Drinking and Driving and Distracted Driving Flashcards
This deck reviews rules and regulations around drinking and driving as well as distracted driving.
What are the penalties if you are convicted of DUI of alcohol, and you have an excessive BAC level?
You may face a jail term of 6 months, a fine between $390–$1,000 the first time you are convicted.
Your vehicle may also be impounded and is subject to storage fees
True or False:
California law makes it illegal for a person to drive with an opened bottle of alcohol – even if the alcohol is not being consumed.
TRUE
This offense is typically an infraction, punishable by a maximum $250 fine
True or False:
In California, it is illegal for a driver or passenger to drink alcohol while in a motor vehicle on a public road.
TRUE
This offense is typically an infraction, punishable by a maximum $250 fine.
What is the penalty for an underage passenger who knowingly possesses a bottle of alcohol in a vehicle?
Penalty may include:
- Potential county jail sentence of up to six months
- A fine of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000).
What are the penalties for a second DUI arrest?
Penalities for a second DUI arrest include:
- Jail time for a period between 90 days and one year
- A fine between $390 and $1,000
- Suspension of driver’s license
- Possible disallowance of a restricted driver’s license.
How can you obtain a restricted license to drive to work after a DUI-related license suspension?
Obtain a restricted license after a DUI-related license suspension by:
- Serving a 30-day hard suspension with no driving
- Obtaining an SR-22 Form,
- Enrolling in a DUI school
- Paying a $125.00 fee to the DMV
What is the purpose of a restricted license?
A restricted license allows a person to drive in very limited situations.
These include going to and from work and going to and from DUI school.
What is the length of suspension of a license when the DMV seizes the license of a person under DUI?
The durations are as follows:
- Up to four months (if a first-time DUI conviction)
- Up to one year (if a second or subsequent DUI conviction).
What is an Ignition Interlock Device (IID)?
An IID is a type of mini-breathalyzer instrument.
About the size of a cell phone, it is installed on the steering column of your car.
Can an IID register a ‘False Positive’ DUI case?
NO
Fuel cell technology is alcohol-specific and isn’t affected by outside interference. There is little chance of your IID registering a “false positive” because of cigarette smoke, perfume, gasoline, etc.
What is the penalty for driving with a suspended license because of DUI?
The first-time penalty for this misdemeanor is:
- Imprisonment in a county jail for up to six months; and/or,
- A fine of up to $1,000.
True or False:
In California, it is illegal for a person under 21 to operate a vehicle with a BAC of 0.08% or higher.
FALSE
Vehicle Code 23136 makes it unlawful for anyone under 21 to drive with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.01% or greater.
What are the potential sources of alcoholic beverages that are banned under California ‘Zero Tolerance’ laws?
Potential sources of alcoholic beverages include:
- Cough syrups and nighttime cold formulas such as Nyquil
- Topical mouth-numbing ointments
- Homeopathic medicines.
What is the penalty for anyone under 21 to drive with a BAC of 0.05% or higher?
Penalties for anyone under 21 to drive with a BAC of .05% or higher include:
- A one-year suspension of your driver’s license (for a first offense)
- A fine of $100 (for a first offense)
- If you are 18 or over, a mandatory alcohol education program of three months or longer
What is the legal limit for BAC for a ride-sharing driver in California?
0.04%
California Vehicle Code 23152(e) makes the “legal limit” for ride-sharing drivers the same as for commercial drivers in California
What is the penalty for DUI arrestees who refuse to take chemical (breath or blood) tests?
A minimum one-year license suspension.
What is the penalty for DUI with a child under the age of 14 in the vehicle?
Penalty for motorists who drive under the influence with a child under the age of 14:
- 1st offense leads to 48 hours in jail
- 2nd offense leads to 10 days in jail
- 3rd offense leads to 30 days in jail
- 4th offense leads to 90 days in jail
What is the PAS Test?
A PAS test, or ‘Preliminary Alcohol Screening’, is a roadside breathalyzer test given to motorists suspected of driving under the influence.
What are the penalties for commercial drivers convicted of a first-time DUI in California?
Penalties for commercial drivers convicted of a first-time DUI in California include:
- Informal (summary) probation
- Up to one (1) year in county jail
- Between $390 and $1,000) in fines
- A possible three to 36 month court-ordered California DUI school.
True or False:
The legal limit for BAC is the same for a commercial vehicle operator as it is for a non-commercial vehicle operator.
FALSE
A commercial driver BAC is 0.04% while that of a non-commercial driver is 0.08%.
What are the three types of driver distractions?
The three types of driver distractions are:
- Visual—Eyes off the road.
- Cognitive—Mind off the road.
- Manual—Hands off the steering wheel.
True or False:
Eating and reading while driving can distract you and lead to a collision
TRUE
Eating and reading while driving can distract you and lead to a collision
True or False:
Looking at an object or event outside of the vehicle is not a case of distracted driving.
FALSE
What should you do if your cell phone rings while you are driving?
do not answer it
If your cell phone rings, do not answer it. Let the call go to voicemail if you have this feature.
You are driving and you need to make an urgent phone call. What should you do?
first, pull safely off the road
If you must make a call, pull safely off the road before making the call
Why can’t a driver remain totally focused on the road though he or she is using a hands-free device for calling?
Hands-free devices still involve manual-visual tasks that may take the driver’s focus off driving.
Why can a driver taking care of children have trouble controlling his or her vehicle?
because he or she is getting distracted
Taking care of children while driving can distract the driver and he or she can have trouble controlling the vehicle.
True or False:
Texting while driving isn’t just dangerous—it can be illegal too.
TRUE
If you are driving through a work zone, you must avoid which distractions?
Avoid the following distractions while driving through a work zone:
- using a cell phone hands-free
- reading/sending text messages,
- operating your GPS and entertainment systems.
What is distracted driving?
Distracted driving refers to an act of driving while your attention or mind is on anything other than the road.
Other than cell phones, what in-vehicle devices can lead to distracted driving?
In-vehicle devices have complex interfaces and can lead to distracted driving. They include:
- portable entertainment devices
- touch screen visual displays
- joystick input methods
- voice interfaces
- head-up displays
What measure should a driver take to reduce any technological distractions?
To reduce technological distractions:
- Do not input navigation instructions while driving.
- Do not adjust the music or other electronic wireless communications devices while driving.
- For navigation devices, use the audio navigation function when possible.
Fill in the blank:
Distracted driving is particularly common among but not exclusive to _____ drivers
Distracted driving is particularly common among but not exclusive to younger drivers
Why is it not a good idea to eat or look at maps while driving?
Eating or looking at maps can lead to manual, visual, or cognitive distractions and can interfere with the driver’s focus on driving.
True or False:
The use of any medicine which impairs your ability to drive safely is illegal.
TRUE
The use of any medicine (the law does not distinguish between prescription, over-the-counter or illegal drugs) which impairs your ability to drive safely is illegal.
