Session 8 Flashcards
What does it mean to be impaired?
- To have a decrease in a persons judgment
When alcohol and marijuana are mixed, it is definitely more hazardous than using either substance alone.
true
Hallucinogens are also called “psychedelics” or “mind expanders”.
- true
Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug.
- true
At what BAC is it absolutely safe to drive?
0.0
The NHTSA estimates that about _______ of all crashes and _____ of the average 42,000 crash fatalities are caused by aggressive driving.
- 1/3 , 2/3
In every State, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of ______or higher.
- 0.08
Alcohol proof is ______.
- A measure of alcohol content
When alcohol and marijuana are used together:
- They are more hazardous than using either substance alone.
If you are underage and you are convicted of a breath test refusal, the court will suspend your driving privilege for ______.
- 1 year
What factors tend to make teen drinking more dangerous than adult drinking?
- Amount of alcohol consumed during a session, which influences blood alcohol concentration;
Leaving on time and not tailgating help reduce road rage?
- true
At what blood-alcohol concentration does reduced coordination begin to be a predictable effect?
- 0.05 BAC
Teens may find it harder to refuse a drink than adults because
- their prefrontal cortex is not fully developed
What is the term for a driver who yells, honks and cuts off other drivers?
- Aggressive driver
