Multiple Choice
Identify
the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers
the question.
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1.
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Peer
pressure
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a.
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can
be positive or negative.
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b.
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is always negative.
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c.
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is
always positive.
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d.
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can be rejected immediately.
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2.
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The
surest way for a person to eliminate the risk of driving under the
influence of alcohol is to
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a.
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have
someone monitor his or her drinking.
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b.
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know his or her limits.
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c.
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not
drink and drive.
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d.
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drink only beer.
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3.
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An
age group's influence on a person is called
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a.
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peer pressure.
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b.
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implied
consent.
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c.
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inhibition.
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d.
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nystagmus.
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4.
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The
implied-consent law
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allows parents to give their consent to a
son or daughter to get a driver's license.
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b.
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protects drivers who have secured the
implied consent of the vehicle's owner.
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c.
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helps authorities control alcohol-related
driving problems.
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d.
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protects police officers from false-arrest
suits.
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5.
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A
depressant drug
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a.
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speeds
up the central nervous system.
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b.
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improves the ability to make quick
judgments.
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c.
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slows down the central nervous system.
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d.
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increases speed of reflex actions.
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6.
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The
danger of a driver using amphetamines on a long trip is
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a.
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they
create a false sense of alertness.
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b.
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the drowsiness they cause at first.
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c.
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their
depressant effect on the central nervous system.
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d.
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an immediate physical and mental letdown.
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7.
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Alcohol begins to affect a person's abilities
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a.
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almost
the moment it enters the body.
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b.
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once it reaches the small intestine.
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c.
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after
it is digested.
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d.
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once it reaches the stomach.
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8.
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A
person's inhibitions are
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restrictions imposed by laws.
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b.
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behaviors
of the highly intelligent.
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c.
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inner forces of personality that hold back
impulsive behavior.
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d.
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unrestrained emotional behavior.
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9.
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Which
of the following statements about alcohol and driving is NOT true?
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a.
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Drivers
aged 16 through 20 are more likely to be alcohol- impaired than
any other age group.
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b.
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Nearly half of the people killed in
alcohol-related collisions were not drinking.
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c.
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Nearly half of the people killed in
alcohol-related collisions are victims of drunk drivers.
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d.
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Fewer than half of all driving-related
fatalities during the holidays are alcohol related.
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10.
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A
law that makes it illegal for persons under the age of 21 to drive
with any amount of alcohol in their blood is
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the
Graduated-Licensing Law.
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b.
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the No Alcohol Under 21 Law.
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c.
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the
New Drivers' Law.
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d.
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the
Zero-Tolerance Law.
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11.
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To
further reduce alcohol-related collisions, many states have now set
the level of intoxication at a BAC of
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a.
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1.1
percent.
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b.
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0.10 percent.
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c.
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1.0
percent.
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d.
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0.08 percent.
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12.
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The
amount of alcohol in 1-1/2 ounces of whiskey or 5 ounces of wine is
approximately equal to that in
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a.
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a
six-pack of 12-ounce cans of beer.
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b.
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two 12-ounce cans of beer.
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c.
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three
12-ounce cans of beer.
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d.
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one 12-ounce can of beer.
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13.
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A
driver is stopped on suspicion of DWI or DUI and refuses a BAC test.
The driver's
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a.
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insurance
rates will go down.
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b.
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vehicle is towed to the police station.
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c.
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license can be suspended.
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d.
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license
can be revoked.
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14.
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Alcohol is a (an)
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a.
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stimulant, not a depressant.
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b.
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hallucinogen.
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c.
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inhibitor, not a relaxant.
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d.
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depressant,
not a stimulant.
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15.
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Implied consent means a driver
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a.
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obtains an instruction permit to drive.
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b.
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drives if drinking is moderate.
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c.
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agrees
to be tested for blood-alcohol concentration.
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d.
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obtains a driver's license.
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16.
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Drivers aged 16 through 20 are
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a.
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less likely to be alcohol-impaired than
any other age group.
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b.
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no different with regard to
alcohol-impairment than any other age group.
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c.
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more likely to be alcohol-impaired than
any other age group.
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d.
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not as easily alcohol-impaired because
tolerance is increased.
