Distracted Driving
What is one example of distracted driving? (besides texting)
Eating, drinking, reaching for something, changing the radio, etc.
You may hire an _______ to represent you in court
attorney/lawyer
"Buzzed" driving is drunk driving
True; Impairment begins with the first drink
Alcohol is the most widely used substance of abuse among America's youth
True
A formal meeting in which a judge and jury listen to evidence and decided if a person is guilty or innocent
Trial/Court
Sending texts/emails in between traffic lights is legal
False
a period of time during which a person who has committed a crime has to obey the law and be supervised by a ______ officer
probation
The impairments associated with drunk driving and texting and driving, are similar
True
A DUI is just when under the influence of alcohol
False; it can also be drugs
Can a person still be arrested without a warrant?
Yes; but the police must have probable cause to arrest them
What is the number one reason for distracted driving accidents?
Texting and driving
to search (a person) for concealed weapons, illegal goods, etc., by feeling the person's clothing
Frisk/Pat Down
15% of all crashes involve drivers talking and texting on cell phones
False, it's 26%
What does DWI stand for?
Driving While Intoxicated/Impaired
How long can someone be held in custody with no charges against them?
48 hours
What age group has the highest number of distracted drivers?
Teenagers
What is the highest court in the federal judiciary of the United States of America?
Supreme Court
Jail and Prison are the same thing
False
What level of BAC is the legal limit in the United States?
.08%
What does a judge decide in a court of law?
The punishment for the crime
On average, what percentage of people can successfully multi-task?
0%
_______ is the process where information about a criminal suspect is entered into the system of a police station or jail after that person's arrest.
Booking
You can only bail out of jail with money
False; you can use property to secure your release
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration/Level
What must the police read to you if arresting you?
Miranda Rights