Alcohol
What will Sober you up?
TIME
If 3 different people drink or use the exact same amount, they will:
It's impossible to predict because everyone responds differently.
In Illinois, a person can be arrested and convicted for a DUI:
At any BAC if there is evidence that the person is driving impaired!
impairs vision, coordination, and judgement
This is the name of the standard test officers use roadside to evaluate coordination, balance, and divided attention.
Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST)
What kind of drug is alcohol?
Depressant
What is the most commonly used drug in the United States?
Alcohol
What is the law regarding the legal transportation of marijuana?
Must be in a childproof container not in arms reach.
What effect does marijuana have on driving?
Impairs Coordination; Shortens attention span; slows reaction time
All of the above!
Mixing this common beverage with alcohol does NOT make you sober faster, even though many people believe it does.
Coffee
Which of the following has the highest alcohol content?
12-oz beer; 5-oz Wine; 1.5-oz shot
They all have approximately the same alcohol content.
Which of the following can indicate someone is experiencing problems with alcohol or other drugs? Tolerance; Unable to control use; Spending a lot of time; Continued use despite problems?
All of the above!
If a person is out at a bar until 2 am, and they drink to a BAC of 0.2, when is it safe for them to drive without the risk of a DUI?
11 am
Which driving skill is the first to be affected by alcohol?
Judgement
How much will your BAC be lowered on average each hour without drinking?
0.015
Approximately what percentage of the adult population in the US does not drink alcohol?
1/3
This common over-the-counter medication for colds can cause drowsiness and impair driving even though it is legal to buy without a prescription. YOU CAN GET A DUI
antihistamine/diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
If a person refuses to take a chemical test to measure BAC or substances, he/she:
Faces a revocation of 12 months to 3 years
This drug often gives drivers a false sense of alertness, leading them to speed, take risks, and misjudge fatigue.
Stimulants
This term describes how much alcohol is in a person’s bloodstream, measured as a percentage.
blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
Alcohol is a factor in approximately what percentage of fatal vehicle crashes in the U.S.
28%
This type of drug classification—including Xanax, Valium, and Ativan—slows brain activity and can severely impair coordination and reaction time when driving.
Benzodiazepines
In Illinois, this law states that drivers automatically agree to chemical testing (breath, blood, or urine) if arrested for DUI.
Illinois Implied Consent Law
This substance causes tunnel vision, poor distance judgment, and delayed reaction time, making it especially dangerous when merging or turning.
Alcohol
This term refers to the belief that “it won’t happen to me,” which increases risky decisions behind the wheel.
invincibility bias/optimism bias