Impaired and Distracted Driving Flashcards

Implied consent law means that by driving on public roads, you have agreed to:

Answer: Submit to chemical testing if lawfully requested by police

Implied consent laws mean drivers automatically consent to BAC testing when they obtain a license and drive on public roads.

Which of the following is NOT a sign of driver fatigue?

Answer: Improved reaction time

Driver fatigue slows reaction time rather than improving it; signs include heavy eyelids, missing exits, and unintentional lane drifting.

A driver who causes a fatal accident while impaired faces:

Answer: Vehicular manslaughter or homicide charges

Causing a fatal accident while impaired typically results in vehicular manslaughter or DUI homicide criminal charges, which carry severe penalties.

If you feel drowsy while driving on a long trip, the best action is:

Answer: Pull over and rest or take a short nap

The only safe remedy for drowsy driving is to pull over and rest; stimulants like coffee only temporarily mask the symptoms of fatigue.

Which passengers in the vehicle contribute most to driver distraction for teen drivers?

Answer: Peer-age passengers (other teens)

Research shows that teen drivers are most distracted by peer passengers, and crash risk increases significantly with each additional teen passenger.

An 'open container' law prohibits:

Answer: Having an open or previously opened alcoholic beverage container in the passenger area

Open container laws make it illegal to have any open, unsealed, or previously opened alcohol container in the passenger compartment of a vehicle.