Section 3.8

Question 1

Combining alcohol with other drugs usually:

Answer 1

multiplies the effects of both

Question 2

true or false: Just one alcoholic drink can affect your judgment and driving ability.

Answer 2

true

Question 3

Intoxication decreases only with:

Answer 3

time

Question 4

Researchers estimate that between the hours of 10 PM and 2 AM:

Answer 4

three-out-of-every-10 drivers are drunk

Question 5

If you drive after drinking, be aware that alcohol affects:

Answer 5

Just one alcoholic drink can affect your driving ability because even a small amount of alcohol affects the brain’s functions; particularly vision, judgment, and coordination.

Question 6

true or false: Failure to maintain proper control is a common action of a young distracted driver.

Answer 6

true

Question 7

If you hit a deer:

Answer 7

If you hit a deer, report it to law enforcement.

Question 8

true or false: There are many distractions that prevent drivers from focusing on driving: changing the radio, talking to passengers, eating, and using a cell phone.

Answer 8

true

Question 9

For drivers over the age of 21, under the influence of alcohol content is:

Answer 9

.08 percent or higher

Question 10

If your driving is impaired because you are under the influence of any drug, you may:

Answer 10

face the same penalties as driving under the influence of alcohol.

Question 11

true or false: Distractions prevent drivers from focusing on driving.

Answer 11

true

Question 12

true or false: Drinking caffeine drinks provide a long-term boost to your level of drowsiness.

Answer 12

false

Question 13

true or false: Before engaging in distracting behavior, such as eating or using a cell phone, you should pull over and stop the vehicle in a safe location.

Answer 13

true

Question 14

true or false: Virginia law prohibits drivers from holding a cell phone or any wireless communication device while driving except in a driver emergency and the vehicle is lawfully parked or stopped.

Answer 14

true

Question 15

The only way to avoid the results of drinking and driving is to:

Answer 15

decide before you start drinking that you are not going to drive

Question 16

true or false: Dangerous driving behavior is harassing, intimidating, injuring or obstructing another person while committing one or more traffic offenses.

Answer 16

true

Question 17

true or false: Driving requires your full attention.

Answer 17

true

Question 18

To avoid falling asleep at the wheel:

Answer 18

To avoid falling asleep at the wheel get plenty of quality sleep before a trip.

Question 19

If you are involved in a crash, you must:

Answer 19

Whenever you’re involved in a vehicle crash you must stop, help any injured, report the crash to the police, exchange information, and notify your insurance company.

Question 20

Twelve ounces (one can) of beer is the same as:

Answer 20

Twelve ounces of beer is the same as a shot of liquor or a five-ounce glass of wine.

Question 21

To avoid hitting a deer:

Answer 21

To avoid hitting a deer, be alert at dusk and dawn, especially in the fall. Slow down if you see a deer near or crossing the road, and use the horn to scare deer away.

Question 22

Before engaging in distracting behavior:

Answer 22

Before engaging in distracting behavior, pull over and stop the vehicle in a safe location.

Question 23

true or false: In your lifetime, there’s a 50-50 chance that you’ll be involved in an alcohol-related crash.

Answer 23

true

Question 24

true or false: Young distracted drivers are more susceptible to crashes.

Answer 24

true

Question 25

To avoid distracted driving, what precautions should you take?

Answer 25

Set or adjust the controls on the vehicle and other devices before you begin driving. Concentrate and do not use a cell phone. Anticipate the traffic around you and maintain a space cushion.

Question 26

true or false: Often the actions of tired drivers are confused with drivers who had been drinking.

Answer 26

true

Question 27

true or false: Coffee, cold showers or exercise will help to sober you up.

Answer 27

flase

Question 28

Virginia law prohibits drivers from holding a cell phone or any other wireless communication device while driving except

Answer 28

except in a driver emergency when the vehicle is lawfully parked or stopped.

Question 29

true or false: Text messaging or reading of text messages while driving is legal only for drivers over age 21.

Answer 29

false

Question 30

If you hit an unattended vehicle:

Answer 30

leave a note including your name, telephone number, the date and time of the crash, and a description of the damage. You must also report the crash to the police within 24 hours.

Question 31

Text messaging or reading of text messages while driving is:

Answer 31

Text messaging or reading text messages while driving is illegal for all drivers.

Question 32

true or false: Driving while you are sleepy reduces your ability to drive effectively.

Answer 32

true