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Alcohol and Impaired Driving Quiz

#1

What blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level is considered legally intoxicated in most states in the US?

0.08%
Explanation

Legal limit for intoxication.

#2

What is the legal drinking age in the United States?

21
Explanation

Legal age for alcohol consumption.

#3

What is the term for the legal offense of driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) above the legal limit?

DUI/DWI
Explanation

Legal charge for drunk driving.

#4

What is the term for the impairment of motor skills, perception, and judgment caused by alcohol?

Intoxication
Explanation

State of altered mental and physical function.

#5

Which type of alcohol is commonly found in alcoholic beverages?

Ethanol
Explanation

Primary psychoactive ingredient in alcoholic drinks.

#6

Which of the following factors can affect how alcohol affects a person's body?

All of the above
Explanation

Various factors including weight, metabolism, and tolerance.

#7

What are the potential consequences of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol?

All of the above
Explanation

Various consequences including accidents, legal issues, and injuries.

#8

What is the approximate number of drinks that typically result in a BAC of 0.08% for the average person?

5-6 drinks
Explanation

Number of drinks leading to legal intoxication.

#9

What is the name of the law enforcement practice where officers set up checkpoints to stop and screen drivers for signs of alcohol impairment?

Sobriety checkpoints
Explanation

Method for detecting drunk drivers.

#10

Which part of the brain is particularly sensitive to the effects of alcohol, leading to impaired judgment and decision-making?

Prefrontal cortex
Explanation

Brain region crucial for decision-making.

#11

Which neurotransmitter does alcohol primarily affect in the brain?

GABA
Explanation

Neurotransmitter affecting relaxation and inhibition.

#12

Which demographic group is at the highest risk for alcohol-related traffic fatalities?

Young adults aged 21-34
Explanation

Age group most vulnerable to alcohol-related accidents.

#13

What is the term for the phenomenon where a person's BAC continues to rise even after they stop drinking alcohol?

Peak absorption
Explanation

Continued rise in BAC after cessation of drinking.

#14

What is the term for the involuntary, jerky eye movements that occur when a person is intoxicated?

Nystagmus
Explanation

Characteristic eye movement associated with drunkenness.

#15

Which neurotransmitter is associated with the pleasurable effects of alcohol consumption?

Dopamine
Explanation

Neurotransmitter linked to reward and pleasure.

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