Impaired Driving and Cognitive Functioning Quiz

Test your knowledge on traffic psychology with questions about impaired driving effects, legal limits, and cognitive functions.

#1

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of impaired driving on cognitive functioning?

Decreased reaction time
Improved decision-making
Impaired judgment
Reduced coordination
#2

What is the term used to describe the practice of consuming alcohol or drugs before driving?

Pre-driving intoxication
Pre-imbibing
Pre-gaming
Pre-loading
#3

Which of the following factors can affect an individual's level of impairment from alcohol?

Body weight
Gender
Rate of consumption
All of the above
#4

Which of the following statements about impaired driving is true?

It only affects inexperienced drivers
It has no impact on cognitive abilities
It increases the risk of accidents
It improves reaction time
#5

What is the term for the ability to judge the distance between objects while driving?

Spatial awareness
Depth perception
Peripheral vision
Visual acuity
#6

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

0.05%
0.08%
0.10%
0.15%
#7

Which area of the brain is particularly affected by alcohol consumption, leading to impaired driving?

Cerebellum
Frontal lobe
Occipital lobe
Parietal lobe
#8

What effect does cannabis (marijuana) use have on driving abilities?

It has no effect
It improves concentration
It impairs judgment and coordination
It enhances reaction time
#9

Which age group is most commonly involved in impaired driving accidents?

Teens and young adults
Middle-aged adults
Elderly adults
Children
#10

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where individuals mistakenly believe they are unaffected by alcohol or drugs while driving?

Intoxication illusion
Inebriation delusion
Impairment fallacy
Self-intoxication bias
#11

What is the term for the act of using a mobile phone while driving?

Mobile multitasking
Cellular driving
Distracted driving
Phone cruising
#12

Which cognitive function is particularly impaired by alcohol, leading to increased risk of accidents?

Memory
Attention
Language
Perception
#13

Which of the following is NOT a potential sign of impairment while driving?

Excessive speeding
Maintaining a consistent speed
Weaving between lanes
Ignoring traffic signals
#14

Which neurotransmitter system in the brain is significantly affected by alcohol, leading to impaired cognitive functioning?

Serotonin
Dopamine
Endorphins
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
#15

What percentage of all traffic-related fatalities in the United States involve alcohol-impaired drivers?

5%
10%
25%
30%
#16

What is the term for the practice of combining alcohol with energy drinks, leading to increased impairment?

Alcohol synergy
Caffeine amplification
Energy boost
Booze and cruise
#17

Which demographic group has the highest rate of seat belt use?

Teenagers
Adults aged 18-34
Adults aged 35-54
Adults aged 55 and older
#18

What is the name of the test often used by law enforcement to measure blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

Breathalyzer test
Blood pressure test
Vision test
Heart rate test
#19

Which neurotransmitter is associated with the reward system in the brain and can be influenced by drugs, impacting driving behavior?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
Norepinephrine

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