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License To Drive
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| when used on roadways bicycles are considered: | vehicles |
| you are driving in the left lane and want to move into the right lane you should: | check your mirrors, signal, and look over your right shoulder for other vehicles |
| You should be cautious when passing a bicycle because: | the bicyclist may have to swerve into traffic to avoid an object on the road |
| a driver does not need to allow as much distance when following a motorcycle as when following a car | false |
| children on bicycles should be given extra space by motor vehicle operators because: | they do not have the same physical reflexes as adults and they are smaller and more difficult to see than adults |
| it is important to be alert to motorcycles: | they are mor difficult to see than cars |
| How should you handle blind intersections as a motorcycle rider? | stop your vehicle then mover forward and lean your body forward to check for traffic |
| When must New Mexico motorcycle operators under 18 years of age wear a helmet? | all times when operating a motorcycle |
| How many seconds should be between you and a motorcycle? | few seconds between |
| When should a motorcycle use it's signals? | when changing lanes |
| what are sharrows? | sharrows is short- form for shared lane bicycle marking on roads shared lane pavement marking painted on when a road is too narrow for side-by-side road sharing with slower vehicles bikers should take whole travel lane and that motorists yield |
| when passing parked vehicles on your motorcycle what should you do? | stop to the left of your lane |
| why should you not ride your motorcycle next to a car or truck? | you are likely to be in their blind spot |
| what is true concerning motorcycle braking? | use both brakes when slowing or stopping |
| what do yellow double dashed lines typically signify in travel lanes? | that these lanes are designed to carry traffic in one direction at one time and in another direction at another time |
| New Mexico law requires that all drivers and passengers of motorcycles wear a helmet if they are under: | 18 years old |
| when must new mexico motorcycle operators under 18 years of age wear a helmet? | at all times when operating a motorcycle |
| where should you stay in your lane while being passed by a motorcycle? | the center of your lane |
| how fast can you travel while passing on your motorcycle? | only as fast as the posted speed limit |
| In city traffic how far ahead of your vehicle should you look? | one city block |
| 3 ways to lose your drivers license: | a conviction for driving under the influence leaving the scene of an accident in which you are involved without identifying yourself giving false information when you apply for a drivers license |
| when you turn from which lane should you turn from and into? | turn from the lane that is closest to the direction you want to go and turn into the lane closest to the one you came from |
| What are the maximum speed limits? | 15 mph in a school zone with a posted speed limit 35 mph in business or residential areas unless posted otherwise 75 mph on public highways unless posted otherwise 75 mph on rural interstate highways unless posted otherwise |
| list 5 no parking zones | within 30 ft of a traffic signal stop sign or yield sign within 25ft of a crosswalk at an intersection within 15 ft of a fire hydrant within 50 ft of a railroad crossing 20 ft of a fire station drive way blocking a driveway, alley or private road |
| what do the colors yellow, red, white, and blue mean when you are parking | white- indicates that only short stops are permitted yellow- indicates a loading zone or some other restriction red- indicates fire zone with no parking or standing permitted blue- indicates handicap parking only |
| under what condition does the manual suggest that you use your headlights? | on raining, snowing, or foggy days, driving away from a rising or setting sun, in the dark, cant see 500 feet in front of you |
| what is a blind spot? | where a vehicle cant see you or area somewhere you can't see using your mirrors |
| list 3 instances where you should signal (blinker) | signal when you change direction gives drivers time to react, changing lanes, turning right or left, merge into traffic or park, signal when you slow down |
| what are the tips for entering and leaving traffic? | enter same speed that traffic is moving, high speed roadways have ramps to build up speed Exit- keep up with speed of traffic as long as you are on the main road don't slow down to early if cars are behind you. Tap breaks reduce speed quickly but safely |
| what are three types of vehicles that usually go 25 mph or less? | farm tractors animal-drawn vehicles roadway maintenance vehicles |
| What is the 4-second rule? | to see if you are driving too fast pick a stationary object as far ahead as you can see start counting if you reach object before four-one-thousand you need to slow down |
