Washington State Knowledge Test Alcohol, Drugs, and Driving 5

Question 1

Which statement about Washington's open container law is correct?

Accepted Answer

Open alcohol containers may not be kept in the passenger area of a vehicle on a public road

Answer

It is illegal to have an open container of alcohol within reach of the driver or passengers in a vehicle on a public highway.

Question 2

If you must carry an opened bottle of alcohol in your car, where should it be kept?

Accepted Answer

In the trunk or an area not normally occupied by the driver or passengers

Answer

Opened alcohol must be stored where occupants cannot reach it, such as the trunk.

Question 3

Which body function is usually affected FIRST after drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Judgment

Answer

Alcohol affects judgment early, often before a drinker notices any physical effects.

Question 4

About how long does it take the body to process the alcohol in one standard drink?

Accepted Answer

About one hour

Answer

The liver processes roughly one standard drink per hour, and nothing speeds this up.

Question 5

Which of these contains about the same amount of alcohol as a 12-ounce can of regular beer?

Accepted Answer

A 5-ounce glass of wine

Answer

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.

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