6 - ANSWER-a collision occurs every ___ seconds
14 - ANSWER-a person is injured in a collision every ___ seconds
14 - ANSWER-a person is killed in a
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15-20 - ANSWER-young drivers between ___ and ___ years old accounted for only 6.4 percent of total drivers but made up 12 percent of all drivers involved in fatal crashes
double - ANSWER-the proof of an alcoholic beverage is ___ the alcohol percentage
small intestine - ANSWER-most of the alcohol is absorbed in the ___
true - ANSWER-true or false: once alcohol is absorbed into the tissues, the affects are felt
time - ANSWER-the only thing that sobers up a person who is impaired
alcohol - ANSWER-one of the fastest substances absorbed by the body
carbonation - ANSWER-causes the body to absorb alcohol faster
0.04-0.06 - ANSWER-driving skills may be impaired at this level of alcohol content
0.07-0.09 - ANSWER-driving skills are always impaired at this level
1 1/2 - ANSWER-the process of alcohol leaving the body takes approximately ___ hours per drink
water - ANSWER-alcohol depletes the body of ___
diuretic - ANSWER-alcohol is a ___, so it will eliminate water from the body
ethanol - ANSWER-a colorless, water-soluble alcohol
withdrawal symptoms - ANSWER-people who suddenly stop taking large doses can experience ___
stimulant - ANSWER-the name given to drugs that increase heart rate, blood pressure, and energy
hallucinogens - ANSWER-drugs that affect a person's perceptions, sensations, thinking, self-awareness, and emotions
hallucinogens - ANSWER-this drug may cause the user to feel several different emotions at once or swing rapidly from one emotion the another
inhalants - ANSWER-substances the user inhales through the nose or mouth that are typically easy to access because they are found in common household products
DUI - ANSWER-taking any drug that affects your driving ability can result in a ___
false - ANSWER-true or false: everyone reacts the same to drugs
synergism - ANSWER-refers to the interaction of two drugs in such a way that the total effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects
dependence - ANSWER-refers to a physical state where when a person stops using a drug or alcohol, withdrawal occurs
tolerance - ANSWER-means that to get the same high, the person needs to drink more alcohol or take more drugs
cross-addiction - ANSWER-can refer to the prescribing of one drug of a class to alleviate the withdrawal symptoms of another drug of the same class; can also refer to describe addiction to more than one drug
cross-tolerance - ANSWER-refers to the building of tolerance to other drugs in the same class as the one being used
road rage - ANSWER-occurs when people behave violently towards other road users
brain - ANSWER-drug addiction is a ___ disease
psychological dependence - ANSWER-exists when a drug is so central to a person's thoughts, emotions, and activities that it is extremely difficult to stop using it or even stop thinking about it
gateway drugs - ANSWER-substances that people use which lead to taking other drugs
peer pressure - ANSWER-the number one problem in most teenagers' lives
5 million - ANSWER-___ crashes occur each year
1, 3 - ANSWER-___ in every ___ crashes results in injury or death
DUI - ANSWER-you can be charged with ___ if you are found to be driving or in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or controlled substance
B.A.C. - ANSWER-the amount of alcohol that can be detected in your system is measured by this
.08 - ANSWER-the laws of the State of Florida establish a B.A.C. of ___ as the presumptive limit for driving under the influence
75 - ANSWER-DUI convictions stay on the driver's record for ___ years
true - ANSWER-true or false: refusing to take any test required by law to determine whether or not you are under the influence will result in your license being suspended
privilege - ANSWER-driving is a -privilege or right-
inhibitions - ANSWER-keep people from doing things they know are dangerous
12, 12 - ANSWER-___ points within ___ months = 30 day suspension
18, 18 - ANSWER-___ points within ___ months = 90 day suspension
24, 36 - ANSWER-___ points within ___ months = One year suspension
carbon monoxide poisoning - ANSWER-occurs when poisonous gases are inhaled and are picked p quickly by the red blood cells at a higher rate than oxygen
force of impact - ANSWER-the force with which a moving vehicle hits another object
warning signs - ANSWER-these signs are diamond-shaped
school zone ahead signs - ANSWER-these signs are school-house shaped
railroad crossing signs - ANSWER-these signs are round
stop signs - ANSWER-these signs are octagon-shaped
regulatory signs - ANSWER-these signs are rectangular
regulatory signs - ANSWER-are white or red signs that regulate the flow of traffic and advise motorists of any laws for that area
stop sign - ANSWER-sign that means you must come to a complete stop before entering the intersection ahead and yield to traffic close enough to be an immediate hazard
yield sign - ANSWER-sign that means slow down so you can yield the right of way to pedestrians crossing the roadway and to vehicles on the intersecting street or highway
do not enter sign - ANSWER-sign that means the motorist is approaching a one-way highway or ramp from the wrong direction
railroad crossing sign - ANSWER-sign that means railroad tracks are ahead
handicapped parking sign - ANSWER-sign that means the parking space is designated for persons who are disabled on either private or public property
school zone speed limit sign - ANSWER-sign that indicates the speed limit in school zones during the hours indicated
emergency stopping only sign - ANSWER-sign that means that stopping is permitted only for real emergencies
warning signs - ANSWER-signs that are black and yellow
diamond - ANSWER-warning signs are usually ___-shaped, with some exceptions
school crossing sign - ANSWER-sign that means to slow down and watch for children crossing
construction zone ahead sign - ANSWER-sign that means there will be road construction for the next 13 miles
guide signs - ANSWER-signs that are usually green and white
blue, white - ANSWER-some guide signs are ___ and ___; these indicate services ahead
brown, white - ANSWER-some guide signs are ___ and ___; these indicate parks and recreational areas, camping spots, and hiking trails
flashing red light - ANSWER-indicates that you must stop and proceed only when it is safe to do so
flashing yellow light - ANSWER-means slow down and proceed with caution
broken lines - ANSWER-lines that are used in areas where there are no restrictions on passing when it is safe to do so
solid yellow lines - ANSWER-lines that indicate you may not pass
two - ANSWER-if passing is not allowed for traffic in both directions, the broken line will be replaced by ___ solid yellow line(s)
right line - ANSWER-the lane that is best used by slow-moving vehicles and vehicles approaching their exit
left lane - ANSWER-the lane that is for passing or for approaching an exit on the left-hand side of the highway
100 - ANSWER-before changing lanes, signal for at least ___ ft.
50 - ANSWER-stay in your lane for at least ___ ft. before changing lanes again
55 mph - ANSWER-the maximum speed limit on highways in Florida
30 mph - ANSWER-the speed limit for business or residential districts unless otherwise posted
15 mph - ANSWER-the speed limit for school zones unless otherwise marked
40 mph - ANSWER-the minimum speed limit for Interstate and Defense Highways unless otherwise posted
doubled - ANSWER-speeding fines are ___ when workers are in a construction zone and in school zones during posted hours
false - ANSWER-true or false: if something falls in front of you on the highway, hit your brakes [Show Less]