| what are 4 tips on space needed to cross or enter? | when cross traffic you need room to across. turning left check there are no cars or people blocking your path. if you have the green light don't start across the intersection if there are cars in way on RR make sure can cross without stopping on tracks |
| How do vehicle drivers share the road with bicycles? | Keep a safe distance when passing a bicycle, 5ft at least, provide bicyclists with extra time and space to merge and use turn lanes, treat bicyclists as a legal slow moving vehicle |
| What responsibilities do bicycles have on the roadway? | obey all traffic signals , laws and signs. travel in the same direction as traffic use these hand signals to indicate turning and stopping |
| what mistakes are common when driving around RV's and larger trucks? | don't cut in front of a truck or RV in traffic to reach exit or turn. Don't drive beside them. They may not be able to swerve to miss a hazard on the road. Always pass a large truck or RV on the left side don't stay in their blind spot. |
| Why is drinking and driving so dangerous? | Reduces important skills to drive safely. Affects judgement and reduces ability to know when to stop drinking. Reach brain in 20-40 minutes |
| What is a safe amount of alcohol? | there is no such thing as a safe amount of alcohol |
| What does BAC stand for? | Blood Alcohol Content |
| What is the legal BAC if you are over or under 21 years old? | under- 0.02% over- 0.08 |
| What happens if you refuse to take a BAC test? | You can lose your drivers license for a year |
| What does the manual say about cell phone usage? | Dialing or talking is dangerous and can distract you. Pull over to the side of the road to use phone. Some towns it's illegal to use phones in a car unless HANDS FREE (bluetooth or siri) |
| What are the three health problems that prohibit people from getting a NM drivers license ? Why? | Epilepsy- seizure free for a 6 month period Diabetes- chance of blacking out behind the wheel, convulsions , or going into shock Heart Condition- black out, fainting, heart attack |
| what is financial responsibility? | Never drive to the scene of an accident, fire or other disaster just to look. You may block the way of first responders must have liability insurance. |
| What is the helmet law for motorcyclists in NM? | All drivers and passengers under 18 wear helmets. Over 18 it is still recommended to wear a helmet. |
| Defensive Driving is: | always be are and concentrating on the road and surroundings and being able to act accordingly in driving situations. Expecting the unexpected |
| How many years does it takes new drivers to become as good as the general driving public? | 5 years |
| What age range are the most dangerous drivers? | 15-20 years old |
| How many will be killed a year from people 15-20 in traffic incidents? | 6,200-8,000 |
| Risk Assesment | Consider the possibility of a dangerous event developing Prepare to take action to manage the situation Consider the consequences |
| What is risk? | Risk is defined as the possibility of injury, damage or loss |
| Risk Management | Risk is always present Perceived risk differs from actual risk shared Risk can be altered by the way we drive and how we drive driving safely and understanding risk will save lives time and moving in spite of conditions around you and others actions |
| Aggressive visual search | how to use your eyes when you drive |
| visual point | visual point is straight in front of you in your lane you are responsible in front of you and behind you visually as well as on the sides |
| Traffic Laws | Provide rules for driving behavior serve as guides to police and courts help prevent collisions from happening help drivers predict what others will do or might do promote orderly traffic flow |
| Types of drivimg | administrative laws- govern who gets license, titles, and taxes written rules of the road- in effect while driving driver condition laws- DWI, DUI, heart conditions, health conditions, Traffic control devices- signs signals |
| Point system | 12 points on your drivers license or penalties on insurance if convicted of a moving violation you will lose points on license don't get points back until 365 days from when they were removed if you lose more than 6 the state can suspend your license |
| Suspension means: | temporary removal of license by the state |
| clear title means: | shows that the vehicle has no money owed against it and vehicle has not been totaled by an insurance company |
| vehicle registration is: | matches owner with the vehicle also are yearly taxes paid to the state for using public roads |
| yield or yielding | granting or giving the right-of-way |
| right-of-way | legal who goes first |
| Principles of yielding/ right of way | Yielding involves vehicles approaching at a reasonable speed and a possible near collision. You can't break break the law to gain right-of-way. |
| The last clear chance law | who ever has last clear chance to avoid a collision must do so you cant get into an accident if you can avoid it |
| What is a controlled intersection? | use some form of sign or signal to direct the flow of traffic |
| What is a semi-controlled intersection? | have either signs or signals on one or several approaches to the intersection but not on every approach |
