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Alcohol, Drugs, and Impaired Driving Flashcards

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  1. What is the BAC limit for commercial vehicle drivers in South Carolina?

    Answer: 0.04%

    Commercial drivers in SC are held to a stricter standard of 0.04% BAC because of the greater responsibility involved in operating large vehicles.

  2. How many drinks does it take for alcohol to affect driving?

    Answer: Even one drink can affect driving

    Even one alcoholic drink can begin to impair judgment and reaction time, making any amount of alcohol before driving risky.

  3. A first-offense DUI conviction in South Carolina can result in:

    Answer: License suspension, fines, and possible jail time

    A first DUI conviction in SC can result in fines, a driver's license suspension, and up to 30 days in jail.

  4. Which factor does NOT speed up alcohol metabolism?

    Answer: Drinking coffee

    Only time allows the body to metabolize alcohol; coffee, food, and water do not reduce BAC or reverse impairment.

  5. What must a DUI offender do when stopped at a sobriety checkpoint in SC?

    Answer: Cooperate and follow officer instructions

    At a lawful sobriety checkpoint, drivers must stop, cooperate with officers, and provide license and registration when requested.

  6. What is the open container law in South Carolina regarding alcoholic beverages?

    Answer: Open alcoholic beverage containers are prohibited in the passenger area of a vehicle

    SC law prohibits open containers of alcoholic beverages in the passenger area of a motor vehicle on a public highway.