D.A.T.A. Drug & Alcohol Traffic Awareness practice exam questions with 100% correct answers 2024

Alcohol is a colorless, odorless, volatile pungent drug that acts as a: depressant (T/F) Alcohol can pass directly into the bloodstream from the mouth or stomach true The most dangerous aspect of synergism is the ___________ effect. additive (T/F) Drugs of addiction act upon a portion of the brain called the limbic system. true Narcotics act on the central nervous system by producing a ________ effect. a) soothing b) lulling c) dulling d) all the above d) all the above (T/F) Your judgement is not affected by your emotions. False The frontal lobe of the brain is __________ fro driving a motor vehicle. Essential The amount of ethyl alcohol in a 12 oz. beer, a 5 oz. glass of wine or a 1.5 oz. shot of 80 proof whisky are: The same (T/F) Prescription drugs can impair your ability to drive safely. True Using alcohol to manage stress is a ___________ coping skill. negative Alcohol has many sensations and effects like: a) nausea b) dizziness c) loss of coordination d) all the above d) all the above (T/F) Substance use/abuse becomes a form of self-soothing when you feel stress or anxious. true (T/F) Driving requires no awareness or attention false (T/F) Alcohol is used as a gateway drug true The total cost of a DUI could be as high as __________________ dollars: $8,000 Impaired drivers are a(n) _________ to other drivers on the road. danger motor vehicle crashes cost Americans _____ of dollars every year. billions (T/F) As you consume alcoholic beverages, your ability to function is improved. false (T/F) If you convicted of a DUI, this event will have a serious impact on your family. true (T/F) Alcohol and other drugs alter mood and affect the mind by interfering with the central nervous system. true (T/F) it is possible to have fun when you go out without the use of alcohol and other drugs true Alcohol _____ the time it takes a driver to react. increases (T/F) As you increase your use of alcohol and other drugs your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle decreases. true