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17.
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What
is the best advice to give to a social drinker planning to drive?
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Wait
one hour and then drive.
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b.
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Let a non-drinker drive.
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c.
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Eat
some food before driving.
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d.
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Drive with extra care.
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18.
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Prescription drugs taken in combination with alcoholic beverages
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a.
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will
tend to have their effects cancelled by the effect of alcohol.
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b.
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will
cause trouble only if a person drinks excessively.
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c.
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can
be very dangerous, even fatal.
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d.
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can cause trouble unless a licensed
physician prescribed the drug.
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19.
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You
can easily sober up by drinking black coffee
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a.
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every other time.
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b.
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only
one time.
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c.
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every time.
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d.
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never.
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20.
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The
only sure way to reduce the body's BAC and the degree of impairment is
to
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a.
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take
a cold shower.
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b.
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wait the necessary time the body needs to
eliminate the alcohol.
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c.
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handle a sudden emergency.
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d.
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consume
several cups of black coffee.
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21.
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What
law requires a driver to automatically give consent to be tested for
BAC if arrested on suspicion of DUI or DWI?
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a.
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alcohol-approval
law
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b.
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legal-alcohol-limit law
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c.
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drinking-consent law
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d.
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implied-consent
law
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22.
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Which
of the following are stimulant drugs?
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a.
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barbiturates
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b.
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antihistamines
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c.
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amphetamines
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d.
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alcohol
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23.
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Alcohol first affects a driver by
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a.
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distorting color perception.
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b.
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improving
the ability to judge distance.
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c.
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decreasing reaction time.
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d.
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impairing
judgment and reason.
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24.
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Impaired depth perception in drinking drivers causes
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a.
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drivers
to perceive something as close when it is actually far away.
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b.
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increased
reflex action of the pupils of the eyes.
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c.
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drivers to perceive something as far away
when it is actually close.
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d.
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blurred vision.
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25.
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If
a large amount of alcohol is consumed over a short period of time,
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a.
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nothing
abnormal occurs.
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b.
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you will need days to sleep it off.
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c.
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death
can occur.
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d.
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you will become an alcoholic.
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26.
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Peer
education is a process in which young people help other young people
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understand
the effects of drugs.
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b.
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become group leaders.
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c.
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learn
how to be better listeners.
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d.
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make decisions and determine goals.
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27.
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Which
of the following statements is true regarding the effects of alcohol?
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The
body needs time to offset the effects of alcohol.
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b.
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Raw egg whites will absorb the alcohol in
the stomach, thus halting the intoxicating effect.
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c.
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Tomato juice will sober a person by
absorbing and neutralizing the alcohol.
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d.
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Inhaling pure oxygen will sober a person
by restoring the oxygen balance.
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28.
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Alcohol is a
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a.
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drug.
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b.
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medicine.
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c.
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hallucinogen.
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d.
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stimulant.
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29.
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People confronted with negative peer pressure often find it
difficult to
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a.
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understand
the consequences of decisions.
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b.
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identify the negative side effects.
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c.
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make
decisions affecting only themselves.
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d.
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say no without the fear of hurting others.
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30.
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What
effect might a cold medicine have on a driver?
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a.
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drowsiness and poor judgment
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b.
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no
noticeable effect
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c.
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a clearer head for driving
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d.
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similar
to taking a stimulant
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31.
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What
do police measure to determine a person's level of intoxication?
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a.
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power
of coordination
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b.
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blood-pressure level
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c.
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power
of concentration
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d.
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blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) in the
blood.
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32.
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A
person must have a BAC of at least 0.10 percent in most states to be
charged with
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a.
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driving
while drinking.
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b.
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driving under the influence (DUI).
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c.
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driving
in the possession of alcohol.
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d.
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driving while intoxicated (DWI).
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33.
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Barbiturates can make a person
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a.
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alert and wide awake.
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b.
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more
aware.
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c.
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jittery and hyperactive.
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d.
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depressed
and sleepy.
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34.
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When
law enforcement officers in many states suspect a driver is DUI or DWI,
they can give a series of on-the-spot, roadside checks known as a
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breathalyzer.
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b.
