Effects of Substance Use on Driving Performance Quiz
Test your knowledge on how drugs & alcohol impact driving performance. Learn about impairment, legal limits, and cognitive functions affected.
#1
Which of the following is a common effect of alcohol on driving performance?
Increased reaction time
Improved coordination
Enhanced decision-making skills
Better vision
#2
How does cannabis typically affect driving abilities?
It increases attention and focus
It has no effect on driving abilities
It impairs judgment, slows reaction time, and decreases coordination
It improves reaction time
#3
What is one factor that can affect the rate at which alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream?
The individual's height
The individual's weight
The individual's shoe size
The individual's eye color
#4
Which of the following is a symptom of alcohol intoxication that can impair driving?
Increased coordination
Heightened visual perception
Slurred speech
Enhanced reaction time
#5
Which neurotransmitter is often affected by substance use and contributes to impaired driving?
Serotonin
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
#6
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers in most US states?
#7
What is one potential effect of stimulant use on driving performance?
Decreased risk-taking behavior
Increased alertness and concentration
Slowed reaction time
Improved decision-making skills
#8
Which age group is most likely to be involved in drugged driving incidents?
Teenagers
Young adults (ages 20-30)
Middle-aged adults (ages 40-50)
Elderly adults (ages 65+)
#9
Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol?
Criminal charges
Suspension or revocation of driver's license
Decreased risk of accidents
Financial penalties
#10
What is the term used to describe a person's belief that they are functioning normally when they are actually impaired by drugs or alcohol?
Conscious incompetence
Dunning-Kruger effect
Implicit bias
Functional tolerance
#11
Which drug is commonly associated with an increased risk of falling asleep while driving?
Cocaine
Opioids
MDMA (Ecstasy)
Benzodiazepines
#12
What is the term used to describe the process by which the liver breaks down alcohol?
Oxidation
Reduction
Fermentation
Distillation
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