Alcohol, Drugs, and Driving Flashcards
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Which statement about Washington's open container law is correct?
Answer: Open alcohol containers may not be kept in the passenger area of a vehicle on a public road
It is illegal to have an open container of alcohol within reach of the driver or passengers in a vehicle on a public highway.
If you must carry an opened bottle of alcohol in your car, where should it be kept?
Answer: In the trunk or an area not normally occupied by the driver or passengers
Opened alcohol must be stored where occupants cannot reach it, such as the trunk.
Which body function is usually affected FIRST after drinking alcohol?
Answer: Judgment
Alcohol affects judgment early, often before a drinker notices any physical effects.
About how long does it take the body to process the alcohol in one standard drink?
Answer: About one hour
The liver processes roughly one standard drink per hour, and nothing speeds this up.
Which of these contains about the same amount of alcohol as a 12-ounce can of regular beer?
Answer: A 5-ounce glass of wine
A 12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, and a 1.5-ounce shot of 80-proof liquor each contain roughly the same amount of alcohol.
A driver under 21 in Washington can be charged for driving after consuming alcohol with a BAC of:
Answer: 0.02% or more
Washington's minor DUI law applies to drivers under 21 with a BAC of 0.02% or higher.
Which method actually lowers your blood alcohol concentration?
Answer: Waiting for time to pass
Only time lowers BAC, because the liver breaks down alcohol at a fixed rate.
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