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field
sobriety test.
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c.
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blood screening.
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d.
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intoxilizer
test.
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35.
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The
breath-test machine most commonly used for determining BAC is
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a
nystagmus machine.
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b.
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an intoxilyzer machine.
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c.
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a
chemical-test machine.
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d.
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a sobriety machine.
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36.
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At
what rate does the average person's system oxidize alcohol?
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a.
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2
drinks per hour
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b.
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3/4
of a drink per hour
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c.
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1-1/2 drinks per hour
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d.
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3
drinks per hour
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37.
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Alcoholism is
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a.
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on the decrease because of strict driving
laws.
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b.
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caused by a short-term use of alcohol.
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c.
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a major problem in our society today.
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d.
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not
an addiction.
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38.
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The
feeling known as euphoria is a common effect of alcohol. It gives a
driver a false sense of
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a.
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limited
abilities.
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b.
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being sick.
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c.
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well-being.
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d.
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drunkenness.
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39.
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Which
of the following is an important factor regarding alcohol and driving?
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After
a while, drivers develop an immunity to the effects of alcohol.
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b.
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After
only one drink a person's total driving ability can be reduced.
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c.
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It
takes several drinks to affect driving ability.
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d.
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Most people's driving ability improves
after one or two drinks.
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40.
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How
can use of marijuana affect a driver's condition?
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a.
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The driver is more aware of things in the
environment.
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b.
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The driver's ability to judge distance is
increased.
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c.
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The driver's coordination and judgment are
dangerously impaired for a long time.
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d.
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The driver's ability to judge speed is
better than usual.
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41.
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If
a person takes a medicine and then drinks an alcoholic beverage, the
chances are that the
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a.
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drug
will cancel the alcohol effects.
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b.
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alcohol will cancel the drug effects.
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c.
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effects
of both the drug and drink will be multiplied.
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d.
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user will be more alert.
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42.
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How
many drivers involved in alcohol-related traffic fatalities have a BAC
of 0.14 or higher?
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a.
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1/2
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b.
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2/3
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c.
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1/3
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d.
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3/4
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43.
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Nystagmus refers to
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a.
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a breath-test machine.
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b.
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the
involuntary jerking of the eyes as a person gazes to the side.
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c.
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the
inability to walk without staggering.
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d.
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a divided-attention test.
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44.
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All
states require that before legally buying or consuming alcoholic
beverages a person must
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a.
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be
at least 18 years of age.
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b.
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have a driver's license.
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c.
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be
at least 21 years of age.
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d.
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be accompanied by an adult.
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45.
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The
most accurate way to determine a person's level of intoxication is to
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a.
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watch
the person drink for an hour and compare behavior before and
after drinking.
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b.
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see
if the person can pass a coordination test.
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c.
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look at the person's eyes to see if they
are glassy.
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d.
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determine the person's blood-alcohol
concentration (BAC).
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46.
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If
you are unable to prevent a drinker from driving,
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a.
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wear your safety belt.
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b.
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have
the person drive slowly.
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c.
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be ready to take control of the wheel.
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d.
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refuse to ride with the person.
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47.
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When
comparing the alcohol content of typical servings of beer, wine, and
mixed drinks, there is
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a.
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much
less alcohol in the beer.
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b.
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much less alcohol in the wine.
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c.
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much
more alcohol in the mixed drink.
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d.
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about the same amount of alcohol in each.
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48.
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Drugs
will not affect a person by
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a.
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improving decision making skills.
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b.
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speeding
up central nervous system.
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c.
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slowing down central nervous system.
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d.
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altering
thinking process and personality.
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49.
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Over-the-counter drugs (OTC drugs) can be harmful to drivers
because
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a.
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people
take more OTC drugs than prescription drugs.
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b.
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their side effects include drowsiness,
slowed reaction time, and poor judgment.
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c.
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they do not have labels that give their
side effects.
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d.
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a doctor has to prescribe them.
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50.
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When
people drink alcoholic beverages, their
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a.
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judgment and coordination are not
affected.
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b.
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coordination is affected before their
judgment.
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c.
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coordination and judgment are affected at
the same time.
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d.
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judgment is affected before their
coordination.
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