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In typical enforcement jurisdiction 1 DUI violations in

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100 result in arrest

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In the fort Lauderdale study, police officers arrested what % of drivers they contacted with a .10 to .20 BAC

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22%

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Name three different chemicals that are alcohols

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Methyl, Ethyl and Isopropyl

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Which of these is beverage alcohol

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Ethynol

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What is the chemical symbol for beverage alcohol

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ETOH

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What is the name of the chemical process in which alcohol is produced naturally

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Fermentation

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What is the name of the process used to produce high concentration alcohol

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Distillation

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Blood alcohol concentration is the number of what in every 100 milliliters

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Grams

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Pound for pound, the average women contains more water than the average male

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false

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What do we mean by he “proof” of an alcoholic beverage

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Take proof divided by 2 gets the actual alcohol content of the beverage

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Every chemical that is an alcohol contains what three elements

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Carbon, Hydrogen, oxygen

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Most of the alcohol a person drinks is absorbed into the blood via the small intestines

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True

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What is the name of the muscle that controls the passage from the stomach to the lower gastrointestinal tract

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Pyloris

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Alcohol can pass directly through the stomach walls and enter the bloodstream

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True

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Suppose a man and a women who both weight 160 pounds arrived at a party they both have a BAC of 0.10 chances are

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He had more drink than she did

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In which organ of the body does most of the metabolism of the alcohol takes place

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Liver

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What is the name of the enzyme that aids the metabolism of alcohol

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Alcohol dehydrogenase

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Once a person reaches his or her peak BAC, it will drop at a rate of about

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.015 per hour

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It takes about 30 minutes for the average 175 pound man to “burn off” the alcohol In one 12 ounce can of beer

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False about 90 min

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If DWI is a criminal offense, that standard of proof is

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Beyond reasonable doubt

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The purpose of implied consent is

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Convince to take a chemical test

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For the per se offense, chemical test result in what type of evidence

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Presumptive

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The per se law makes it unlawful to do what

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Driving with a BAC of .08 or higher

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The phase one tasks are what

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Observe the vehicle in operation and any clues of possible DUI

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Two common symptoms of impairment are what
slowed reaction, impaired judgment
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Alcohol impairs the ability to do what among tasks
Divided attention
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Three clues reinforcing the suspicions of DUI which may be observed during the stopping sequence are what
Tires to flee, no/slow response, sudden stop.
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The two major evidence gathering tasks of phase two are what
Approach, observe and interview the driver while they still in the vehicle.
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The major decision of phase two is what
should the driver exit the vehicle
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Among the described clues an officer might see during the interview are
Slurred speech, admission of drinking, inconsistent response unusual statements
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Among the described clues an officer might smell during the interview
Alcohol, marijuana, cover -up odors
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There are three techniques an officer might use in asking questions that constitute simple divided attention tasks, what are they
Asking for two things simultaneously, asking interrupting or distracting questions and asking unusual questions
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The count down technique requires the driver to do what
Divide attention because the driver must continuously concentrate to count backwards while trying to recall where to stop
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Leaning against the vehicle is a clue to DUI which may be observed during what
The exit
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The two major evidence gathering tasks of phase three are what
Administer SFST and administer a PBT or take the subjects to jail
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The major decision in phase three is what
Is the subject going to jail
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The entire DUI detection process culminates in what
Is the arrest/ no arrest decision
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Divided attention tests requires the subject to what
Concentrate on more than one thing at a time
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Among the mental and physical capabilities a person needs to drive safely are these four
Process information, short term memory, judgment/ decision making, balance, vision
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The two stages of WAT are
Instruction stage and the waling stage
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The two stages of the OLS are
Instructions stage and the balance and counting stage
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WAT is an example of what
Divided attention field sobriety test
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The WAT requires a real or imaginary line and
Take 9 heel to toe steps in a straight line and return
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During what stage of WAT is the subject required to count out loud
During the walking stages
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Based upon the San Diego study, the WAT test can determine whether a subjects BAC is above or below .08 what percent of the time
79%
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In the WAT test, a subject who steps off the line during the first 9 steps and once during the second 9 steps and who uses arms or balance twice during the second nine steps has produced how many distinct clues
two clues each time
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The WAT test has how many possible clues
8
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During what stage of the OLS test must the subject maintain balance while standing on one foot
Balance and counting stage
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The OLS requires the subject to keep the foot evaluated for how many seconds
30 sec
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Based upon the San Diego study, the OLS test can determine whether a subjects BAC is above or below .08 what percent of the time
83%
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In the OLS test, subject who sways has produced how many clues
1
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In the OLS test, a subject who uses arms for balance, is hopping, and putting foot down has produced how many clues
3
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What is the maximum number of clues for HGN that can appear in one eye
3
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Based upon the San Diego study, The HGN test can determine whether a subjects BAC is above .08 what percent of the time
88%
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The third clue of HGN is a onset of nystagmus prior to what degree
45 degrees
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The purpose of PBT
Demonstrate the association of the alcohol with the observation
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Two factors that produce high results on PBT
Residual mouth alcohol and breath contaminants
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Two factors that produce low results on PBT
Breath sample cooling and breath sample composition
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Among the described clues an officer might see during the phase two interview
Bloodshot eyes, fumbling fingers, soiled clothing, alcoholic containers
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DWI detection is defined as
The entire process of identifying and gathering evidence to determine if a subject should be arrested for DWI violations
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The three phases is a typical DWI contact are
Phase one- vehicle in motion Phase two- personal contact Phase three- pre-arrest screening
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In phase one, the officer usually has an opportunity to
Observe the driver operating the vehicle
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Phase three may not occur
If driver is grossly impaired, badly injured, or refuses to submit to test
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Each major decision can have any one of 3 different outcomes, these are
Yes-do it No- don't do it Wait- look for additional evidence
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At each phase of detection, the officer must determine
Whether there is sufficient to establish legal grounds necessary to proceed to the next step of the detection process
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Evidence of DWI is largely
Sensory ( sight and smell)
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Law enforcement officers need a system and tools for recording field notes at scenes of DWI investigation because DWI evidence is
At the time of the DWI incident- When you pull them over as soon as the blue lights go on
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SCRI for SFST
HGN- 77% WAT- 68% OLG- 65%
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San Diego SFST
HGN- 88% WAT- 79% OLG- 83%
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1990 Field study SFST
Colorado- 86% Florida- 95% San Diego- 91%
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NHTSA 3 final reports
California- lab 1977 California- lab/ field 1977 Maryland, district of Columbia, Virginia, North Carolina 1983 field study

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