DMV CHAPTER 9 - Alcohol and Other Drugs Flashcards

DMV CHAPTER 9 - Alcohol and Other Drugs Flashcards What effect might alcohol and another drug have when combined in your blood Increase the effects of both.What are the consequences that can result from driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs All of these choices.What effect does drinking alcohol and taking a prescription drug or over the counter medicine have The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol.

Which of the following does alcohol affect:Recovery from

headlight glare.Reaction time.Judgement of distances.All of these choices.All of these choices.In this state, what BAC (blood alcohol content) is evidence

of intoxication:0.05%0.03%0.10%0.08%

0.08% Blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on each of the following except How physically fit you are.A chemical test is used to measureBlood alcohol content.What happens to your driver's license if you refuse to take a chemical test (breath or blood) Your driver's license will be taken away.

Which of the following influence the effects of alcohol:The

amount of food in the stomach.The body weight of an individual.How much time passes between drinks.All three choices.All three choices.

Drinking alcohol and driving is:A minor traffic safety

problem.A serious traffic safety problem.Safe if you only have a few drinks.Only dangerous to the driver who drinks.A serious traffic safety problem.A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug shouldRead the labels on the drug before driving.Which of the following is true - People driving under the influence of alcohol are Every driver's problem whether they drink or not.Drinking coffee after drinking alcoholHas no effect on blood alcohol content.

Which of the following does not happen after drinking:Your

reflexes and reaction time slow down.Your judgement of speed and distance is distorted.You are less alert.You calm down so you can concentrate.You calm down so you can concentrate.If you drink alcohol socially, what helps insure safe drivingRide home with a friend who has not been drinking.Which of the following statements is true about BAC (blood alcohol content) The "breathalyzer" is a test of a person's BAC.What is the only effective way to reduce your blood alcohol content (BAC) Allow your body time to get rid of alcohol.What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgementIt harms both driving skills and judgement.What kinds of drugs, other than alcohol, can affect your driving ability All of these choices.On average, the human body can dispose of the alcohol in 12 ounces of beer in about One hour.