SIR Alcohol and the Body 2

Question 1

In British Columbia, what is the legal BAC limit for a fully licensed driver before they are considered impaired for driving purposes?

Accepted Answer

0.08%

Answer

0.04%

Answer

0.05%

Answer

0.10%

Question 2

At what BAC range does BC's 'warn range' begin, where police can impose immediate roadside sanctions?

Accepted Answer

0.05–0.08%

Answer

0.01–0.03%

Answer

0.03–0.05%

Answer

0.08–0.10%

Question 3

How does alcohol affect a person's reaction time?

Accepted Answer

It slows reaction time even at low BAC levels

Answer

It improves reaction time by stimulating the nervous system

Answer

It has no effect on reaction time until BAC exceeds 0.08%

Answer

It only affects reaction time in people who are physically tired

Question 4

Why do women typically reach a higher BAC than men after consuming the same amount of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Women generally have less body water and lower levels of alcohol-metabolizing enzymes

Answer

Women have a faster heart rate that spreads alcohol more quickly

Answer

Women absorb alcohol only through the stomach, not the small intestine

Answer

Women have larger livers that produce more alcohol by-products

Question 5

Which part of the brain is first affected by alcohol, contributing to lowered inhibitions?

Accepted Answer

The frontal lobe, which governs judgment and decision-making

Answer

The brain stem, which controls breathing

Answer

The cerebellum, which controls balance

Answer

The occipital lobe, which processes vision

Question 6

What is the effect of mixing alcohol with energy drinks on a person's perception of intoxication?

Accepted Answer

Caffeine in energy drinks can mask feelings of tiredness, making a person feel less intoxicated than they are

Answer

Energy drinks speed up alcohol metabolism, reducing intoxication

Answer

Energy drinks lower BAC by diluting alcohol in the bloodstream

Answer

Mixing the two has no documented effect on perceived intoxication

Question 7

Which of the following will NOT speed up the sobering process?

Accepted Answer

All of the above — none of these speed up sobering

Answer

Drinking strong coffee

Answer

Taking a cold shower

Answer

Eating a large meal after drinking