?

A

Alertness and Coordination

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10
Q

Special studies show that all fatal crashes involving alcohol in Tennessee have increased, decreased, or are staying about the same.

A

Decreased

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11
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If you have a BAC of 0.10% you are ___ times more likely to cause an accident than if you are sober.

A

7 times

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12
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The amount of alcohol in the blood is referred to as….

A

Blood alcohol concentration (BAC)

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13
Q

Driving under the influence of drugs carries what penalty?

A

Same as alcohol

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14
Q

If you are operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a alcohol and you are involved in a crash that results in a death of another person/people you may be charged with what?

A

Vehicular Homicide and if convicted, be fined and sentenced to a term in prison

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15
Q

True or False: The more a person weighs, the more alcohol it takes to raise their BAC

A

True

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16
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True or False: If people weigh the same amount, the one with more body fat will show signs of intoxication first.

A

True

17
Q

True or False: Drinking three drinks in one hour affects you just the same as drinking three drinks in three hours.

A

False

18
Q

As the percentage of alcohol (BAC) in your blood increases, you become what?

A

More intoxicated

19
Q

Implied Constant Law means?

A

If asked, you will take a test to determine alcohol or drug content in the blood

20
Q

What driving skills are affected by the use of alcohol and\or drugs?

A

~Alertness and concentration

~Reaction time and coordination