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Study Guide Answers
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1.
Alcohol is classified as a(n) ________________________. It causes bodily functions to _________________________________________.
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depressant/ slow down |
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Alcohol reduces _______________________________________ and creates _________________________________________________.
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social inhibitions/ feelings of relaxation |
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3.
What percentage of all auto accidents involve the use of alcohol?
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50% |
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When did teens first begin to drink and drive in large numbers?
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after WW II |
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On the average, in America, a teenager dies in a car crash every __________________________.
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hour |
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Why are liability insurance rates higher for teen drivers than they are for older drivers?
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They are statistically at a greater risk for accidents than adults are. |
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What does it mean to "drive under the influence"?
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to drive while intoxicated by alcohol or by other mind-altering drugs |
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What is a person's "BAC"?
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his or her blood alcohol concentration |
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Women metabolize alcohol [more/ less] quickly than men do.
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less |
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10.
How quickly can brain tissue accurately reflect blood alcohol level?
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two minutes after drinking has begun |
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11.
What capabilities does alcohol consumption impair?
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alertness, vision, coordination, reaction time, judgment, emotional control |
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A drinker's reaction time can be slowed by as much as ________________________________.
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10 to 30 percent |
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13.
Someone who's intoxicated can be sobered up in minutes by drinking coffee. True of false?
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false |
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14.
A cold shower helps to lessen the effects of intoxication. True or false?
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false |
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15.
What people are affected by a drunk driving accident?
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the drunk driver, the victim(s), the friends and family of the driver and the victim(s) |
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16.
What can you do if you see that young people who've been drinking intend to drive?
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Ask to drive them home yourself or ask other non-drinkers to provide rides. Call the teens' parents anonymously and ask them to pick up their sons or daughters. Do whatever is necessary to get the car keys from someone who's been drinking. |
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17.
For what does the acronym "SADD" stand?
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Students Against Destructive Decisions |
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What was the former name of the organization referred to in #17?
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Students Against Driving Drunk |
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19.
What does the "Contract for Life" stipulate?
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A teen promises to call his or her parents for a ride if he or she has been drinking. The parent promises to provide the ride and to withhold questions and/or punishment until the next day. |
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20.
What is "Project Graduation"?
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an all-night alcohol-free celebration to follow high school graduation |
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