Drinking & Driving
Alcohol slows your reaction time and affects decision-making while driving. (true or false)
true
Drinking alcohol over many years can damage the liver.
(true or false)
true
What is the legal BAC limit for drivers 21+ in most U.S. states?
A. 0.05%
B. 0.08%
C. 0.10%
B: 0.08%
Which of the following is a common long-term effect of heavy drinking?
A. Increased energy
B. Liver cirrhosis
C. Better memory
B: liver cirrhosis
Which group is most likely to be involved in alcohol-related fatal crashes in the U.S.?
A. Drivers under 21
B. Drivers ages 21–34
C. Drivers over 55
B : Drivers ages 21-34
Which of these cancers is linked to long-term alcohol consumption?
A. Skin cancer
B. Lung cancer
C. Mouth, throat, and liver cancer
C: mouth, throat, and liver cancer
What percentage of traffic fatalities in the U.S. involve alcohol-impaired drivers?
A. About 10%
B. About 25%
C. About 30%
C. About 30%
Chronic alcohol use can affect the brain by causing:
A. memory and coordination problems
B. Improved memory recall
C. Increased IQ
A: a memory and coordination problems
Which of the following statements about alcohol and driving is true?
A. Alcohol affects peripheral vision before reaction time.
B. Even at a BAC of 0.02%, driving ability can be impaired.
C. Caffeine can completely sober someone up and make driving safe.
D. Only drivers over 30 are at risk of alcohol-related crashes.
B. Even at a BAC of 0.02%, driving ability can be impaired.
Long-term heavy alcohol use can lead to which of the following effects on the cardiovascular system?
A. Weakened heart muscle
B. High blood pressure
C. Irregular heartbeats
D. All of the above
D: All of the above