Alcohol and Drug Laws Flashcards

What device may Tennessee courts order installed after a DUI conviction?

Answer: Ignition interlock device

Tennessee courts can require an ignition interlock device on a DUI offender's vehicle, which prevents the car from starting if alcohol is detected.

Alcohol affects driving by:

Answer: Slowing reaction time and impairing judgment

Alcohol slows reaction time, impairs judgment, reduces coordination, and affects vision, all of which are critical for safe driving.

How long does alcohol typically stay in your system per standard drink?

Answer: About one hour per drink

The body metabolizes approximately one standard alcoholic drink per hour, and this rate cannot be sped up by coffee, food, or exercise.

Which of the following is true about driving under the influence of marijuana in Tennessee?

Answer: It is illegal and treated the same as alcohol impairment

Tennessee DUI laws apply to any impairing substance including marijuana, and driving while impaired by it is a criminal offense.

A driver convicted of vehicular homicide by intoxication in Tennessee faces:

Answer: A Class B felony charge

Vehicular homicide committed while intoxicated is classified as a Class B felony in Tennessee, carrying severe prison time.

What should you do if you plan to drink at an event in Tennessee?

Answer: Arrange a designated driver or use a rideshare

The safest choice is to plan ahead with a designated driver or rideshare service so you never have to drive after drinking.