General Knowlege 1 Flashcards
In an accident, under what circumstances must you file a written report with the Motor Vehicle Administration within 15 days unless the police investigate the crash?
Only if anyone is injured, killed, or if property damage is more than $500.
In emergency situations you should…
Think before you take action.
What is the first thing to do when you are involved in an accident where the other driver is injured?
Give aid to the injured driver, but do not move him/her. Injured persons should be moved only if they are in danger of drowning, suffocating, burning or being electrocuted.
After drinking you should…
Take a cab.
Alcohol can:
Impair your judgment, reduce your reaction time, and reduce your ability to recover from glare.
Alcohol is a:
depressant.
How long does it take to clear three beers in your system?
3 hours.
How many alcoholic drinks does it take to affect your driving?
1 drink.
If you are over 21 years old, BAC (blood alcohol content) of ____ or higher is illegal.
0.08
Explanation: Due to the strong relationship between BAC level, probability of crash involvement, and increased impairment, the legal limit for BAC is 0.08 for drivers over 21 years old.
On average 12 ounces of beer could be cleared in your body in about:
1 hour.
Prescription or over the counter drug can:
Multiply the effect of alcohol and cause drowsiness.
What is a chemical test used to measure:
Blood alcohol content.
What is the effect of drinking coffee after drinking alcohol?
No effect.
What is the only way to sober up before you drive?
Wait 3 hours for your body to process the alcohol.
What should you do before driving if you are taking a non-prescription drug?
Check the label for warnings.