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1
Q

In typical enforcement jurisdictions one DWI violation in __________ results in arrest.

A

100 (Avg. person drinks and drives -80 times- before being arrested.)

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2
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In the Fort Lauderdale study, police officers arrested __________% of the drivers they contacted whose BACs were .10 to .20.

A

22%

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3
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Name three different chemicals that are alcohols.

A

Methyl, Ethyl, Isopropyl

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4
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Which of these is beverage alcohol, intended for human consumption?

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Ethanol

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5
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What is the chemical symbol for beverage alcohol?

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ETOH

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What is the name of the chemical process by which beverage alcohol is produced?

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Fermentation

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What is the name of the chemical process used to produce high concentration beverage alcohol?

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Distillation

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8
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Multiple Choice: Blood alcohol concentration is the number of alcohols in every 100 milliliters of blood.
A. Grams
B. Milligrams
C. Nanograms

A

A: Grams

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9
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True or false: Pound for pound, the average woman contains more water than does the average man.

A

False: males are 68%, females are 55%

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10
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What do we mean by “proof” of an alcoholic beverage?

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Double the alcohol percent

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11
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Every chemical that is an “alcohol” contains what three elements?

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Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

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12
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True or false: Most of the alcohol a person drinks are absorbed into the blood via the small intestine.

A

True

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13
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What is the name of the muscle that controls the passage from the stomach to the lower gastrointestinal tract?`

A

Pylorus

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14
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True or false: Alcohol can pass directly through the stomach walls and enter the bloodstream.

A

True-20%

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15
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Multiple choice: Suppose a man and a woman who both weigh 160 pounds arrived at a party and started to drink at the same time. And suppose, two hours later, they both have a BAC of 0.10. Chances are ….
A. He had more to drink than she did.
B. They drank just about the same amount of alcohol.
C. He had less to drink than she did.

A

A. He had more to drink than she did.

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16
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In which organ of the body does most of the metabolism of the alcohol take place?

A

Liver

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17
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What is the name of the enzyme that aids the metabolism of alcohol?

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Alcohol dehydrogenase

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18
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Multiple choice: Once a person reaches their peak BAC, it will drop at a rate of about per hour.
A. a. 0.025
B. b. 0.015
C. c. 0.010

A

B. b. 0.015

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19
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True or False: It takes about thirty minutes for the average 175-pound man to “burn off” the alcohol in one 12 ounce can of beer.

A

False- 90 mins

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20
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If DWI is a criminal offense, the standard of proof is

A

Beyond a reasonable doubt

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21
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The purpose of implied consent is

A

Encourage driver arrested for DUI to provide a chemical test evidence

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22
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For the Per se offense, chemical test result is _____evidence.

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Presumptive

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23
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The Per se law makes it unlawful to______

A

Drive with a statutorily prohibited BAC level

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24
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DUI detection is defined as

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Entire process of identifying and gathering evidence to determine if a subject should be arrested for a DUI violation

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25
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The three phases in a typical DUI contact are:

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Phase One- Vehicle in Motion

Phase Two- Personal Contact

Phase Three- Pre-Arrest Screening

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26
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In Phase One, the officer usually has an opportunity to

A

Observe the driver operating the vehicle

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27
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In Phase Two, the officer must decide

A

Whether to have the driver exit the vehicle

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28
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Phase Three may not occur if

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If driver is grossly impaired, badly injured, or refuses to submit to tests

29
Q

Each major decision can have any one of 3 different outcomes. These are:

A
  • Yes- Do it
  • No- Don’t do it
  • Wait- Look for additional evidence
30
Q

At each phase of detection, the officer must determine

A

Whether there is sufficient evidence to establish legal grounds necessary to proceed to the next step of the detection process

31
Q

Evidence of DUI is largely_________ in nature.

