Union High School
Drivers Education
Name: Period:______
Chapter 6
Drinking, Drugs and Health
Effects of Alcohol
1. Alcohol is a ______that affects overall driving ability.
2. May make a motorist ______an unable to think clearly.
3. Drinking even a small amount of alcohol ______a motorist’s chances of having an accident!
Alcohol in your system
4. Driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages means that a driver’s ______and ______are impaired by alcohol.
5. Alcohol is a ______drug
6. Depressants promote relaxation and ______all body functions
7. Alcohol is absorbed directly through the ______lining and small intestines.
8. Alcohol is removed ______by the body
9. Majority of alcohol detoxified is oxidized by the ______.
10. The other ______percent is eliminated in breath, ______, and sweat.
Effects on the Body:
11. As little as 1 drink can begin to negatively affect the body for the driving process
12. What is considered one drink?
- 12 ounces of ______= 1.5 ounces of 80 proof ______=5oz______
Blood Alcohol Concentration:
13. BAC stands for : ______and it can be determined by a simple ______test.
14. BAC is determined by four factors
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15. It is illegal for an individual who _____ years of age or older to drive with a BAC of ______or higher.
16. It is illegal for individuals who are younger than ______, to drive with a BAC of ______or higher.
17. If a motorist has reached a BAC of slightly above .05% after drinking, the risk for causing a motor vehicle accident ______.
18. The risk is 6x as great when driving with a BAC of ______%
19. If you refuse to take a breath test what happens?
20. What is the penalty for having an illegal BAC or refusing to take a breath test?
21. Those who refuse to take a breath test are also subjected to an MVC insurance surcharge of $______per year for _____ years.
22. Can you sober up quicker by following various techniques such as(caffeine, exercising, shower)? No or yes
23. The average body burns off ______drink in approximately ______hour.
24. For a smaller person it will take ______longer and large person it could take shorter
25. The only thing that can make a person sober is ______!
What would you do?
You and a friend drive together to a party. Your friend drinks five beers and at the end of the evening says to you “come on — let’s go.” This is your only close friend at the party, and you know you have to be home in a half-hour because of your curfew. Your not sure if should drive home with your friend because she/ he has been drinking but you need to get home before curfew; you also do not want to hurt his/her feelings.
Is your friend safe to drive with? Why or why not?
What are the risks involved with driving home with your friend?
What are your risking if you do not ride home with your friend?
What would you do and why?