| What is an uncontrolled intersection? | lack any form of control like signs or signals to regulate traffic can be found in rural/residential areas with little traffic congestion |
| Right of way situations | when two vehicles approach an intersection from different roads at about the same time the driver of the vehicle on the left must yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right |
| Crossroad intersection | uncontrolled intersection and is a roadway feature |
| Y intersections | uncontrolled intersection and is a roadway feature |
| Entering roadways from driveway, alleys, or parked positions | the ultimate right-of-way is oncoming traffic |
| What do solid yellow lines mean? | two way traffic no passing no u-turns |
| What do broken yellow lines mean? | two way traffic passing and u-turns are allowed |
| What do solid white lines mean? | one way traffic no changing lanes no passing |
| what do broken white lines mean? | one way traffic passing is allowed as well as changing lanes |
| What is to be done when a lane ends or is obstructed? | lane reduction is a roadway feature. when you see the sign you need to move over and look for a gap in between traffic merging over. When a lane ends or is obstructed you must yield to the vehicle in the lane that you are planning on moving to |
| What to do when turning left across traffic? | When a driver is making a left turn across traffic you must yield to oncoming traffic. The only exception is when you have a turning arrow. |
| What do you do at an intersection with traffic signal lights? | Crosswalk is a roadway feature pedestrians have right-of-way. Must make complete stop before crosswalk. At stop signs you must come to a complete stop, look L, R, and L again and go only when it is clear. Stopping dosn't give right-of-way |
| When is a left turn protected? | when given a green turn arrow, vehicles going that direction have right-of way |
| Regular left turns across traffic | when making a left turn across traffic you must yield to oncoming traffic |
| Do pedestrians have right of way? | Pedestrians have right-of-way when crossing in a crosswalk. A crosswalk can be painted or non-painted. Blind pedestrians have the right-of-way at all times |
| How do you merge onto a freeway? | when entering a freeway you must yield to traffic on the freeway. Yielding means to give the right-of-way it does not always mean to slow down |
| What are weave lanes? | when vehicles must use the same lane for entering and exiting the freeway. In wave lanes vehicles must accelerate (fast) and decelerate (slow) in the same lane. |
| What are the different types of lanes on a highway/freeway? | lower speed through lane- for under the speed limit getting on and off freeway and semi-trucks through lane- steady flow going speed limit passing lane- passing lane and should not drive in it for passing only |
| How do you enter and pass through a traffic circle? | If you are entering the traffic circle must yield to traffic that is already in the circle. If you are entering the circle you must find a gap to merge. If you're leaving the traffic circle you have the right-of-way if you are in the correct lane R lane |
| What do you do if an authorized emergency vehicle is near? | Responders are trained to go left. Emergency vehicles have the right-of way when their sirens are on. If the vehicle is driving in the same direction that you are driving pull over to the right as quick and safe as possible and stop. |
| What do I do if a school bus stops? | All traffic must stop at least 10 ft from the bus in all directions when the bus is dropping off or picking up students and when the flashing red stop sign is in use. You must not go around. if you are on opposite side of the median you don't have to stop |
| Speed laws | When a sign says 50 it means 50 not 50+5 mph the police don't have to give you the 5mph. |
| What is a basic speed law? | no vehicle may be driven at a speed which is greater than the posted speed limit. Drivers must take into account traffic, weather, condition of the road, and condition of the vehicle. |
| What is the minimum speed law? | no vehicle shall be driven at a slow speed or imped or block the normal movement of traffic except when reduced speed it necessary for the safe operations of a vehicle. |
| What us reckless driving? | driving in a manner that creates a risk to others |
| Is racing on highways against the law? | yes racing on highways is indeed against the law |
| what is road rage? | road rage is getting emotionally upset at other drivers or road conditions |
| What are regulatory signs? | most often white with a black outline they regulate what a drive can and cannot do. They regulate things such as: restriction, speed, and movement |
| What are warning signs? | These signs are usually yellow with black outline and diamond shaped. They inform drivers of what to expect a short distance ahead |
| What type of signs are green? | Mileage and destination signs |
| What type of signs are blue? | Roadside services |
| What type of signs are brown? | Recreation areas |
| What does a red light mean? | stop |
