Alcohol and Drink Driving Flashcards
What is a standard drink.
A standard drink is a measurement for alcohol that is equal to 10g of pure alcohol.
How does alcohol affect driving?
poor concentration
slower reqction times
poor judgement of speed and distance
impaired vision
false sense of confidence
What does BAC stand for and what are the they for different licences?
BAC stands for Blood Alcohol Concentration.
For restricted licenses (learners, p1 and p2): 0.00
Unrestricted licenses : 0.05
What are the factors that impact how alcohol affects a person.
body size
body fat
gender
food intake
condition of liver
health of the person
What is RBT?
RBT stands for Random Breath Testing which was first implemented in 1982. NSW police conduct around 5 million a year.