Chapter 6Chapter 6Drinking, Drinking,

Drugs, Drugs,

and Drivingand Driving

1. Driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages means that a

driver’s senses and judgment are impaired by ALCOHOL.

Alcohol is not digested. It passes through your…

stomach and small intestine directly into the bloodstream and is carried

to all parts of your body.

2. After two, three, or four drinks, alcohol begins to impair…

Reaction TimeReaction Time CoordinationCoordination BalanceBalance

Reaching your brain in small amounts, alcohol:

Promotes relaxation.

3. Vision, and the ability to judge distance, is affected,

making it more difficult to:

React and to drive safely.React and to drive safely.

4. The only thing that can make a person sober is…

TIMETIME

While most alcohol-related accidents involve one vehicle,

drinking and driving accidents drinking and driving accidents

often kill passengers, the driver or often kill passengers, the driver or

seriously injure others involved.seriously injure others involved.

5. (90%) OF ALCOHOL DETOXIFIED IS OXIDIZED

(BURNED UP) BY THE LIVER.

THE OTHER 10% IS ELIMINATED IN

BREATH, URINE, AND SWEAT.

6) Studies have proven conclusively that a combination of alcohol and

anger is responsible for much of the:

Reckless, aggressive driving that can cause fatal highway

accidents

7. The only scientific way to check is through:

Blood Alcohol Concentration

(BAC).

8. BAC is determined by four factors:

1. Quantity of alcohol consumed,

2. Body weight,

3. How quickly drinks were consumed (time),

4. Food eaten.

The only way to reduce the risk of a crash caused by drinking

and driving is….

DO NOT DRINK and DRIVE

9) In NJ, it is illegal for an individual who is 21 years old or older to drive with a BAC of ______% or higher.

.08 Don’t blow it!

10. For individuals younger than 21, it is illegal to drive with

a BAC of ___% or higher.

.01%

11. If a motorist has reached a BAC for the following after drinking, the risk of causing a motor vehicle…

a. .05% after drinking, the risk for causing a motor vehicle accident DOUBLES

b. The risk is SIX TIMES as great when driving with a BAC of .10 %

c. The risk is 25 TIMES as great when driving with a BAC of .15%

 

  

   

12. UNDER STATE LAW, REFUSAL TO TAKE A BREATH TEST IS EQUAL TO DRIVING WITH A

BAC OF .10% FOR A FIRST OFFENSE

13. THE CURRENT PENALTY FOR BOTH IS THE LOSS OF DRIVING PRIVILEGES FOR 7 MONTHS TO ONE YEAR, TO RUN CONCURRENTLY OR CONSECUTIVELY,

BASED UPON A JUDGE’S ORDER.

 

x x 3 YEARS  

   

14. Motorist who refuse to take a breath test in New Jersey are also subject to an MVC insurance surcharge of $1,000 per year for three years.

15. Failure to pay this surcharge will result in an: indefinite suspension of driving privileges until the fee is paid.

Remember, it doesn’t matter what alcoholic beverage is consumed. There is as much alcohol in the average beer as there is in the

average drink of whisky or wine.

16. Every “drink” contains about ½ ounce of alcohol. It’s not what you drink, but how many drinks you have.

17. For example, ONE DRINK EQUALS…

18. Studies show the greatest number of people arrested for drunken driving had

been drinking:

Beer

19. Although food does slow the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream, eating will not:

prevent a high BAC when steadily drinking large

amounts

20) Heavy drinking will always produce a high:

BAC

21. LAW ENFORCEMENT IS TRAINED TO NOTICE CERTAIN SIGNS THAT A MOTORIST HAS BEEN

DRINKING

◦ Speeding – an intoxicated driver often thinks high speed driving is safe.

◦Weaving – Even though an intoxicated person may stay in the lane, driving straight may be a problem.

◦Slow Driving – An intoxicated driver may be overly cautious and driver slower than normal.

◦ Jerking Motion – An intoxicated driver may have short mental lapses and not keep a steady speed.

◦Quick Stops – An intoxicated driver may make sudden stops

22. Hosts may become involved in a: lawsuit if a guest is involved in a drinking and

driving collision after leaving the party.

What can you do to be a good host at your house?

1. If you serve alcoholic drinks, provide non-alcoholic beverages as well.

2. Also serve nutritious foods or snacks along with the drinks.

3. Don’t insist that your guests drink alcoholic beverages or push refills.

4. Stop serving alcohol well ahead of the departure of your guests.

23. The designated driver is responsible for the safe

transportation of friends or family members who have been

drinking alcoholic beverages.

BE A DESIGNATED

DRIVER

If someone drinks too much, do not let them drive.

• Arrange for a designated driver.• Use public transportation.• Call a cab.• If no other transportation is available, suggest a nap

or invite your guest to spend the night.• As a last resort, you may have to notify the police.• If a person gets drunk in your home and has an

accident you might be involved in a lawsuit.

Drugs and Driving Drugs and Driving

It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle on New Jersey Roadways:

• Under the influence of any illegal drugs

24) Drugs that may affect basic driving skills include:

• Cold pills

• Tranquilizers

and

• Some prescription medications

25) If asked, motorists using prescription drugs must show

________________________ (4 words) to law enforcement.

PROOF OF THE PRESCRIPTION

26. AFTER ALCOHOL, MARIJUANA IS THE DRUG MOST OFTEN FOUND WITH DRIVER’S INVOLVED IN

COLLISIONS.

27. MARIJUANA USE MAY AFFECT A MOTORISTS IN THE FOLLOWING…

a. Loss of tracking ability: This is the ability to maintain a vehicle in a given line

b. Distance judgment: Following too closely can cause problems

c. Vigilance: Not remaining attentive to the driving task can cause a motorist to follow too closely, drift into another lane, etc.

d. Divided attention: Driving is a task that requires constant attention to traffic, roadway and weather conditions, passengers, gauges, etc.

• 28. A MOTORIST SHOULD HAVE THEIR EYES TESTED EVERY YEAR OR TWO

• A MOTORIST SHOULD ALSO HAVE THEIR HEARING TESTED .