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1. Alcohol is generally classified as:
a. Depressant
b. Stimulant
c. Hallucinogen
d. Analgesic
e. None of the above
2. Which of the following generally describes the effect of alcohol on driving performance:
a. Speeds reflexes, improves judgment
b. Worsens vision, reduces judgment
c. Worsens vision, improves judgment
d. Slows reflexes, improves judgment
e. Improves vision, reduces judgment
3. A person who is alcoholic is:
a. Always drunk
b. Unable to control how much he/she drinks
c. Usually unemployed
d. Suffering from a physical disease
e. b&d
4. Which part of the driving task is worsened by drinking alcohol?
a. Seeing the situation
b. Understanding the situation
c. Deciding what to do
d. Taking action
e. All of the above
5. With the exception of approximately 10%, how is alcohol removed from the body?
a. Through urination
b. By exhaling
c. By liver oxidation and the passage of time
d. By perspiration
e. By digestion
6. Alcohol, when taken in combination with tranquilizers, such as Valium,
a. Increases the effect of both drugs
b. Decreases the effect of both drugs
c. Cancels the effect of both drugs
d. Has no effect on the action of either drug
e. Does not have a dangerous effect
7. Which of the following does NOT usually influence the effect of alcohol on the body?
a. The amount of food in the stomach
b. The body weight of the individual
c. The height of the individual
d. The sex of the individual
e. The type of beverage consumed
8. What does "blood alcohol concentration" (B AC) mean?
a. The percentage of alcohol in a person's blood stream
b. A measurement of the amount of alcohol consumed
c. The level of alcohol in the blood, which causes intoxication
d. An indication of the kind of alcohol found in the blood
e. The reaction of the blood to the alcohol in the body
9. The Implied Consent Law requires drivers to:
a. Submit to a blood alcohol content test or face possible loss of license if arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol
b. Consent in writing not to drink alcohol before driving in exchange for getting a license
c. Plead guilty if arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol
d. Complete remedial education if arrested for DUI
e. Obtain a drug/alcohol evaluation if arrested for DUI
10. A 160-pound person should wait how long before driving for each drink containing '/2 ounce of pure alcohol?
a. 15 minutes
b. 30 minutes
c. 1 hour
d. 90 minutes
e. 2 hours
11. The responsible course of action in regard to drinking and driving is to:
a. Learn about the effects of alcohol
b. Examine your attitude and feelings about drinking and driving
c. Make plans for handling situations where drinking and driving are or could be involved
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
12. Which of the following are places where help can be obtained for alcohol and/or drug related problems?
a. Personal physician or hospital
b. An alcoholism or drug abuse program located in your community
c. Self-help groups like Alcoholics Anonymous (A. A.), Narcotics Anonymous (N. A.), Cocaine Anonymous (C. A.), Al-Anon or al-Ateen
d. Any or all of the above
e. None of the above
13. At which blood alcohol concentration (BAC) will a driver FIRST begin to have trouble deciding to act, have motor skills (such as braking) impaired, and have reaction time decreased?
a. .02%
b. .05%
c. .10%
d. .15%
e. .20%
14. Alcohol is a factor in approximately what percentage of fatal automobile accidents?
a. 10%
b. 20%
c. 30%
d. 40%
e. 50%
15. Which of the following functions is affected FIRST by alcohol intake?
a. Coordination
b. Judgment
c. Breathing
d. Speech
e. Balance
16. In the State of Illinois, which of the following blood alcohol concentrations (BAG) is considered legally under the influence?
