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28 Cards in this Set
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What is the number 1 killer on American roadways?
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Alcohol
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Is alcohol considered a drug?
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yes
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What does alcohol do to your reaction time?
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Slows it down
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What do the initials BAC stand for?
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Blood Alcohol Concentration
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What BAC percentage is considered legally drunk in Illinois?
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.08
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How do police check your Blood Alcohol Concentration? List 3 ways.
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Breath
Blood Urine |
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What to the initials DUI mean?
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Driving Under the Influence
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Can you be convicted of driving under the influence in Illinois if your blood alcohol concentration is under .08%?
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Yes, if your driving is impaired
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What is the only way to remove the effects of alcohol in you system?
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time
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What affects your blood alcohol concentration?
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body weight
the amount you drink food eaten tolerence |
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What are some illicit drugs can immpair your driving ability?
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Alcohol
Marijuana LSD Hashish Heroin Cocaine Amphetamines Etc. |
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If you are 21, arrested, and found to have a BAC at or above the legal limit and/or any trace of a controlled drug substance in your body, for how long will your driving privileges be suspended?
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at least 3 months
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If you are 21 (or above) and refuse to submit to testing, for how long will you driving privileges be suspended?
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At least 6 months
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What is the penalty for a peson who has been convicted of DUI for the firt time?
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Lose license for at least 1 year
Maybe a $2500 fine Maybe up to 1 year in jail |
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If convicted of DUI, how long will a person be subject to high-risk insurance rates?
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3 years
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What is meant by the term "illegal transportation"?
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It is illegal for anyone to drink alcohol in a vehicle. It is illegal to have open alcohol in the passenger part of a vehicle.
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What is meant by the term "zero tolerence"?
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Anyone under 21 found to have a trace of alcohol in his system, will have driving privileges suspended for at least 3 months.
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Can you be charged if you allow someone who is under the influence to drive your car if you knew they were under the influence?
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Yes
You could get a $1000 fine and up to a year in jail. |
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What is the penalty for providing alcohol to someone who is under 21 years of age?
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Up to $1000 fine and up to 1 year in jail
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For how long will your driving privileges be revoked if you are under 21 and convicted of DUI?
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At least 2 years
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When do you have to file a crash report after being in an accident?
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If the accident involves death, bodily injury, or damage over $500
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If you are involved in an accident with a car that is unattended, what 4 steps should you follow?
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1. Stop in an area away from traffic
2. Leave your name, address, phone number, and license plate number on the vehicle 3. Notify police 4. Fill out a crash report |
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What does the word revokation mean?
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Driving privileges have been taken away indefinitely
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If your license has been revoked, how long do you have to wait before reapplying for your license?
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1 year
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What reasons might cause your license to be revoked?
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Reckless Homicide
DUI A Felony Leaving the scene of an accident Perjury Reckless Driving Drag Racing Reckless Conduct Auto Theft Aggravated Fleeing the Police |
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What does the word suspension mean?
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You have temorarily lost your driving privileges.
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What might cause your license to be suspended?
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Traffic Crashes
Uninsured Crash Fail drug/alcohol test More that 10 unpaid parking violations Refusal to take a drug/alcohol test Illegal Transportation Drug or Sex Offense School Bus Violation Failure to appear for traffic citations Failure to pay child support Possessing a Fake License Emissions Violations |
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What can you use to post bond for minor traffic violations?
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Cash
Bond Card A valid driver's license |