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a driver whose BAC is lower than .08 connot face DWI charges
false
A lifr lost to DWI is estimated to cost society $840,000.
false
in 1994 the BAC level was lowered to .08 in new mexico
true
statisticlaly the first use of alchohol begins around the age of 11 in new mexico.
true
A first-time DWI offense will result in license revocation, jail, fines, ignition interlock installed, and DWI school. (See DWI Penalties in New Mexico chart.)
true
Drive-up liquor windows are still operational and open in the state of New Mexico.
false
It is not against the law to have any alcoholic beverage container open within a vehicle while on any public street or road.
false
Alcohol is responsible for the deaths of approximately 100,000 individuals per year in the U.S.
true
BAC refers to the percentage of alcohol in a person's blood.
true
A conviction of a DWI will stay on the record for 25 years.
true
Over time, all body organs can be impacted by alcohol to some degree.
true
The brain receives a greater percentage of alcohol than other body organs.
true
If you host a party and serve alcoholic beverages and one of your guests is involved in a DWI crash where someone is injured, you can be held liable.
true
The liver can oxidize, or process, up to three drinks per hour.
false
Refusing to take a breath test can result in an Aggravated DWI, which carries a one (1) year driver's license suspension.
true
An individual who will work in a place where alcohol is served need not attend any alcohol-server training program.
false
A fourth or subsequent DWI offense is a felony (see
DWI Penalties in New Mexico chart).
true
A conviction of a DWI mandates installation of an ignition interlock device.
true
Research shows that driver's license suspension and revocation are effective deterrents among the driving population.
true
Junior and senior high school students drink 35 percent of all wine coolers and consume 1.1 billion cans of beer.
true
The use of alcohol is associated with the leading causes of death and injury among teenagers and young adults.
true
A person's ability to drive could become impaired at .01 BAC.
true
Drinking with food in your stomach reduces the rate of absorption of alcohol.
true
The amount of body fluid women have in comparison to men has nothing to do with the effects of the amount of alcohol one drinks.
false
The BAC increases with the amount of alcohol consumed but the level of impairment is not affected.
false
Combining the drinking of alcohol with medication is considered safe behavior.
false
When it takes more alcohol to reach the same effect one had with less alcohol it is said that one has developed tolerance.
true
Wearing safety belts make you safe, but do not protect you from drunk drivers.
true
Checkpoints (Roadblocks) are constitutional in New Mexico; however, at least the following conditions are required: a. There is no need for advance publicity.
b. Roadblocks must be in effect for a
reasonable period of time.
c. All vehicles must be treated equally.
d. Roadblocks must be officially scheduled by
a supervisory officer.
c. All vehicles must be treated equally.
d. Roadblocks must be officially scheduled by
a supervisory officer.
Use of alcohol is dangerous because: a. it is a condition consisting of periodic or chronic dependence on a drug or several drugs.
W b. it reduces our ability to remain alert and attentive to several things at once.
O c. it plays a major role in a large percentage of
violent crimes.
b. it reduces our ability to remain alert and attentive to several things at once.
c. it plays a major role in a large percentage of
violent crimes.
If an impaired motorist is driving a vehicle toward you, you should: a. Stop and give the on-coming driver time to
get into his own lane.
• b. Turn your car to the right even if you go off the road.
• c. Turn your vehicle to the left quickly even if you go off the road or hit a non-moving object.
b. Turn your car to the right even if you go off the road.
If you are intoxicated and wish to sober up quickly, you can: a. Drink lots of hot, black coffee.
• b. Take a quick, brisk walk.
c. Take a cold shower. d. None of the above.
d. None of the above.
A safe distance between your car and the one ahead is a:
Select one:
O a. One-second gap.
• b. Three-second gap.
O c. Five-second gap.
O d. Two-second gap.
b. thrre-second gap