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

0.08%
The DUI law states that upon a second conviction the violator will serve not less than ___ days in jail.

45 days
When taking medicine, you should..?

Consult your doctor about the effects before driving
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?

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

350.00 fine, 48 hours in jail, and one year revocation
Which substances can affect your ability to drive?

Tranquilizers, Marijuana, Sedatives, Cough Syrups, Cold Tablets containing codeine or antihistamines
If you have had several beers before driving, the effects of alcohol will be reduced by only what?

Waiting several hours
Alcohol in any concentration is a..?

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

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

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

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

Blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
Driving under the influence of drugs carries what penalty?

Same as alcohol
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?

Vehicular Homicide and if convicted, be fined and sentenced to a term in prison
True or False: The more a person weighs, the more alcohol it takes to raise their BAC

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

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

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

More intoxicated
Implied Constant Law means?
If asked, you will take a test to determine alcohol or drug content in the blood

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

~Alertness and concentration
~Reaction time and coordination