Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education Course Study Set (Hillsborough County Florida)Already passed

Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education Course Study Set (Hillsborough County Florida)Already passed Alcohol is considered a... drug/depressant When does Alcohol begin to affect a person's abilities? as soon as it reaches the brain What are a person's inhibitions? the forces of personality that restrain or hold back impulsive behaviors What do you measure to determine a person's level of intoxication? BAC: Blood-Alcohol Concentration True or False - Beer, Wine, and Mixed Drinks all have about the same amount of alcohol? True What is the only way to reduce the body's BAC? Waiting it out to sober up/Time True or False - Can you sober up by drinking black coffee or taking a cold shower? False. They may make you more alert but you still are intoxicated. What effect does cold medicine have on a driver? drowsiness, dizziness, slowed reaction time, and poor judgement What effect do depressants have on drivers? slows the nervous system, less able to identify, predict, decide and execute activities (IPDE) What will using amphetamines on a long trip cause? tiredness and sleepiness Taking prescription drugs in combination with alcohol can be what? dangerous and/or deadly. The effects of prescriptions are multiplied when mixed with alcohol. What does implied consent mean? anyone who operates a motor vehicle while intoxicated automatically consents to a roadside test if they are pulled over suspected of being intoxicated A person with a BAC of 0.08 can be charged with what? DWI - Driving While Intoxicated What is the name of the test the police officer will administer on the roadside? Field Sobriety Test An age groups influence on a person is called... peer pressure People confronted with peer pressure often find it difficult to do what? Refuse to do what ever it is their being pressured to do What is peer education/peer counseling/peer monitoring/peer helpers? a process in which young people help other young people make decisions and determine goals.