LLR Impaired and Distracted Driving 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the DUI legal charge if a driver's BAC is 0.08% or higher?
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or DWI (Correct answer)
- Reckless Driving only
- Minor Traffic Infraction
- Careless Driving
Correct answer: Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or DWI
A BAC of 0.08% or higher results in a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) or DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) charge, depending on state law.
Question 2: Cognitive (mental) distraction while driving means:
- Looking at objects outside the vehicle
- Taking hands off the wheel
- Mind is not focused on driving even if eyes are on the road (Correct answer)
- Adjusting in-car entertainment systems
Correct answer: Mind is not focused on driving even if eyes are on the road
Cognitive distraction occurs when a driver's mental focus is on something other than driving, even if their eyes are forward.
Question 3: Which of the following is considered a visual distraction while driving?
- Thinking about an argument at work
- Eating a sandwich with one hand on the wheel
- Looking at a GPS screen or phone screen while moving (Correct answer)
- Listening to loud music
Correct answer: Looking at a GPS screen or phone screen while moving
Looking at a GPS or phone screen takes your eyes off the road, making it a visual distraction that significantly increases crash risk.
Question 4: Which of these is the safest option for dealing with a phone call while driving?
- Answer and keep the call brief
- Use voice-activated hands-free calling
- Pull over safely before answering (Correct answer)
- Let it go to voicemail and check later at a red light
Correct answer: Pull over safely before answering
The safest option is to pull over safely before answering a call, as even hands-free calling causes cognitive distraction.
Question 5: Drowsy driving is most dangerous because:
- It only affects older drivers
- Drivers may fall asleep without warning and lose complete vehicle control (Correct answer)
- Reaction time improves slightly when tired
- It only occurs during nighttime hours
Correct answer: Drivers may fall asleep without warning and lose complete vehicle control
Drowsy driving is extremely dangerous because a driver can fall asleep without warning, resulting in total loss of vehicle control.
Question 6: Prescription medications that may impair driving should be:
- Taken only on short trips
- Discussed with your doctor before driving (Correct answer)
- Used with coffee to counteract drowsiness
- Only avoided if they cause complete sedation
Correct answer: Discussed with your doctor before driving
Many prescription medications cause drowsiness, blurred vision, or slowed reaction time, so drivers should always consult their doctor before driving while on them.
LLR Impaired and Distracted Driving 2
What is the DUI legal charge if a driver's BAC is 0.08% or higher?