Alcohol Test Flashcards
Almost ________ people are killed and ________ are injured because of alcohol
20,000
300,000
Alcohol is a major factor in at least _____ of all deaths
50%
__ out of every __ Americans will be involved in an alcohol related crash in their lives
2 out of every 5
Between ____ and ____ on Friday and Saturday, __ out of every ___ drivers is legally drunk
10:00pm and 3:00am
1 out of every 10
Common effect of alcohol?
Euphoria- feeling of well being that makes a person believe they’re more skilled than they really are
What type of drug is alcohol?
Depressant- slows down bodily functions
What happens to alcohol once it hits the stomach?
Absorbed through stomach lining and to blood stream (not digested)
Affects of one drink of alcohol (4)
- affect judgement, reasoning and concentration
- reduce coordination
- distort depth perception
- alter moods and emotions
How does alcohol impair the SIPDE process? (3)
- stares in one direction and fails to keep the eyes moving
- slow to interpret what he/she sees
- errors in predicting space, speed, and time which results in making poor decisions
How alcohol affects your vision (3)
- poor side vision
- objects seem further away
- double or blurry vision
How does alcohol poisoning occur?
When large amounts of alcohol are consumed in a short period of time
What part of the brain is damaged during alcohol poisoning?
Medulla
Typical drinking and driving problems (8)
- driving too fast
- driving too close to curbs or crossing the center line
- driving in spurts
- not stopping for/running traffic signs or signals
- passing without enough space
- approaching stop signs too fast and making very jerky stops
- driving at night without lights
- not dimming brights when meeting oncoming traffic
What is the only way to sober up?
Time
Ways to control intake or impairment of alcohol (7)
- set unwanted drink down
- drink water or a soft drink instead
- set a limit
- space your drinks at least an hour apart
- sip drink slowly
- avoid drinks with high alcohol concentration
- leave part of your drink in the glass
Ways to reduce drinking and driving risks (6)
- don’t drink and drive
- give your keys to someone
- call a friend, taxi, or parent
- appoint a designated driver
- finish drink an hour before driving home
- refuse to ride with any drivers who have been drinking
How long does it take the body to rid itself of one drink?
1 hour and 15 minutes
What’s the implied consent law?
By obtaining a license, you automatically consent to be tested for alcohol and other drugs if arrested on suspicion of a DUI
What’s the penalty for refusing to take a sobriety test?
6 month suspension of driving priveliges for first offense
What will a police officer ask you for if you get pulled over?
Your license and insurance card
What’s a field sobriety test?
A physical test to assess a persons degree of impairment
What are two types of field sobriety tests?
- horizontal gaze nystagmus test (involuntary jerking of eye)
- divided attention impairment (mental and physical impairment)
What does a chemical test do?
Analyzes blood, urine, or breath to determine the BAC
What’s the BAC for drunk ness in Illinois?
.08
What are penalties for a DUI conviction? (3)
- 1 year revocation of license
- 1 year in jail
- $1,000.00 fine
