Alcohol
The legal drinking age is...
21
What is the leading cause of vehicle accidents in Texas?
Drunk Driving
Faulty Vehicles
Distracted Driving
Street Racing
C. Distracted Driving
In the past year, distracted driving has been determined as the cause of over 96,000 vehicle accidents in Texas.
The Dallas ________ play at the AT&T Stadium.
Cowboys
Which of these is NOT an example of a trade?
Electrician
Dog Walker
Hairstylist
Dental Hygienist
B. Dogwalker
Trades are careers that require sets of skills often learned in apprenticeship, and education/certification programs.
Who is the Fort Worth Teen Court Coordinator?
Yvonne Yanez
Drinking alcohol while underage is okay, as long as you didn’t buy it.
True or False
False!
The purchasing and/or consumption of alcohol while underage are both considered offenses.
Why is it important to follow traffic rules?
For your safety and the safety of others!
Following traffic rules helps to keep our roads safer, and reduce the risks of accidents.
Which of these is a University/College NOT located in Texas
TCU
TCC
OU
UTA
3. OU
Which academic degree takes 2 years to complete and allows you to enter directly into the workforce?
An Associates Degree!
Most community colleges offer programs that give students the opportunity to obtain a degree that covers the basics of an undergraduate degree and allows students to enter into undergraduate programs or enter directly into the workforce.
What items can you donate for credit hours?
Diapers, Underwear, or Hygiene bags!
Alcohol is a drug.
True or False
True!
Alcohol is a Psychotropic Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressant and can greatly impact cognition, emotions, and perception.
How many estimated drivers are there in Tarrant County?
1,002,500
850,680
965,000
1,800,000
D. 1,800,000
As of 2023, the Department of Transportation has reported 1,744,947 registered vehicles in Tarrant County, creating an estimate of over 1,800,000 drivers in Tarrant County.
Which tech company has an apple as its logo?
Apple
Name two examples of trade careers.
Electricians.
Welders.
Plumbers.
Home inspectors.
Aircraft mechanics.
HVAC technicians.
Diesel technicians.
Construction managers.
Cosmetologists
Equipment operators/technicians
Are among some of the most common trades in DFW.
What is the purpose of Teen Court?
Make new friends
Prepare to be a future attorney
To help teens compensate for offenses through community service and other methods to keep these offenses off of their records.
C. To help teens…
Teen Court is an alternative, voluntary program, which offers young offenders an opportunity to make restitution for an offense through community service, specialized classes and jury service, thus avoiding fines and keeping the juvenile's record clear.
How does alcohol impact your health and development?
Suppress the secretion of growth hormones
Affect brain growth
Affect blood sugar maintenance
All of the above
D. All of the above
Alcohol can suppress the secretion of human growth hormone (HGH) by up to 70%, which can negatively impact muscle metabolism, blood sugar maintenance, and bone and brain growth.
What are two of the most common traffic violations in texas?
Texting and Driving
Speeding
DUI/DWI
Not Using a Seatbelt
Failure to Yield
Improper Lane Changes
Running Red Lights or Stops
are among the most common violations in the state.
Which of these historical landmarks is located in Fort Worth?
Mount Rushmore
The Alamo
The Stockyards
The Statue of Liberty
3. The Stockyards
What does TCC stand for?
Tarrant County College
Tarrant County Cleanup
Texas County College
Terrible Country Club
Tarrant County College
TCC is a local community college in tarrant county that offers a wide range of academic and technical programs to prepare students for high skill, high demand jobs.
How do you get assigned community hours?
At random
Lottery system
Citations determine range, and total hours are decided at Teen Court.
C. Citations determine range, and total hours are decided at Teen Court.
What are the possible consequences of driving while intoxicated (DWI)?
Suspension of license
Pedestrian and Vehicle accidents
Jail time
All of the above
D. All of the above
Driving while intoxicated can have a wide array of consequences from higher insurance premiums, License suspensions, Jail time, and even fatal crashes with other drivers and pedestrians.
If you are 16 or under and driving with a provisional license, you are restricted from…
Driving with more than one passenger under the age of 21 who is not a family member.
Driving between midnight and 5 AM unless it’s for work, a school event, or a medical emergency.
Using wireless communication devices, including hands-free devices, unless it’s an emergency.
All of the Above
D. All of the Above
According to TXDOT (Texas Department of Transportation), these are additional rules given to provisional drivers under the age of 18. Failure to comply with these rules can result in a citations and fines.
Which U.S. President is on the $1 Bill?
George Washington!
14 is the legal hiring age in Texas.
True/ False
True!
In Texas, the Texas Workforce Commission has designated 14 to be the legal hiring age.
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What are the requirements of Teen Court?
Completion of community service hours. Attend ______ Court, and act as a juror for _____ other teen courts.
Attend Teen Court, and act as a juror for 2 other teen courts.