Alcohol, Drugs, and Impaired Driving Laws Flashcards

Which of the following contains the same amount of pure alcohol as a 12-ounce regular beer?

Answer: 1.5 oz of 80-proof liquor

A standard drink is 0.6 oz of pure alcohol, equivalent to 12 oz of beer (5%), 5 oz of wine (12%), or 1.5 oz of 80-proof liquor.

What does BAC stand for?

Answer: Blood Alcohol Concentration

BAC stands for Blood Alcohol Concentration, which measures the percentage of alcohol in a person's bloodstream.

Can you legally drive in Indiana with an open container of alcohol in the passenger area?

Answer: No, open containers are prohibited in the passenger area of any vehicle

Indiana's open container law prohibits any open alcoholic beverage container in the passenger area of a vehicle on a public road.

Which of the following factors affects how quickly alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream?

Answer: Body weight, food consumption, and the rate of drinking

Absorption rate is affected by body weight, whether food is in the stomach, gender, and how quickly drinks are consumed.

What is true about drinking coffee to sober up after drinking alcohol?

Answer: Coffee makes you feel more alert but does not reduce BAC or impairment

Coffee may make an impaired person feel more awake but does not reduce BAC or restore driving ability — only time eliminates alcohol.

What is the look-back period Indiana uses when considering prior OWI offenses for enhanced penalties?

Answer: 10 years

Indiana uses a 10-year look-back period, so a prior OWI conviction within the last 10 years elevates a new charge to a Class D felony.