Chapter 6

Question 1

What does it mean to drive under the influence of intoxicating beverages

Answer 1

a driver’s sense and judgment are impaired by alcohol

Question 2

What starts to be impaired after two, three, or four drinks?

Answer 2

reaction time, coordination, and balance

Question 3

what is the only thing that can sober a person up

Answer 3

time

Question 4

what is the best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol related accident

Answer 4

don’t drive at all after drinking

Question 5

what is the BAC level for individuals under 21

Answer 5

.01 % or higher

Question 6

what is the risk of causing a motor vehicle accident once your BAC level is above .05% after drinking

Answer 6

it doubles

Question 7

What is the risk of causing a motor vehicle accident once your BAC level is about .10% after drinking?

Answer 7

it is six times as great

Question 8

one and a half ounces of ________ equals _____ ounces of wine equals ______ ounces of beer

Answer 8

whiskey, 5, 12

Question 9

what are three telltale signs that someone has been drinking?

Answer 9

speeding, weaving, quick stops

Question 10

what can happen to a host if a person gets into an accident after getting drunk in your home and leaving

Answer 10

you may become involved in a lawsuit

Question 11

list three drugs that affect basic driving skills

Answer 11

cold pills, tranquilizers, and some prescription drugs