Ch 6 & 7 Flashcards
What 4 factors determine a person’s BAC?
quantity of alc consumed, body weight, how quickly drinks are consumed, food eaten
a BAC of 0.05 causes the risk of an accident to ________
double
For 21+, what is the illegal BAC?
0.8 percent and higher
For below 21, what is the illegal BAC?
0.1 percent and higher
Consequences for refusing to take a breath test?
losing driving priviledges, being referred to an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center, fines, or installation of an ignition interlock device
refusal = driving with a BAC of 0.10%
Every drink contains about ____ ounce of alcohol?
1/2
One drink equals…
1.5 ounces of liquor
12 ounce of beer
5 ounce glass of wine
After alcohol, what drug is most often found with drivers in collisions?
marijuana
Good side vision is essential for safe driving!
Yeah
______ _______ helps a motorist know his/her distance from any object while driving.
distance judgement
Why is hearing more important to driving than most people think?
A driver might be able to hear a car that they can not see and a lot of warning signs are audible (horns, sirens, screeching tires)
A habitual offender is someone whose driver license has been…
suspended 3 times in 3 years
If a driver under 21 buys or drinks alcohol, they may be…
fined $500 and lose their license for a period of time
Penalties for first offense 0.08% =< BAC < 0.10%:
suspension until interlock device installation (and then device for 3 months)
fine: $250-400
IDRC time: 12 or 24 hrs
IDRC fee: $264 or $321
Imprisonment: up to 30 days
enforcement, rehab, safe neighborhood fees
annual subcharge $1000 for 3 years
Penalties for first offense BAC 0.10% or more:
suspension until interlock device (and device for 7 months to a year)
fine: $300-500
IDRC time: 12 or 24 hrs
IDRC fee: $264 or $321
Imprisonment: 30 days
enforcement, rehab, safe neighbor hood fees
annual subcharge $1000 for 3 years