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Drug Impairment and Effects Flashcards

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  1. Which drug is most commonly found in the systems of fatally injured drivers after alcohol?

    Answer: Marijuana

    Studies consistently show marijuana is the most commonly detected drug (after alcohol) in fatally injured drivers.

  2. Benzodiazepines (such as Valium or Xanax) impair driving by causing:

    Answer: Sedation, slowed reflexes, and reduced alertness

    Benzodiazepines are sedative drugs that slow reflexes and reduce alertness, making driving dangerous.

  3. Which of the following is TRUE about combining alcohol with other depressant drugs?

    Answer: The combined impairment is additive or greater, multiplying danger

    Combining alcohol with other depressants creates an additive or synergistic effect, dramatically increasing impairment and crash risk.

  4. Inhalants affect driving by:

    Answer: Causing dizziness, disorientation, and loss of coordination

    Inhalants cause dizziness, disorientation, and loss of motor coordination, making it impossible to drive safely.

  5. A driver who uses cocaine is at increased crash risk because cocaine can cause:

    Answer: Overconfidence, erratic behavior, and aggressive driving

    Cocaine is a stimulant that can produce overconfidence, aggressive behavior, and erratic decision-making — all dangerous behind the wheel.

  6. How long can THC (the active compound in marijuana) impair driving after use?

    Answer: Up to 24 hours or longer, even after the high has subsided

    THC can impair driving-related skills for up to 24 hours or more after use, even after the subjective high has worn off.