| What does a yellow light mean? | clear the intersection |
| What does a green light mean? | go but look left right left |
| What does a red arrow mean? | Stop do not turn |
| What does a yellow arrow mean? | clear intersection |
| What does a flashing yellow arrow mean? | can make the turn if there is no oncoming traffic but you are not protected |
| What does a green arrow mean? | you may make the turn |
| What color order does a 5 light traffic light go? | red-yellow-yellow arrow-green arrow- green |
| What does a flashing red light mean? | Treat it like a stop sign stop look if clear go |
| What does a yellow flashing light mean? | slow down proceed with caution |
| What are reversible lanes? | the double yellow broken lines ( double dashed lines) indicate reversible lanes. You cannot cross the lines except at certain times. These lanes carry traffic one way in the morning and the opposite in the afternoon. |
| What are shared left turn lanes? | Lanes both side of the street shares to make left turns. Cannot use to make u-turns or drive in . You must be in left lane the access it. |
| What are High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes (HOV lanes)? | The restricted lane pavement marking/sign appears on heavily traveled city streets/expressways. Such markings or signs mean that during certain hours of the day traffic in these lanes is restricted to buses turning cars & cars carrying more than 2 people |
| What fluid is leaking from the car if it is black? | oil |
| What fluid is leaking from the car if it is red? | transmission fluid or steering fluid |
| What fluid is leaking from the car if it is green? | Antifreeze for older cars |
| What fluid is leaking from the car if it is red/orange? | antifreeze for newer cars |
| What fluid is leaking from the car if it is clear/water? | AC |
| What are some pre driving checks? | adjust the seat, adjust the head piece and steering wheel, adjust mirror, buckle up, check gear that the car is in P or N, start car, one the car us on adjust comfort controls, press on the foot brake |
| What is a speedometer? | indicates how fast your vehicle is traveling |
| What is an odometer? | displays total amount of miles the vehicle has been driven |
| What is a Tachometer? | measures engine in revolutions per minute (RPM) |
| What does the gear P do? | locks transmission |
| What does the gear R do? | used for backing the car |
| What does the gear N do? | out of gear wheels will roll |
| What does the gear L (1,2) do? | allows engine to deliver more power |
| What does the gear D do? | forward gear |
| What are the two acceptable steering types? | Hand over hand and push pull feed |
| What is the hand signal for turning left? | having your left arm straight out the drivers side window with your palm facing forward |
| What is the hand signal for slowing or stopping? | Extend your left arm bend your left arm up 90 degrees palm forward fingers facing the sky |
| What is the signal for making a right turn? | Bend your arm facing down fingers towards the road palm facing forward |
| What do you do when reversing? | When reversing the vehicle turns in the direction you turn the wheel if you want to go backwards to the left you turn the steering wheel left. If you want it to go right turn the wheel right. That is the way the rear end will go |
| What do wearing seatbelts reduce? (STAT) | when used properly seatbelts reduce the risk of fatal injury to front seat passenger by 45% and risk of moderate to critical injuries by 50%. |
| What are people who don't wear seatbelts more at risk for? (STAT) | people not wearing a seat belt are 30 times more likely to be ejected from a vehicle during a crash. 3 out of 4 people who are ejected during a fatal car crash die. |
| What makes drivers take their eyes off the road for 5 seconds? (STAT) | sending or reading a text causes drivers on average to take their eyes off the road for 5 seconds |
| How many seconds does it take for a a crash to occur after attention has been diverted? (STAT) | It only takes 3 seconds after a drivers attention has been diverted from the road for a crash to occur |
| What percent of distracted rivers account for all motor vehicle crash fatalities? (STAT) | distracted driving accounts for approximately 25% of all motor vehicle crash fatalities. |
| What percentage of distracted driving is the cause for teen crashes? (STAT) | Driver distraction is reported to be responsible for more than 58% of teen crashes |
| How many people were killed by distracted driving in 2020? (STAT) | 3.142 people were killed by distracted driving in 2020 |
| How many people in the US are killed daily from crashes involving distracted driving? (STAT) | 9 people in the US are killed each day as a result of crashes involving a distracted driver according to the DMV |
| Is it okay to write send to read a text message at a red light or in traffic? (STAT) | No. Don't write, send, or read a text message while driving even when stopped at a red light or in traffic. |
| What percent of teens and what percent of parents cite that they have extended, multi-message conversations while behind the wheel? (STAT) | 20% of teens and 10% of parents cite that they have extended multi-message text conversations while theyre behind the wheel |
