TAM Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) & Alcohol Absorption

Question 1

What is the legal BAC limit for operating a motor vehicle in Maryland for drivers age 21 and older?

Accepted Answer

0.08%

Answer

0.04%

Answer

0.06%

Answer

0.10%

Question 2

Approximately how long does it take for a healthy adult liver to metabolize one standard drink?

Accepted Answer

About one hour

Answer

15–20 minutes

Answer

30–45 minutes

Answer

Two to three hours

Question 3

Which organ is primarily responsible for metabolizing alcohol in the body?

Accepted Answer

Liver

Answer

Kidneys

Answer

Stomach

Answer

Small intestine

Question 4

Which of the following counts as ONE standard drink under U.S. guidelines?

Accepted Answer

5 oz of wine (12% ABV)

Answer

16 oz of regular beer (5% ABV)

Answer

2 oz of distilled spirits (40% ABV)

Answer

12 oz of wine cooler (3% ABV)

Question 5

Which of the following factors does NOT significantly affect the rate of alcohol absorption into the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

The drinker's eye color

Answer

The presence of food in the stomach

Answer

Carbonation of the beverage

Answer

The drinker's body weight

Question 6

At what BAC level does Maryland define the lesser offense of Driving While Impaired (DWI)?

Accepted Answer

0.07%

Answer

0.04%

Answer

0.08%

Answer

0.10%

Question 7

What effect does drinking on an empty stomach have on BAC compared to drinking after a full meal?

Accepted Answer

BAC rises faster because there is no food to slow alcohol absorption

Answer

BAC rises more slowly because the stomach is producing more acid

Answer

BAC is unaffected because the liver metabolizes at the same rate either way

Answer

BAC rises more slowly because the body is more hydrated when fasting