a. .02%
b. .08%
c. .10%
d. .15%
e. .20%
17. Which of the following is an effective method of sobering up so you will be able to drive safely?
a. Drinking coffee
b. Taking a cold shower
c. Getting some fresh air
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
18. The maximum penalties for a first offense DUI in the State of Illinois are:
a. $250.00 fine, 1-year court supervision and an alcohol abuse evaluation
b. $500.00 fine, 3 months imprisonment and loss of license for 3 months
c. $750.00 fine, 6 months imprisonment, loss of license for a year
d. $2000.00 fine, 6 months imprisonment, loss of license for 5 years
e. $2,500.00 fine, 1-year imprisonment and loss of license for at least one year
19. The number one killer amount the 16-24 age group is:
a. Drug overdoses
b. Suicide
c. Traffic accidents
d. Drowning
e. Homicides
20. Which contains approximately the same amount of alcohol?
a. 12 oz. Can of beer, 4-6 oz. Glass of wine
b. 4-6 oz. Glass of wine, 'I shot glass of 80 proof whiskey
c. 1 shot glass of 80 proof whiskey, 12 oz. Can of beer
d. All contain the same amount of alcohol
e. None contain the same amount of alcohol
21. Which of the following is an addicting drug?
a. Beer/wine
b. heroin
c. Tranquilizers
d. Sleeping pills
e. All can be addicting
22. Which of the following is a realistic and effective way to avoid driving under the influence?
a. Space your drinks so that you drink no more than one drink per hour
b. Arrange for other transportation to get home before you begin drinking
c. Give your car keys to someone who has not been drinking
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
23. Which of the following are early warning signs of alcoholism?
a. Blackouts
b. Preoccupation with drinking
c. Increased tolerance to alcohol
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
24. Which of the following are generally considered depressant drugs?
a. Alcohol, Valium
b. Darvon, Alcohol
c. Morphine, Darvon
d. Muscle relaxants, Librium
e. All of the above
25. Which of the following is generally considered a stimulant drug?
a. caffeine
b. Dexedrine
c. Valium
d. Botha & b
e. All of the above
TRUE OR FALSE
26. The most dangerous thing the average person usually does in his/her life is to drive a car.
27. Consuming barbiturates may lead to a state that is like alcohol intoxication.
28. Becoming unconscious from excessive drinking is called a blackout.
29. For every drunk driver arrested, it is estimated that 500-2,000 go undetected.
30. With a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 a person is six times more likely to have an accident.
31. Since alcohol use is legal and used so commonly, it is NOT considered a dangerous drug.
32. A high tolerance for alcohol or an increase in tolerance may be an indication of problematic alcohol use.
33. Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus is a type of field sobriety testing being used by many law enforcement officers.
34. Most statistics indicate that seat belts and child restraint systems offer the best protection against serious injury of fatality in an automobile accident.
35. A person can be convicted of a DUI in the State of Illinois if his blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is between .05 - .07.
36. Alcoholism is a physical disease.
37. Alcoholism has different progressive stages that can be identified.
38. Alcohol is a contributing factor in a high percentage of all suicides.
39. After several years of not drinking an alcoholic can successfully return to social or problem-free drinking.
40. The ability to confine drinking to weekends proves that a person is probably not a problem drinker or an alcoholic.
41. Alcoholics Anonymous (A. A.) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences to help one another to live without drinking.
42. Marijuana is the second most common drug found in the blood of the DUI offender.
43. If a person takes only the recommended dosage of a prescription medicine, he/she can be impaired to drive.
44. It takes only one 12 oz. Can of beer for a person to be legally intoxicated.
45. It is your RIGHT as a citizen to have a driver's license.
46. Barbiturates, taken in combination with alcohol, can be potentially fatal.
47. A second or subsequent DUI conviction within a 20-year period may result in a minimum sentence of 48 continuous hours in jail or 10 days of community service.
48. If you have 2 or more DUI convictions on your driving record within a 20 year period, the Office of the Secretary of State will not grant full driving privileges for a period of at least 5 years from the date of the last loss of license.
49. Usually the alcohol or drug impaired driver is the only member of the family to be affected by the DUI arrest.
50. Restricted driving permits, for the most part, can be obtained easily from the Office of the Secretary of State.
51. The most consumed alcoholic beverage in the United States is distilled liquor (whiskey, gin, vodka)
52. Marijuana is a harmless non-addicting drug.
53. Amphetamines have been used medically as "diet pills" because they reduce the appetite level.
54. An individual who has been taking the drug Antabuse is able to drink moderately.
55. Eating while drinking will have no effect on slowing down the absorption of alcohol in the body.
56. Smoking tobacco is linked very strongly to many heart and respiratory problems.
57. Some over-the-counter medications such as antihistamines, when taken with alcohol cause an addictive effect.
58. Most cough syrups contain alcohol.
59. A person may be arrested for DUI after taking certain legal and/or illegal drugs.
60. The liver metabolized pure alcohol at approximately a rate of 1/2 ounce per hour.
61. Denial of alcoholism is a key symptom of the disease of alcoholism.
62. Alcoholism is a treatable disease.
63. An alcoholic with over 10 years of sobriety may safely take an occasional social drink.
64. The spouse of the alcoholic is often a primary cause of the drinking problem.
65. The term "shakes", as it relates to drinking, means being too nervous.
66. Marijuana affects a person by impairing sense of time, space and attention/concentration on a task.
67. A person who never consumes anything stronger than beer is probably not a problem drinker or alcoholic.
68. Uppers and stimulants improve your ability to drive.
69. The problem drinker or alcoholic often negatively affects family members.
70. It is good practice to drink to relax or settle the nerves.
71. It is estimated that one of every ten Americans who drink are alcoholic.
72. Driving impairment begins at blood alcohol concentrations (BAC) of .05 and above.
73. If you are convicted of driving on a revoked or suspended license because of a DUI, you may be sentenced to 7 continuous days in jail or 30 days of community service.
74. Studies have shown that persons whose families have a history of heavy alcohol use have a high risk of developing alcohol related problems.
75. Approximately 70 people die each day in alcohol related traffic accidents.