Binge Drinking & Alcohol Poisoning
What is binge drinking?
A. Drinking once a week
B. Drinking a lot in a short time
C. Drinking only on weekends
D. Drinking water after alcohol
B.Drinking a lot in a short time
Alcohol affects your ability to:
A. Sleep
B. Drive safely
C. Eat
D. Walk slowly
B. Drive safely
For females, binge drinking usually means about how many drinks in 2 hours?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6
C. 4
What is the legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21+ in most states?
A. 0.10%
B. 0.08%
C. 0.05%
D. 0.02%
B. 0.08%
Which is a sign of alcohol poisoning?
A. Sleeping normally
B. Confusion and vomiting
C. Feeling hungry
D. Talking fast
B.Confusion and vomiting
Which skill is MOST affected first by alcohol when driving?
A. Vision
B. Judgment
C. Hearing
D. Memory
B. Judgment
(T/F)
A person can “sleep off” alcohol poisoning safely.
False
(T/F)
Drunk driving only affects the driver.
False
Why is alcohol poisoning dangerous even after someone stops drinking?
A. Alcohol leaves the body immediately
B. Blood alcohol levels can continue rising
C. The liver stops working forever
D. The brain speeds up
B. Blood alcohol levels can continue rising
Which statement best explains why drinking and driving is especially dangerous for teens?
A. Teens have more driving experience
B. Teens are less affected by alcohol
C. Teens are more likely to take risks and have less experience
D. Teens metabolize alcohol faster
C. Teens are more likely to take risks and have less experience