BAC
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration
What is the leading cause of death for teens in the United States?
Motor vehicle crashes
What is the name of the initial test police often give a driver suspected of DUI?
The test is called Field Sobriety Tests (FSTs)—specifically the Walk-and-Turn test, which is one of the standardized field sobriety tests used by officers to assess impairment.
Depression
Which group is statistically more likely to be involved in DUI-related crashes: men or women?
Men are more likely to be involved in DUI-related crashes than women.
What is the legal BAC limit for drivers 21 and older in all states?
.08
At what time of day do most alcohol-related crashes occur?
Nighttime (Midnight to 3am)
Are field sobriety tests mandatory in most states?
No
What is the effect of marijuana on your reaction time?
Slows Reaction Time
In a car accident, which part of the body is most commonly injured due to the sudden deceleration of the vehicle?
Neck & Spine
What is the only way to lower your BAC?
Time
What is a common crash type involving impaired drivers?
Single-vehicle crashes
In Pennsylvania, what is a common penalty for refusing a chemical test?
A 12-month license suspension for a first refusal.
How long does is take for one serving of alcohol to work its way through the adult body?
One hour
In teens, which two parts of the brain are most effected by alcohol?
Prefrontal cortex – controls decision-making, judgment, impulse control, and reasoning
Hippocampus – controls memory formation and learning
Name three things that effect BAC:
Height, Weight, Food Intake, Gender, Tolerance, Type of Alcohol, Binge Drinking
What is one reason nighttime impairment crashes are common (other than drinking/drugs)?
Fatigue
What is “implied consent” in DUI law?
By driving, a person agrees to chemical testing (blood, breath, or urine) if lawfully requested.
Over-the-counter medications like antihistamines (e.g., Benadryl) can impair driving by causing:
Drowsiness and slowed reaction time
About how many people are killed each day in alcohol-impaired driving crashes in the United States?
About 34 people per day
What is the legal BAC limit for drivers under the age of 21 in Pennsylvania?
0.00 (0.02)
What driving behavior often signals stimulant (cocaine/meth) use?
Aggressive driving
What are the four ways you can be chemically tested for THC?
Saliva, Blood, Urine, Hair
Chemical in marijuana that gets you "high"?
THC
Why does alcohol-impaired driving remain a major traffic safety problem even when many drivers involved are below the legal BAC limit?
Impairment begins before someone “feels drunk”.
Impairment can begin at low BAC levels, and crashes are influenced by reduced judgment, slower reaction time, and risky decision-making even when BAC is under the legal limit.