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Can you lose your driver’s license for refusing a breathalyzer test?
What is Yes? Many states have implied consent laws that result in automatic license suspension for refusal.
What percentage of fatal car crashes involve alcohol-impaired drivers?
What is Approximately 28% of fatal car crashes involve alcohol-impaired drivers
Myth or Fact: Drinking Coffee can sober you up quickly.
What is Myth? Only time can sober you up.
How does alcohol consumption affect reaction time while driving?
What is Alcohol slows reaction time? This makes it harder to respond to sudden changes.
What are the three standard field sobriety tests used by police officers?
What is The Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, Walk-and-Turn, and One-Leg Stand tests?
What is the minimum jail time for a first-time DUI offense in most states?
What is is 1-2 days in Jail
How many people are arrested for DUI each year in the United States?
What is Around 1 million people are arrested for DUI each year?
Myth or Fact: You can refuse a breathalyzer test without any legal consequences
What is Myth? Refusing can lead to license suspension and other penalties
What are the short-term effects of marijuana on driving ability?
What is Marijuana can impair coordination, judgment, and reaction time?
How does the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus test work?
What is It measures the involuntary jerking of the eyes as they follow a moving object?
What is the typical fine range for a DUI conviction?
What is $500 to $2,000 for a first-time offense?
What age group has the highest rate of DUI arrests?
What is 21-24? This age group has the highest rate of DUI arrests.
Myth or Fact: Only alcohol can impair your ability to drive
What is Myth? Drugs, both legal and illegal can also impair driving.
How does alcohol impair judgment and decision-making?
What is Alcohol affects the brain’s frontal lobe, leading to poor decision-making and risk-taking behavior?
What is the legal BAC limit for drivers over 21 in most states?
What is The legal BAC limit is 0.08%?
How long can a DUI conviction stay on your driving record?
What is 5 to 10 years? 10 years in D.C., it depends on the state.
What is the average BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) level of drivers involved in fatal crashes?
What is "The average BAC level is about 0.16%, which is twice the legal limit".
Myth or Fact: You can accurately judge your own level of intoxication
What is Myth? Alcohol impairs judgement so it makes self-assessment unreliable.
What is the impact of mixing alcohol with prescription medications on driving?
What is Mixing can enhance the effects of both substances? This leads to severe impairment.
Can you be arrested for DUI if you pass a field sobriety test but fail a breathalyzer?
What is Yes? failing a breathalyzer test can result in a DUI arrest regardless of field sobriety test results.
What additional penalties might you face if a DUI results in injury or death?
What is Penalties can include longer jail sentences, higher fines, and civil lawsuits?
How much does the risk of a crash increase with a BAC of 0.08%?
What is 4X? The risk of a crash increases approximately fourfold with a BAC of 0.08%
Myth or Fact: First time DUI offenders rarely face severe penalties
What is Myth? First time offenders can face significant fines, jail time, and license suspension
How long does it typically take for alcohol to leave your system?
What is It takes about one hour for the body to metabolize one standard drink?
What is the purpose of the Walk-and-Turn test?
What is It assesses balance, coordination, and the ability to follow instructions?