Effects and Impacts of Alcohol
True or false: Alcohol is addictive.
True
Alcohol is a chemical compound, typically ethanol, that acts as a psychoactive substance. It’s commonly consumed in beverages, inhibiting central nervous system activity and altering mental states. This is what causes it to become addictive.
_______ driving costs the NHTSA $400 billion annually.
Distracted. Distracted driving can cost the government a lot in terms of medical needs, legal fees, vehicle damage, etc.
True or False: Driving under the influence is not as harmful as distracted driving.
False, driving under influence is a form of distracted driving, and no matter what the scenario, driving while being distracted can be detrimental to your safety and the safety of others.
True or false: Marijuana use is a harmful way to cope with stress.
True! Marijuana use in fact worsens stress.
You should never drive when you haven't had enough of this.
Rest or Sleep
When you consume alcohol, you will have delayed ___ time.
reaction
Alcohol slows reaction time because it is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant, which slows down brain and nerve function.
This distracting activity combined with being under the influence greatly increases the risk of crash.
Cell phone use. It is incredibly dangerous to be on your phone as you could lose concentration on the road.
What is the legal Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) limit for drivers over the age of 21?
A. 0.00%
B. 0.08%
C. 0.8%
B. 0.08%
Traces of alcohol above this limit can lead to legal consequences for people above the age of 21.
What is the legal limit for marijuana (THC) content under the age of 21 years old?
0 ng (nanogram)/mL. For people under the age of 21, it is completely illegal to have any trace of THC in the blood.
You just received really bad news that is upsetting you, causing you to panic and/or cry. You should pull over or decide not to drive if you are having what kind of reaction?
Emotional, Crying, Worried
What are 3 organs that are severely affected by alcohol?
liver, heart, brain. This is because alcohol can be detrimental to your liver since it can only metabolize specified amount of alcohol, too much can lead to cancer and hepatitis. Plus, alcohol slows down various aspects of brain function such as memory, speech, and judgement. Lastly, alcohol can lead to irregular heart beat and an increased risk of heart attack.
A driver who is texting while driving is how many times more likely to be involved in a crash?
D) 23 times
Q: Which of the following are possible consequences of being charged with a DUI?
A: License suspension
B: Jail time
C: Fines
D: Mandatory Education
E: A, B, C
F: All of the above
F, all of the above! First offense consequences include license suspension for 6-12 months, fines up to 2500$, mandatory alcohol education, and possibly jail up to a year. If under 21 years of age, consequences include a 2 year license suspension.
What are TWO long term effects of using marijuana on mental health?
Increased risk of depression and increased risk of anxiety. This is because marijuana is a high potency THC, which can cause anxiety and paranoia. Additionally, constant use of this can lead to increased rates of depression and suicide.
Besides a cell phone, name 2 distractions you should avoid while driving.
Loud music
Eating/Drinking
Too many passengers
How would some of the effects of alcohol on the body be harmful when driving?
Slow reaction time could lead not braking or turning fast enough.
Impaired coordination could cause confusion when changing lanes
(open-ended)
DIs it ever okay to text and drive?
NEVER. Texting and driving is just as dangerous as being under the influence. Anything that takes away your focus on the road should be ommitted when driving.
These predictable effects on driving like decline in visual function (rapid tracking of a moving target), and decline in ability to perform two tasks at the same time occur at what blood alcohol concentration, measured in G/DL?
0.05
0.10
0.02
0.02G/DL
Even at 0.02 G/DL, there are side effects. Some other typical effects include loss of judgement; relaxations, slight body warmth, and altered mood.
How much more likely is it for a teen to be involved in a fatal crash when under the influence of marijuana?
A. Same likelihood
B. 2x as likely
C. 4x as likely
4x as likely
You are fighting a bad cold, and you took an OTC (over the counter) cough medicine that contains dextromethorphan and an antihistimine. Before driving, you should read this.
The warning label on the medicine. It will tell you if you should drive while on the medicine.
In 2023, how many people were killed in alcohol-impaired traffic incidents?
A. 60,000+
B.9,000+
C.12,000+
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 12,429 people died in alcohol related accidents.
___ percent of traffic fatalities in the U.S. involved distracted or impaired drivers.
25%
30%
42%
30%
Any person under age 21 may be charged with a DUI if they have:
A. a BAC of .08 or more
B. BAC of more than .05 with additional evidence proving impairment
C. any illegal drugs in his/her system or other indications of impaired driving.
D. All of the above
D. All of the above! A DUI charge simply means that you have alcohol in your system while driving.
What are 3 effects of driving while under the influence of marijuana? These can be technical impairments (e.g. running red lights).
Lane control issues
Slow reaction time
Impaired judgement of distance
Decreased coordination
For the first year of driving under the age of 20, you are allowed to have this many passenger(s) under the age of 20 in your car while driving who are NOT a sibling.
One passenger. This is intended to prevent distractions for new and inexperienced drivers.