| When should you be able to use your phone in the car? (STAT) | wait to use your device once you are safely and legally parked |
| How many traffic crashes occur in the US that are caused by cell phone usage? (STAT) | 1 out of 4 traffic crashes that occur in the US are caused by cell phone usage |
| Based off a poll what percentage of teens and adults believe that that they can easily manage texting while simultaneously navigating the road? (STAT) | a poll shows 77% of adults and 55% of teenage drivers believe that they can easily manage texting while simultaneously navigating the road |
| How many times more likely are you to crash if you text while driving? (STAT) | You are 3 times more likely to crash if you text while driving |
| What does SMOG stand for when changing lanes? | S- signal your intentions M- look in your mirrors O- over shoulder look at blind spot G- GO |
| What are turnabouts? | turnabouts are a maneuver that allows a driver to reverse direction the most common being a u-turn |
| When are u-turns legal? | u-turns are legal at all intersections in New Mexico unless there is a sign that prohibits them and can also be done when passing is permitted |
| What are two point turns? | a second type of turnabout that use either an alley or a driveway in order to reverse direction |
| What is a K turn? | a 3 point turn that can only be done when a u-turn is impossible and there are no alleys/driveways & when traffic is light vision is good & passing is allowed. Only do if you absolutely have to as for a short time you are reversing onto oncomiing traffic |
| What are the three different types of parking? | Angle- Perpendicular- most dangerous as there is little room for error Parallel- light up rear of your car with front cars rear then hard right reverse hard left reverse harde right drive foward |
| When parking downhill what way should your wheels be facing to prevent rolling? | turn your front tires towards the curb |
| When parking uphill what way should your wheels be facing to prevent rolling? | turn your front tires away from the curb |
| Distance chart if going 20 mph | Perception distance/ Response distance- 15'-22' Braking Distance- 15' Total stopping distance- 45'-89' 2 sec zone- 60' 3 sec zone- 90' |
| Distance chart if going 30 mph | Perception distance/ Response distance- 22'-33' Braking Distance- 38' Total stopping distance- 82'-104' 2 sec zone-90' 3 sec zone-135' |
| Distance chart if going 40 mph | Perception distance/ Response distance- 29'-44' Braking Distance- 68' Total stopping distance- 126'-156' 2 sec zone- 120' 3 sec zone- 180 |
| Distance chart if going 50 mph | Perception distance/ Response distance- 37'-55' Braking Distance-105' Total stopping distance- 179'-215' 2 sec zone-150' 3 sec zone- 225' |
| Distance chart if going 70 mph | Perception distance/ Response distance- 44'-66' Braking Distance- 160' Total stopping distance- 248'-292' 2 sec zone- 180' 3 sec zone- 270' |
| Pros of Manual shift | better gas mileage (20% better) cheaper (usually $2,000-$4000) more control easier to get unstuck |
| Cons of Manual Shift | Have to learn how to drive them luxury prestige in third world countries ones status depends on what type of vehicle driven wealthy people drive automatic vehicles because they cost more |
| What is a friction point? | point on a clutch where the car will roll without giving it gas its the point at which the engine begins to engage the transmission |
| How do you tell that you are at the friction point? | the car will roll the engine volume will decrease tachometer will drop something will vibrate either the gear stick or steering wheel |
| How do you start off on manual? | Push in the foot brake with your right foot slowly release clutch until you find the friction point once there leave foot where it is and release brake to roll give it gas release clutch fully and go |
| Where is the reverse on a 3 speed and 4 speed? | Reverse is at the top |
| Where is the reverse on a 5 speed? | reverse is at the bottom |
| What are the gears? | 1st (0-10pmh) used to start off or used after making a complete stop its the most powerful gear 2nd (11-20)- turning gaining speed after a slow down driving or snow or ice 3rd (21-30) accelerating 4th(31-40) climbing and passing 5th(41+) highway |
| What is neutral on a manual? | center of the gear pattern. used when idling staying still and when starting engine |
| How do you shift gears? | Release gas push in clutch with left foot move gearstick into the desired gear release clutch gently give it gas |
| When do I shift gears? | Speed sound of engine tachometer (3.25-3.75 cars) (2.25-2.75 trucks) engine shift indicator |
| How many seconds should you scan ahead | scan 20-30 seconds ahead |
| How many second control zone should you maintain? | You should maintain a 12-15 second control zone (manage risk) or a city block or 2 |
| What is selective search? | Know where to direct your search. Important items to search for are objects situations or road conditions that may affect your intended path of travel |
