Alcohol

Question 1

studies show that all fatal crashes involving alcohol in Tennessee have

Answer 1

decreased to about one third.

Question 2

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

Answer 2

blood alcohol concentration of .08% or more.

Question 3

Driving while under the influence of drugs carries:

Answer 3

the same penalty as for alcohol

Question 4

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

Answer 4

You can only reduce the effects of alcohol by waiting several hours before driving.

Question 5

Alcohol in any concentration is:

Answer 5

Alcohol, in any concentration, is a depressant and not a stimulant.

Question 6

true or false - The more a person weighs, the more alcohol it takes to raise their BAC

Answer 6

true

Question 7

true or false -If people weigh the same amount, the one with more body fat will show signs of intoxication first

Answer 7

true

Question 8

true or false -Drinking three drinks in one hour affects you just the same as drinking three drinks in three hours

Answer 8

false

Question 9

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

Answer 9

three hours

Question 10

Which of the following driving skills is/are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs? - alertness
coordination
both of the above

Answer 10

both of the above

Question 11

`The DUI law states that upon first conviction the penalty will be:

Answer 11

The minimum penalty for first DUI conviction is $350.00 fine, 48 hours in jail and 1 year license revocation.

Question 12

Which of the following substances can affect the ability to drive?

tranquilizers, marijuana and sedatives
cough syrups and cold tablets containing codeine or antihistamines
all of the above

Answer 12

all of the above

Question 13

The amount of alcohol in the blood is referred to as:

Answer 13

Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is the amount of alcohol contained in the blood.

Question 14

When taking any medicine, you should:

Answer 14

When taking medicine, have your doctor explain how the drug will affect your ability to drive safely.

Question 15

If you are operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a drug or alcohol and you are involved in a crash that results in a death of another person(s), you may:
be charged with vehicular homicide
if convicted, be fined and sentenced to a term in prison
both of the above

Answer 15

Both penalties may result if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol and involved in a crash causing the death of another.

Question 16

The DUI law states that upon a second conviction the violator will serve not less than:

Answer 16

For a second DUI conviction, the violator will serve not less than 45 days in jail.

Question 17

If you have a BAC of .10%, you are _______ times more likely to cause an accident than if you were sober.

Answer 17

With a .10% BAC, you are 7 times more likely to cause a crash than if you were sober.