Effects of Alcohol and Other Substances on Driving Quiz

Explore forensic toxicology with questions on alcohol, drugs, and driving. Test your knowledge on impairment factors and stay informed about road safety.

Practice Learn Test

Which of the following is NOT a common effect of alcohol on driving?

Decreased reaction time

Improved coordination

Impaired judgment

Reduced ability to concentrate

What is the primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana that can impair driving?

THC

CBD

Caffeine

Nicotine

Which of the following factors can influence how alcohol affects an individual's driving?

Gender

Height

Weight

All of the above

What is the term for the effect where alcohol impairs a driver's ability to accurately judge their own level of impairment?

Intoxication paradox

Impairment misperception

Inebriation fallacy

Alcohol-induced delusion

Which of the following statements about the effects of alcohol on the body is true?

Alcohol enhances memory function.

Alcohol increases blood sugar levels.

Alcohol acts as a stimulant on the central nervous system.

Alcohol can cause dehydration.

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers in most US states?

0.05%

0.08%

0.10%

0.15%

Which neurotransmitter is primarily affected by alcohol, leading to its intoxicating effects?

Dopamine

Serotonin

GABA

Glutamate

Which of the following is a common effect of stimulant drugs like cocaine on driving?

Increased alertness

Slowed reaction time

Reduced heart rate

Improved coordination

What is the legal term used for driving under the influence of drugs?

DUI (Driving Under the Influence)

DWI (Driving While Intoxicated)

DUID (Driving Under the Influence of Drugs)

DWD (Driving While Drugged)

#10

What is the term for the practice of drinking alcohol quickly with the intention of becoming intoxicated?

Binge drinking

Social drinking

Moderate drinking

Occasional drinking

#11

What is the term for the combined effect of alcohol and another drug being greater than the sum of their individual effects?

Enhanced intoxication

Synergistic effect

Dual impairment

Substance interaction

#12

Which demographic group has the highest rate of alcohol-impaired driving fatalities in the United States?

Teenagers

Young adults (ages 21-34)

Middle-aged adults (ages 35-54)

Seniors (ages 65+)

#13

Which type of prescription medication can cause drowsiness and impair driving?

Antibiotics

Antidepressants

Antihistamines

Painkillers

#14

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals underestimate the impairing effects of alcohol or drugs on their driving ability?

Intoxication denial

Substance naivety

Impairment misjudgment

Self-overestimation bias

#15

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

Delayed intoxication

BAC rebound

Post-drinking impairment

Rising BAC effect