A

Sensory (sight, sound, smell)

32
Q

Law enforcement officers need a system and tools for recording field notes at scenes of DWI investigations because DWI evidence is

A

Very short lived, be descriptive

33
Q

Testimony preparations begins

A

At the time of the DUI incident- first contact

34
Q

List two things the officer should do to prepare testimony just before the trial

A

Review paperwork and other evidence, mentally organize elements and testimony, identify potential issues (weak spots), discuss with prosecutor

35
Q

In court, the officer’s testimony should be organized

A

Chronologically and should cover each phase of the DUI incident

36
Q

The Phase One tasks are

A

Observe the vehicle in motion and observe the way the driver responds to signal to stop

37
Q

Two common symptoms of impairment are:

A
  • Slowed reactions (.03)
  • Impaired judgement (.05)
  • Impaired vision (.08)
  • Poor coordination (.10)
38
Q

Alcohol impairs the ability to _________ among tasks.

A

Divide attention

39
Q

Three clues reinforcing the suspicion of DWI which may be observed during the stopping sequence are:

A

Try to run, slow response to signals, abrupt weaving to get on side of road, abrupt stop, hit the curb while trying to stop

40
Q

The two major evidence gathering tasks of Phase Two are

A

Face to face interview with driver, observation of exiting vehicle

41
Q

The major decision of Phase Two is

A

Enough suspicion of DUI to have suspect exit vehicle

42
Q

Among the describable clues an officer might see during the Phase Two interview are:

A

Bloodshot eyes, fumbling, soiled clothing, alcoholic containers

43
Q

Among the describable clues an officer might hear during the interview are:

A

Slurred speech, inconsistent responses, abusive language, unusual statements

44
Q

Among the describable clues an officer might smell during the interview are:

A

Alcoholic beverage, cover odors, marijuana

45
Q

There are three techniques an officer might use in asking questions that constitute simple divided attention tasks. These techniques are:

A

2 or more things at one time, interrupting questions, and unusual questions

46
Q

The Count Down Technique requires the driver to

A

Count out loud 15 numbers

47
Q

Leaning against the vehicle is a clue to DWI which may be observed during

A

during the exit sequence

48
Q

The one major evidence gathering tasks of Phase Three are

A

SFSTs

49
Q

The major decision in Phase Three is

A

Arrest

50
Q

The entire DWI detection process culminates in

A

Arrest decision

51
Q

Divided attention tests require the subject to

A

Concentrate on 2 things at 1 time

52
Q

Among the mental and physical capabilities a person needs to drive safely are these four:

A

Process information, short term memory, judgement/decision making, balance, reaction, vision

53
Q

The two stages of the WAT are:

A

Instruction and walking

54
Q

The two stages of the OLS are

A

Instruction and balancing/counting

55
Q

WAT is an example of _______field sobriety test

A

Divided attention

56
Q

The WAT requires a real or imaginary line and

A

Dry, hard, level, non-slippery surface and room for 9 heels to toe steps

57
Q

During the _________ stage of the WAT, the subject is required to count out loud.

A

Walking

58
Q

Based upon the San Diego study, the WAT test can determine whether a subject’s BAC is above or below 0.08, _______________ % of the time.

A

79%

59
Q

In the WAT test, a subject who steps off the line during the first 9 steps and once again during the second 9 steps and who uses arms for balance twice during the second nine steps has produced_____________ distinct clue(s).

A

2

60
Q

The WAT test has _______ possible clues

A

8

61
Q

During the ______ stage of the OLS test the subject must maintain balance for 30 seconds

A

counting and balancing

62
Q

The OLS requires the subject keep the foot elevated for _________ seconds.

A

30

63
Q

Based upon the San Diego study, the OLS test can determine whether a subject’s BAC is above or below 0.08, _____________ % of the time.

A

83%

64
Q

In the OLS test, a subject who sways has produced ___________ clue(s).

A

1

65
Q

In the OLS test, a subject who uses arms for balance, is hopping, and puts foot down has produced _________ clue(s).

A

3

66
Q

The maximum number of clues for HGN that can appear in one eye is

A

3

67
Q

Based upon the San Diego study, the HGN test can determine whether a subject’s BAC is above 0.08, _______________ % of the time.

A

88%

68
Q

The third clue of HGN is an Onset of Nystagmus Prior to ___________ Degrees

A

45

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