| what should you do if there is an above the waist animal in the road? | avoid at all costs because they can cause serious damage to the vehicle and injury to you |
| what should you do if there is an below the waist animal in the road? | if you can safely stop then stop but if you cant drive straight |
| What are high risk conditions? | conditions that can reduce traction, surface materials, roadway design, surface features, temperature changes, gravity |
| list surface materials from most traction to least traction | concrete asphalt pavement gravel brick dirt sand |
| What are some adverse driving conditions and emergencies? | Reduced visibility can't see 500 ft in front |
| What should you do if driving in fog? | Dont use high beams use low beams drive towards the r 1/2 lane position use defroster on ac setting to clear windshield use any lines on the road as a guide dont follow other drivers lights slow down increase following distance |
| Factors that will affect your night driving | Your sight distance is limited to the distance illuminating by your cars headlights. ability to see under conditions in low lights. ability to see aginst glare. time needed to recover from exposure to bright light |
| What should you if driving in rain? | use your wipers drive on l 1/2 position of your lane or if two lanes go l lane test brakes while driving be careful f the 1st 10 mins of rain roads will be slick it takes 2 1/2 times longer to stop in the rain than on dry pavement |
| What is hydroplanning? | tires on top of water with no traction |
| What are the rules for controlling a skid? | keep your eyes on the road turn into the skid (whatever way the rear of car is going) turning the steering wheel that way be ready to counter steer take your foot off the gas gently apply the brake |
| What are the 2 types of liability insurance? | bodily injury and property damage |
| What is body injury insurance? | for injury or death to others up to the amount of the covering provided by policy |
| What is property damage insurance? | for property that belongs to others up to the amount coverage provided by the policy |
| What is a medical payment coverage (full coverage policy)? | includes medical, hospital, or funeral expenses for you and any passengers injured or killed in your vehicle |
| what is collision insurance? | covers damage to your vehicle caused by a collision. It also pays for repairs if you find your vehicle damaged in a parking lot. |
| What is comprehensive insurance? | covers damage to your vehicle caused by something other than a collision such as fire theft falling objects injury explosion earthquakes wind storms hail floods or vandilism |
| What is the uninsured motorist insurance policy? | coverage protects you and your passengers from bodily injury losses caused by an uninsured or hit and run driver legally liable for the damage |
| What is a no fault insurance policy? | with conventional insurance the driver found not at fault most collects either from the at fault driver or the at fault drivers insurance company |
| What is a deductible? | because full collision is costly most motorists carry a deductible policy usually between $100-$500 that costs less In this instance if you are involved in a car crash you will pay the first 100 or 500 cost and your insurance company would pay the balance |
| What is a premium? | financial cost of obtaining an insurance cover paid as a lump sum or installments during the duration of the policy a failure to pay due automatically cancels insurance policy which upon payment of outsanding amount in a certain period may be restored |
| What are some facts that affect premium? | age sex marital status type of car driving record multiple policy discount grades (3.0 or 3.5) drivers ed certificate of completion credit rating- higher better coverage desired |
| What is fatigue? | temporary tired feeling |
| What are causes of fatigue? | emotional stress illness boredom sun glare overeating physical exhaustion mental stress lack of sleep |
| What is monotony? | doing something over and over again causing bordeom |
| What are the effects of fatigue? | judgement skill, and reaction times |
| What can be done about fatigue? | be well rested before starting trips 10-12 hrs to be fully rested wear good quality sun glasses avoid any heavy and alcoholic beverage proccesed foods be aware of your physiological down time talk to passengers take turns driving |
| What will not help with fatigue? | trying to tough it out playing the radio at a high volume driving faster or slower |
| What do you do if you must stop and rest? | find a populated light area somewhere that doesnt close lock all the doors and turn off engine crack window slightly to let outside air in turn on parking lights turn off all other electrical equipmets |
| What are the effects of emotions have on driving? | effect all driving abilities |
| what is a chain reaction? | domino effect dont react from emotions control them |
| What are types of temporary illnesses? | fever 102+ causes seizures headaches migraines allergies |
