#1
Which of the following is NOT a common effect of alcohol on driving?
Improved coordination
ExplanationAlcohol typically impairs coordination.
#2
What is the primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana that can impair driving?
THC
ExplanationTHC is the primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana impairing driving.
#3
Which of the following factors can influence how alcohol affects an individual's driving?
All of the above
ExplanationAll listed factors can influence how alcohol affects driving.
#4
What is the term for the effect where alcohol impairs a driver's ability to accurately judge their own level of impairment?
Impairment misperception
ExplanationImpairment misperception is when alcohol impairs judgment of one's impairment.
#5
Which of the following statements about the effects of alcohol on the body is true?
Alcohol can cause dehydration.
ExplanationAlcohol can lead to dehydration in the body.
#6
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers in most US states?
0.08%
Explanation0.08% BAC is the legal limit for driving in most US states.
#7
Which neurotransmitter is primarily affected by alcohol, leading to its intoxicating effects?
GABA
ExplanationAlcohol primarily affects GABA, leading to intoxication.
#8
Which of the following is a common effect of stimulant drugs like cocaine on driving?
Increased alertness
ExplanationStimulant drugs like cocaine commonly increase alertness while driving.
#9
What is the legal term used for driving under the influence of drugs?
DUID (Driving Under the Influence of Drugs)
ExplanationDUID stands for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs.
#10
What is the term for the practice of drinking alcohol quickly with the intention of becoming intoxicated?
Binge drinking
ExplanationBinge drinking involves quickly consuming alcohol to become intoxicated.
#11
What is the term for the combined effect of alcohol and another drug being greater than the sum of their individual effects?
Synergistic effect
ExplanationThe synergistic effect is when alcohol and another drug amplify each other's effects.
#12
Which demographic group has the highest rate of alcohol-impaired driving fatalities in the United States?
Young adults (ages 21-34)
ExplanationYoung adults aged 21-34 have the highest rate of alcohol-impaired driving fatalities.
#13
Which type of prescription medication can cause drowsiness and impair driving?
Antihistamines
ExplanationAntihistamines can cause drowsiness and impair driving.
#14
What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals underestimate the impairing effects of alcohol or drugs on their driving ability?
Self-overestimation bias
ExplanationSelf-overestimation bias is underestimating alcohol/drug effects on driving.
#15
What is the name of the phenomenon where a person's BAC continues to rise even after they stop drinking alcohol?
Rising BAC effect
ExplanationRising BAC effect is when BAC increases after drinking stops.