NYS DWI Laws
The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for most drivers age 21 and older
What is 0.08%
Alcohol slows down this organ, affecting thinking and descion making
What is the brain
Alcohol makes it harder to stay in this part of the road
True or False coffee sobers you up quickly
False
A DWI conviction may cause you to lose this privilege
What is your driver's license
Drivers under age 21 can face penalties in New York with a BAC of this level or higher under the Zero Tolerance Law
What is 0.02%
Alcohol can reduce your ability to do this quickly in an emergency
Drinking alcohol increases the time it takes to do this when a hazard appears
What is brake or react
Only this process can actually remove alcohol from your body
What is time
A DWI conviction can make this car related payment much more expensive
What is car insurance
Refusing this test after lawful arrest can result in license suspension, even if you aren't convicted of a DWI
What is a chemical test (breath, blood, or urine test)
This sense is commonly affected by alcohol, making it harder to judge distances
Drivers are more likely to take unnecessary chances because of this
What is being impaired
True or False cold showers make someone sober enough to drive
False
Legal category of charge for DWI
What is a felony
This law makes it illegal to drive while impaired by drugs, including some prescription medications
What is Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs (DWAI-Drugs)
Alcohol affects this type of coordination, making it harder to walk or drive steadily
What is balance
This driving skill involves noticing pedestrians, signs, and other vehicles all at once
What is awareness of road
Alcohol is classified as this type of drug because it slows down brain activity
What is a depressant
A judge may require someone convicted of DWI to complete this type of education program
What is an impaired driver program (or alcohol education program)
What is 0.18%
Alcohol effects the ability needed for safe driving and decision making
What is judgment
True or False someone can still be arrested for a DWI without any test
True
What are employment/college options