The U.S. Alcohol Awareness Test

The Alcohol Awareness Test

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Where should you keep an open container of alcohol in your car?

A) In the glove compartment

B) In the backseat

C) In the trunk

An open container must be in the trunk. If the vehicle does not have a trunk, the container must be in another area not normally occupied by the driver and passengers.

2 / 15

Alcohol is categorized as:

A) A hallucinogen

B) A stimulant

C) A depressant

Alcohol depresses the central nervous system. It slows down the rate at which brain cells, nerves, and muscles communicate with one another.

3 / 15

Which will affect you more?

A) One drink in three hours

B) Three drinks in one hour

C) Three drinks in three hours

Drinking three drinks in one hour will affect you more than drinking three drinks in three hours. Alcohol is generally eliminated at the rate of about one drink per hour. If you consume more than one standard drink per hour, the alcohol concentration in your blood will increase.

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Can you drink alcohol while you drive in the United States?

A) Yes, but only outside city limits

B) No

C) Only if you are 21 or older

It is unlawful to drink or to have an open container of any alcoholic beverage inside a car when it is on a public street or highway.

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When taking a drug that is likely to affect your driving, you should:

A) Only drive for short distances

B) Not drive

C) Never drive faster than 30 mph

Prescription and nonprescription medications may contain substances that can adversely affect your ability to drive safely. It is illegal to drive while impaired or under the influence of drugs, even if a physician prescribes them.

6 / 15

Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:

A) Cancels the effect of alcohol

B) Has no effect on your blood alcohol concentration

C) Helps you to sober up more quickly

People often believe coffee, a cold shower, exercise, or fresh air can sober them up. The truth is that only time sobers you up.

7 / 15

In general, 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor (one shot) has the same amount of alcohol as:

A) 24 oz. of beer

B) 12 oz. of beer

C) 36 oz. of beer

In the United States, one standard drink is 1.5 oz. 80-proof liquor, 12 oz., 5 percent beer, or 5 oz. 12 percent wine.

8 / 15

The only thing that effectively reduces alcohol concentration in your blood is:

A) Coffee

B) Food

C) Time

Once alcohol is in the bloodstream, the body gets rid of it through normal bodily processes. Only time will make a person sober.

9 / 15

How does alcohol affect your reaction time?

A) It improves your reaction time

B) It slows reactions

C) Reaction time is not affected by alcohol

Alcohol slows reactions.

10 / 15

What is a typical legal consequence of driving under the influence in the United States?

A) License suspension

B) License re-examination

C) Mandatory jail time

Legal consequences typically include fines and license suspension.

11 / 15

At what age is it legal to purchase and consume alcohol in the United States?

A) 18

B) 21

C) 16

The legal drinking age in the United States is 21 years.

12 / 15

What is the first skill affected by drinking alcohol?

A) Balance

B) Judgment

C) Vision

A person’s judgment is the first thing affected after drinking alcohol.

13 / 15

Which is one essential health risk associated with long-term heavy drinking?

A) Impaired hearing

B) Osteoarthritis

C) Liver disease

Long-term risks include liver disease, heart problems, and increased risk of cancer.

14 / 15

When two persons weigh the same, the one with more body fat will show signs of alcohol intoxication:

A) First

B) Last

C) There is no difference

A person who has a higher percentage of fat than another person of the same weight will reach a higher alcohol concentration by consuming the same amount of alcohol. Muscle tissue does not allow alcohol absorption into the bloodstream as readily as fat.

15 / 15

Drinking just one drink of alcohol:

A) Can affect your ability to drive safely

B) Does not effect on your driving ability

C) Often makes you a safer driver

Drinking even one drink can impair your ability to drive, slow your reaction time, dull your concentration, and cause visual problems. When you drink alcohol or use other drugs and drive, you endanger your life as well as the lives of your passengers and other motorists.

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DMV Alcohol Awareness Test

Alcohol-Impaired Driving Kills

Alcohol-impaired driving kills and costs society approximately $300 billion in lost wages, lost quality of life, medical costs, and more (numbers by NHTSA). It is one of the reasons why alcohol and drug awareness is so vital for your driver’s license test.

This alcohol awareness quiz with 15 questions will help you master the most common DUI questions on your DMV test. Make sure you can answer them correctly and understand the answers.

What You Can Do to Prevent Impaired Driving

If you intend to drive, the safest option is not to drink alcohol or use any drugs, including marijuana. Even one drink of alcohol can affect your driving.

Here are some vital reminders if you plan to drink or use any drugs:

• Refrain from driving and remind your friends and family to do the same.
• Assign a trusted designated driver who will not drink or use drugs.
• Use a rideshare service or call a taxi or Uber.
• If available, use your community’s sober ride program.

If a friend has been drinking and plans to drive, you should stop them by taking their keys and arranging a safe ride home.

What should you do if you see a drunk driver on the road? Do not hesitate to contact your local law enforcement.

What Alcohol Does to You

Even a small amount of alcohol can affect your driving. In many states, the DMV will ask you if you can drive safely after one drink of alcohol.

Alcohol and other impairing drugs affect those areas of your brain that control judgment. It is typically the first thing affected by drinking alcohol.

Even after one drink, you will experience some loss of judgment and a slight relaxation with increased reaction time.

After two or three drinks, your judgment is impaired, your alertness is lower, and your coordination worsens.

Your vision helps you to determine how far away an object is and the object’s relationship to your path of travel. Alcohol reduces your ability to judge distance, speed, and the movement of other vehicles.

At the same time, alcohol slows your reactions. It becomes more difficult to process information and respond to critical driving tasks.

Alcohol and impairing drugs make you tired and less alert to what is around you.

Remember these keywords for any alcohol awareness questions:

• Judgment
• Vision
• Reaction time
• Coordination

Driving Under the Influence and the Law

The first thing to remember is that the law makes no distinction between alcohol and drugs. The penalties are the same for alcohol-impaired driving and drugged driving.

All states have a DUI per se law. If your blood alcohol content (BAC) is above the legal limit (typically .08%), a court can automatically convict you of DUI. A lower limit exists in Utah (.05%), and New York has lesser charges for drivers with a BAC between .05% and 0.07%.

If an officer finds that your driving is impaired, you can be charged with DUI even if your BAC is below the legal limit and even without a BAC measurement.

Charges range from misdemeanors to felony offenses, and penalties for DUI often include a driver’s license suspension and harsh fines. A first-time offense can cost you up to $10,000 in fines and legal fees.

The Implied Consent Law

By signing for your driver’s license, you have agreed to submit to chemical tests of your breath, blood, or urine to determine alcohol or drug content if asked to do so by a law enforcement officer.

You cannot refuse a test if the officer has reasonable grounds for believing you are impaired. If you refuse, the DMV will generally suspend or revoke your driving privilege.

The Open Container Law

It is against the law to drink alcohol when you drive.

It is also against the law to have an open container of alcohol in the car. It applies to both the driver and any passengers.

You must keep an open container of alcohol in the trunk or in an area where passengers usually don’t sit. You cannot store the container in a glove compartment, even if it is locked.