#1
What effect does alcohol consumption have on reaction time while driving?
It slows down reaction time
ExplanationAlcohol consumption delays reaction time.
#2
Which of the following is NOT a potential effect of alcohol on driving ability?
Improved decision-making
ExplanationAlcohol does not improve decision-making.
#3
Which of the following is a potential consequence of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol?
Increased risk of accidents
ExplanationDriving under the influence increases the risk of accidents.
#4
What is one way alcohol affects a driver's ability to focus?
It decreases focus
ExplanationAlcohol decreases a driver's ability to focus.
#5
Which of the following is NOT a common sign of alcohol impairment while driving?
Heightened reflexes
ExplanationHeightened reflexes are not a common sign of alcohol impairment while driving.
#6
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers in most US states?
0.08%
ExplanationThe legal BAC limit for most US states is 0.08%.
#7
Which drug is most commonly associated with impaired driving?
Marijuana
ExplanationMarijuana is most commonly associated with impaired driving.
#8
What is the term used to describe the combination of alcohol and drugs while driving?
Co-impairment
ExplanationThe term for combining alcohol and drugs while driving is co-impairment.
#9
Which age group has the highest proportion of drivers involved in fatal alcohol-impaired crashes in the US?
21-34
ExplanationThe age group of 21-34 has the highest proportion of drivers involved in fatal alcohol-impaired crashes in the US.
#10
Which of the following drugs is most likely to cause drowsiness and impaired coordination?
Depressants
ExplanationDepressants are most likely to cause drowsiness and impaired coordination.
#11
How does alcohol consumption affect a driver's ability to judge distances and speed?
It impairs judgment
ExplanationAlcohol consumption impairs judgment of distances and speed.
#12
What factor can influence how quickly alcohol affects a person?
The person's weight
ExplanationThe weight of a person can influence how quickly alcohol affects them.
#13
Which of the following statements about the effects of alcohol on driving skills is true?
Alcohol decreases inhibitions
ExplanationAlcohol decreases inhibitions affecting driving skills.
#14
What is the term for the practice of combining alcohol with energy drinks, potentially leading to increased risk-taking behaviors?
Energized drinking
ExplanationThe term for combining alcohol with energy drinks is energized drinking.
#15
What is the term for the psychological state where a driver overestimates their own driving abilities after consuming alcohol?
Alcohol-induced overconfidence
ExplanationAlcohol-induced overconfidence refers to overestimating driving abilities after alcohol consumption.