Name:______
Alcohol, Drugs, and Health
Driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages means that a driver’s ______and ______are impaired by alcohol.
After two, three or four drinks, alcohol begins to impair ______, ______and ______. Vision and the ability to judge distance are affected, making it more difficult to ______and to drive safely.
The only thing that can make a person sober is ______. The body removes alcohol ______. The liver oxidizes (burns up) ______percent of the alcohol. The other 10 percent is eliminated in ______, ______and ______. This fact is the prime reason why sober-up-quick methods do not work.
In addition, studies have proven conclusively that a combination of ______and ______is responsible for much of the reckless, aggressive driving that can cause fatal highway accidents.
The only scientific way to check is through ______, or BAC. A simple breath test will show a motorist’s BAC. BAC is determined by four factors:
In New Jersey, it is illegal for an individual who is 21 years of age or older to drive with a BAC of ______percent or higher (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50). For individuals younger than 21, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of ______percent or higher.
Under state law, refusal to take a breath test is equal to driving with a BAC of ______percent for a first offense. The current penalty for both is the loss of driving privileges for ______to ______, to run concurrently or consecutively, based upon a judge’s order
1 ½ ounces of 80-proof whiskey, 12 ounces of beer or 5 ounces of table wine all contain the ______amount of alcohol.
Although food does ______the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream, eating will ______prevent a high BAC when steadily drinking large amounts. Heavy drinking will always produce a high BAC. Eating ______make a motorist sober.
What are the five telltale signs that a motorist has been drinking that a police officer looks for?
______may become involved in a lawsuit if a guest is involved in a drinking and driving collision after leaving the party.
What is a designated driver?
It is ______to operate a motor vehicle on New Jersey roadways under the influence of ______illegal drugs. The labels on bottles of prescription drugs will describe common side effects. Drugs that “______” should not be taken before driving. Ask a professional about how over-the-counter drugs may affect driving. Drugs that may affect basic driving skills include ______, ______and some prescription medications.
After alcohol, ______is the drug most often found with drivers involved in collisions. Marijuana use may affect a motorist in what ways?