Minnesota Drivers Manual Quiz 8 Drivng under the ifluence of alcohol or drugs

These specific functions are a affected by alcohol consumption

The legal age to buy and drink alcohol in Minnesota is 21

The following factors have an impact on how alcohol affects an individual

The term "proof" refers to the strength of a drink and is equal to twice the percent of alcohol the substance contains?

Impaired drivers tend to over-steer, which can result in weaving and running off of the road

A person with an alcohol concentration of .08 or higher can be arrested for a DWI

Impaired drivers lose the ability to combine steadiness with speed and accuracy?

Range of eye movement decreases,reducing peripheral vision, blurred vision also may occur at high alcohol levels

Alcohol use is involved in more than 1/3 of the deaths on Minnesota roads each year an average of 240 people

The ignition interlock device program enhances public safety by monitoring alcohol offenders?

Second offense can be license revoked 1 year, enrollment in ignition interlock, one year jail/$3000, plates impounded

Drivers who consume alcohol misjudge their degree of impairment. They may drive to fast, fail to wear a seat belt, etc?

Impaired drivers do not notice sounds and sights or do not interpet them correctly?

Any officer can ask you to take a test when you are under arrest for DUI, refuse or fail test, involved a crash

The only way to reduce your alcohol concentration is to wait?

The third offense can have loss of license for 3 years, license is cancelled, One year in jail and/or $3000 fine________

Penalties will be more severe depending on the arrest situation, previous driving violations, criminal record__________

The safest policy is if you are going to drink, don't drive; and if you are going to drive, don't drink

It is illegal to operate a vehicle when impaired by alcohol or other substances?

The body eliminates 95% of alcohol through oxidation by the liver. The remaining is eliminated?

Any of the following tests can used as evidence in court

Reaction time is slower. an impaired driver can't respond quickly to traffic signals, Actions of other drivers, etc?

Alcohol is generally eliminated at a rate of about one drink per hour

The "implied consent law" says it is implied that you will take a test to determine if you are under the influence.

First offense can include 90 day revocation, No work permit, enrollment in ignition interlock device, 90 day jail/$ 1000

Penalties associated with alcohol related revocation of a drivers license Include a $680 reinstatement fee______________

Which contains more alcohol?

Some alternatives to driving impaired are:

Impaired drivers have difficulty giving their attention to focus on the many tasks associated with driving

Drug impaired driving is as dangerous as alcohol impaired driving. These substances will include