Question

1. inexperienced drivers are likely: a. to have little experience with alcohol. b. to have a lot of experience with alcohol. c. to know when alcohol affects their ability to drive safely. d. use alcohol but only in moderation. 11. in a group of friends, the designated driver is: a. the relief driver on a long trip. b. the most experienced driver in the group. c. the driver who has a provisional drivers license. d. the driver who has agreed not to use alcohol and will drive friends home. 12. when a person is affected by marijuana he/she will: a. still be capable of driving safely. b. be at higher risk because of reduced concentration. c. be more relaxed and drive better. d. see better at night. 13. alcohol affects men and women the same. a. true b. false 14. alcohol affects your behavior as soon as it: a. is swallowed. b. reaches your brain. c. is oxidized. d. enters the bloodstream. 15. the effects of alcohol will start with the: a. 1st drink. b. 2nd drink. c. 3rd drink. d. 4th drink. 16. when drugs are combined, it is likely that there will be a synergistic effect on your body, meaning: a. the combined drugs will have a greater effect than if taken separately. b. the drugs cancel out each others effects. c. the first drug taken will be the only drug that has any effect on you. d. the last drug take will be the only drug that has any effect on you. 17. the use of alcohol will: a. sharpen your ability to focus. b. have little effect on your ability to see. c. relax your eye muscles making it difficult to focus. d. allow you to see better in a low - light environment. 18. barbiturates and tranquilizers are: a. stimulants. b. depressants. c. narcotics. d. hallucinogens. 19. the amount of alcohol in a drink is determined in part by: a. the cost of the drink. b. the drinkers body weight. c. if it is served in a glass or a mug. d. the strength of the beverage. 20. in one hour a male that weighs 150 pounds will oxidize (get rid of) approximately how much alcohol? a..015 percent b.a.c. b..105 percent b.a.c. c. two standard drinks. d. three standard drinks.

Explanation:

1. Inexperienced drivers may lack awareness of alcohol - driving risks, so they are likely to not know when alcohol affects their driving ability.
2. A designated driver is one who agrees not to drink alcohol and drive friends home.
3. Marijuana can reduce concentration, increasing the risk of driving.
4. Alcohol affects men and women differently due to physiological differences.
5. Alcohol affects behavior once it enters the bloodstream and reaches the brain.
6. The effects of alcohol start with the first drink.
7. Synergistic effect means combined drugs have a greater effect than when taken separately.
8. Alcohol relaxes eye muscles, making it hard to focus.
9. Barbiturates and tranquilizers are depressants.
10. The amount of alcohol in a drink is related to the beverage's strength.
11. A 150 - pound male can oxidize about two standard drinks in an hour.

Answer:

1. b
2. d
3. b
4. b
5. d
6. a
7. a
8. c
9. b
10. d
11. c