The ability to anticipate and determine upcoming driving hazards and conditions are adversely affected by stress.
a) true
b) false
Substances become a form of “self-soothing” when one feels stressed, down or anxious or feels the need for a reward
a) true
b) false
Matching vehicle speed and direction to the situation is one of the traits of a good driver.
a) true
b) false
Substance abuse is an _____ coping mechanism.
a) effective
b) ineffective
c) both
d) neither
Alcohol is use as a form of self-medication to “manage” _______.
a) depression
b) loneliness
c) both
d) neither
When you are emotionally distressed, you should take a moment and recognize your anger for what it is, some hurt, real or imagined.
a) true
b) false
Indirect costs from alcohol related crashes cost society approximately_______ billion dollars annually.
a) 76
b) 86
c) 94
d) 114
A fatal motor vehicle crash happens in the United States every______minutes.
a) 2 minutes
b) 12 minutes
c) 22 minutes
Depressants are less dangerous than stimulants.
a) true
b) false
A driver should realize that heavy traffic and the actions of others are beyond our control.
a) true
b) false
Using alcohol during times of stress is a positive coping mechanism.
a) true
b) false
Developing appropriate attitudes depends on making a personal commitment to change attitudes that are unsafe.
a) true
b) false
If you are convicted of a DUI you could lose your life savings paying fines or restitution to the people that you have injured or killed.
a) true
b) false
Drinking coffee or taking a cold shower can be an effective way of sobering up.
a) true
b) false
The _____ person in the world who is able to determine that they have had too much to drink is the person who is drinking.
a) first
b) next
c) last
d) none of the above
Crack use can produce severe impairment, has a high potential for dependence, possible brain damage and other medical problems.
a) true
b) false
Federal law prohibits dealers, repair shops or anyone else from disabling an air bag.
a) true
b) false
A________is a type of drug lowers the rate of muscular or nervous system activity.
a) stimulant
b) depressant
c) narcotic
d) hallucinogen.
Extreme usage of stimulants can lead to convulsions, coma and circulatory collapse.
a) true
b) false
Driving after drinking_______the probability of greater injury than would happen if you were sober.
a) decreses
b) has no effect on
c) increases
d) has the same risk on
When you are approached by an emergency vehicle sounding a siren, having at least one lighted lamp exhibiting a red or blue light you do not need to do anything, keep driving as before.
a) true
b) false
When you yield the right of way, you are letting them go before you in the traffic situation.
a) true
b) false
Hallucinogens are not dangerous because of their unpredictable results.
a) true
b) false
The depressant effect of alcohol does not interfere with the conduction of the electrical impulse of the heartbeat.
a) true
b) false
Extensive use of alcohol can lead to brain damage.
a) true
b) false
Your driving privilege will be revoked at least____ years if you kill someone.
a) four
b) three
c) two
d) one
Depressants may reduce the effectiveness of your immune system making it easier for you to catch a cold and you may be at greater risk for developing cancer.
a) true
b) false
Gamma-aminoburyric acid appears to decrease synaptic transmission and seem related to drugs.
a) stimulant
b) depressant
c) inhalant
d) none of the above.
For a _____ conviction of a DUI you could be imprisoned for not more than six months.
a) first
b) second
c) third
d) fourth
Stimulants raise your bodies’ blood pressure, increase you breathing rate, increase your heart rate and raise your body temperature.
a) true
b) false
For a ______ conviction of a DUI you could have your licensed revoked at least 5 years.
a) third
b) second
c) first
Violations of three points are ______.
a) speeding 5-15 mph over the limit
b) safety restraint violation for a person under 6
c) all other moving violations
d) all of the above.
The most common side effect of antihistamines is drowsiness.
a) true
b) false
Violations of four points are ______.
a) speeding 16 mph over the limit
b) passing a stopped school bus
c) reckless driving
d) all of the above.
If you accumulate a certain amount of points within a given time period, your license will be suspended, for instance if you get 12 points within 12 months your driving privilege will be suspended for not more than 30 days.
a) true
b) false
The most dangerous situation to avoid is the head on collision.
a) true
b) false
The build up of fatty tissues in the heart makes if more difficult for the heart to function.
a) true
b) false

