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Alcohol, Drugs, and Impaired Driving Flashcards

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  1. What is the legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit for adult drivers in South Carolina?

    Answer: 0.08%

    In South Carolina, it is illegal for drivers 21 and older to operate a vehicle with a BAC of 0.08% or higher.

  2. What is the legal BAC limit for drivers under 21 in South Carolina?

    Answer: 0.02%

    South Carolina has a zero-tolerance policy for underage drinking and driving with a BAC limit of 0.02% for drivers under 21.

  3. What does South Carolina's implied consent law mean?

    Answer: You agree to chemical testing if lawfully arrested for DUI

    By driving in SC, you implicitly consent to chemical tests (breath, blood, urine) if lawfully arrested for suspected DUI.

  4. What happens to your license if you refuse a breath test in SC after a DUI arrest?

    Answer: Automatic license suspension

    Refusing a breath test in SC results in an automatic license suspension regardless of whether you are convicted of DUI.

  5. Which of the following can impair driving similarly to alcohol?

    Answer: All of the above

    Prescription drugs, OTC medications, and illegal substances can all impair judgment, reaction time, and coordination needed for safe driving.

  6. How does alcohol affect driving ability?

    Answer: It impairs judgment, coordination, and reaction time

    Alcohol impairs multiple functions simultaneously, including judgment, coordination, vision, and reaction time, even at low BAC levels.