| What do temporary illnesses affect? | affect vision and often are accompanied by dizziness drowsiness nausea or pain any of these conditions make it difficult to concentrate on driving in addition illness can affect your judgement decison making abilities timing and coordination |
| What percentage of alcohol is involved in accidents? | nationwide alcohol is involved in 40% of all accidents |
| What percentage chance does a person have of being involved in an alcohol related crash? | All river share a 86% chance of being involved in an alcohol related crash at one time in their life |
| What determines your BAC? | amount of alcohol consumed amount of time over which alcohol was consumed amount of food in your stomach your body weight whether the alcohol is mixed with a carbonated drink whether you are a man or woman |
| What is the problem with alcohol? | alcohol does straight into your blood stream. It does not go through your digestive system the only way to get it out of your system is to eliminate it two ways to eliminate it are sweat and pea sweat takes a long time |
| What are your odds of being in a collision after drinking? | 1-2 drinks chances double 3-4 drinks chances increase 3-7 times 5-6 drinks chances increase 13-20 7-8 drinks increase 55-85 |
| Why does alcohol affect driving? | can be clear odorless depressant drug that dulls the brain so that it does not function properly when alcohol reaches the brain it affects the way people behave |
| why does alcohol affect women more? | women produce a smaller amount of alcohol dehydrogenase an enzyme that breaks down alcohol as a result women absorb about 3-5 more alcohol in their system than men do |
| How do you control drinking? | know your limit drink slowly set your limit on the amounts of alcohol you will consume stick to your drinking limit dont try to drink as much as your friends do be a responsible drinker |
| What are alternatives for drinking and driving? | have a DD call a taxi stay at the party find a ride home with a sober driver stay at home |
| what is a myth about alcohol? | drinking dr.p black coffee doing exercise taking a cold shower helps sober you up |
| what is a drug? | a substance that is taken to achieve a better mental or physical state real or imagined |
| what are illegal drugs? | sold without prescription an danger in buying street drugs is not knowing whats in them even if the seller knows the content they cannot be trusted to report it correct with street drugs also risk having one drug switched for another without knowing |
| What are prescription drugs? | a doctors prescription for drugs include directions for use follow directions exactly to accomplish the drugs purpose but also to avoid danger side effects can help when used as prescribed they also hinder driving ability for perform complex tasks |
| What are non prescription drugs? | available without prescription over the counter drugs can include anything from aspirin to cold pills cough syrup and sleep aids by law these drugs must provide adequate directions for use in addition to information about possible side effects |
| What are stimulants side efects? | temporarily excite or accelerate the function of a vital process or organ in particular to the central nervous system |
| What are depressants side effects? | slow down the central nervous system which includes the brain and spinal cords |
| What are hallucinogens side effects? | produce hallucinations can cause confusion and impair judgement and reaction time |
| What are the side effects of amphetamines? | false sense of security cause drivers to not realize how tired they are may feel extremely confident skill levels become reduced cause loss of coordination and lack of concentration |
| What are Barbiturates side effects? | make thinking difficult blurred vision reality distortion drowsiness and loss of consciousness |
| What are tranquilizers side effects? | slow down central nervous sytem hinder judgement and affect sight slow reaction time impair coordination |
| What are Marijuana side effects? | drowsiness have difficulty judging time space and speed of movement |
| What are LSD side effects? | changes mood or behavior |
| What are inhalants side effects? | distorts perception impairs judgement dizziness lightheaded loose coordination may hallucinate |
| What are cocaine side effects? | impairs judgement distorts reality hinders concentration feeling of joy and delight violent stimulation hallucinations and paranoia |
| What happens when you combine drugs? | combining effect is greater than the sum of the two effects separately synergism isnt a rare thing anytime another drug is mixed the effects may be different from those if taken alone combining drugs increases the chance of harmful and unexpected effcts |
| What are Methamphetamine side effects> | increased talkativeness and activity and decreased appetite increase wakefulness cause cardiovascular problems hyperthermia and convulsions |
| What are steroids side effects? | can damage liver and kidneys and increase cholesterol levels cause psychological effects like aggression increased feelings of hostility and addiction withdraw symptoms severe depression |
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