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Chapter 7
Montana Driving
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Driving Skills
9th Grade
06/12/2013

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Term
___% of alcohol related deaths are from ___ to ___ years old.
Definition
60%
16 to 24 years old
Term
After 10 pm 80% of car crashes involve alcohol. True or False?
Definition
False!
After midnight 90% of car crashes involve alcohol.
Term
As alcohol concentrations build up, body functions are affected. True or False?
Definition
True!
Term
Alcohol gives you high energy enabling you to continue in what you are doing. True or False?
Definition
False!
Alcohol gives a FALSE sense of high energy.
Term
Alcohol confuses decision making. True or False?
Definition
True!
Term
Impaired driving is:
Definition
#1 most frequently committed violent crime in America.
Term
Alcohol affects
Definition
the drinking driver
Term
Alcohol is a
Definition
depressant-makes you tired.
Term
What is the first thing alcohol affects?
Definition
Mental abilities: judgement
Term
What is the second thing alcohol affects?
Definition
Sensory motor function: physical abilities
Term
What is the third thing alcohol affects?
and...a.
b.
c.
Definition
Higher levels of concentration
a. unable to stand or walk
b. loss of consciousness
c. death
Term
Degrees of impairment - factors that will affect how intoxicated you will get:
1.
Definition
number of drinks consumed
Term
Degrees of impairment - factors that will affect how intoxicated you will get:
2.
Definition
amount of alcohol in each drink
Term
Degrees of impairment - factors that will affect how intoxicated you will get:
3.
Definition
length of time to consume a drink
Term
Degrees of impairment - factors that will affect how intoxicated you will get:
4.
Definition
length of time between drinks
Term
Degrees of impairment - factors that will affect how intoxicated you will get:
5.
Definition
amount and type of food in the stomach
Term
Degrees of impairment - factors that will affect how intoxicated you will get:
6.
Definition
body weight
Term
Degrees of impairment - factors that will affect how intoxicated you will get:
7.
Definition
physical and emotional state of the drinker
Term
Degrees of impairment - factors that will affect how intoxicated you will get:
8.
Definition
age and drinking experience of the drinker
Term
What does BAC stand for?
Definition
Blood Alcohol Concentration
Term
BAC .01 - .04 is
Definition
affected
Term
BAC .05 - .07 is
Definition
IDK - you didn't write this one in your notes! ask your friends before you take your test.
Term
BAC .08 on up is
Definition
impaired - may or may not be legally drunk, legally intoxicated
Term
The most accurate way to test a persons BAC is
Definition
a blood test
Term
The second most accurate way to test a persons BAC is
Definition
a urine test
Term
The third most accurate way to test a persons BAC is
Definition
a breathalyzer
Term
What is implied consent law?
Definition
Upon signing for your driver license the state has the right to check you BAC level whether or not you have been drinking. They must have probable cause unless they are doing a spot check.
Term
Failure to consent to BAC test will result
Definition
in loss of your license for a minimum of 6 months.
Term
How can you rid your body of alcohol?
Definition
time is the only way
Term
Name 3 common ways people try to sober up that do not work.
Definition
drinking coffee
cold showers
exercise
Term
How does drinking coffee affect a drunk person?
Definition
It does NOT sober a person up, it
creates a wide awake drunk.
Term
How does taking a cold shower affect a drunk person?
Definition
It does NOT sober a person up, it creates a wet drunk.
Term
How does exercising affect a drunk person?
Definition
It does NOT sober a person up, it creates an active drunk.
Term
How many licensed drivers are arrested for DUI?
Definition
1 in every 122
Term
How many drivers do you meet are under the influence?
Definition
1 in every 50
Term
Alcohol is a
Definition
physiological depressant
Term
How often are teens killed in an alcohol related death?
Definition
Every 3 hours
Term
Alcohol is not digested. True or False?
Definition
True!
Alcohol is absorbed directly into the blood stream through the walls of the stomach and the small intestine.
Term
Where does alcohol go first? (in the body)
Definition
organs with the highest fluid content
Term
Risk taking
Definition
increases with alcohol consumption
Term
As the severity of a crash increases so does
Definition
- the likelihood that alcohol was involved.
Term
Ways to reduce the risk of driving after drinking:
Definition
1. don't drive
2. designate a non drinking driver to drive
3. don't ride with a drinking driver
4. stay where you are until sober enough to drive
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