Alcohol PRE-TEST

Beer is “weaker” than rum or vodka. TRUE or FALSE #1 Beer is “weaker” than rum or vodka.

Alcohol is digested the same way food is digested in the body. TRUE or FALSE #2 Alcohol is digested the same way food is digested in the body.

Because alcohol is a stimulant, it tends to pep you up TRUE or FALSE #3 Because alcohol is a stimulant, it tends to pep you up

TRUE or FALSE #4 The liver is the organ responsible for “burning up” the alcohol in the body

The body can eliminate about 5 ounces of alcohol per hour TRUE or FALSE #5 The body can eliminate about 5 ounces of alcohol per hour

BAC or BAL refers to the amount of calories in an alcoholic beverage TRUE or FALSE #6 BAC or BAL refers to the amount of calories in an alcoholic beverage

Black coffee and a cold shower can help to sober you up TRUE or FALSE #7 Black coffee and a cold shower can help to sober you up

It is possible to die from an overdose of alcohol TRUE or FALSE #8 It is possible to die from an overdose of alcohol

Alcohol does the greatest damage to the liver, brain, and heart TRUE or FALSE #9 Alcohol does the greatest damage to the liver, brain, and heart

Alcohol is high in calories and has no nutritional value TRUE or FALSE #10 Alcohol is high in calories and has no nutritional value

TRUE or FALSE #11 You can’t be accused of driving under the influence if you refuse to take a breathalyzer test

TRUE or FALSE #12 There is the same amount of alcohol in a can of beer, a shot of whiskey or a glass of wine

TRUE or FALSE #13 As long as I can walk in a straight line, I can’t be declared legally drunk

TRUE or FALSE #14 Most people who get arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) are first-time offenders

TRUE or FALSE #15 One drink won’t make a difference in my reaction time when I get behind the wheel of a car

Teenagers need about 7 hours of sleep each night TRUE or FALSE #16 Teenagers need about 7 hours of sleep each night

TRUE or FALSE #17 Turning on the air conditioning is a good way to stay alert when driving

It takes about 30 minutes to feel the effects of caffeine TRUE or FALSE #18 It takes about 30 minutes to feel the effects of caffeine

TRUE or FALSE #19 Driving while tired can cause as much impairment as driving while drunk

It is possible to tired or sleepy and not notice it TRUE or FALSE #20 It is possible to tired or sleepy and not notice it

TRUE or FALSE #21 Turning the radio all the way up and opening the window are good ways to stay awake when driving

TRUE or FALSE #22 Young drivers are involved in over half of all crashes caused by drowsy driving

TRUE or FALSE #23 The 2 most common times for drowsy driving crashes are between midnight & six in the morning and between ten and midnight

People can always choose when they will fall asleep TRUE or FALSE #24 People can always choose when they will fall asleep

TRUE or FALSE #25 Adrenaline from a party or other activity can temporarily mask sleepiness