Question

chapter test
check your knowledge
multiple choice copy the number of each sen-
tence below on a sheet of paper. choose the letter
of the answer that best completes the statement or
answers the question.

1. all states enforce a minimum drinking age of

(a) 18. (b) 19. (c) 20. (d) 21.

1. which of the following type of drugs slows

down the central nervous system?
(a) stimulant (c) depressant
(b) hallucinogen (d) none of the above

1. the most common penalty for a first-time

conviction of a dui or dwi is
(a) driver’s license suspension.
(b) prison term.
(c) payment of a fine.
(d) vehicle impoundment.

1. what advice should you give a social drinker

planning to drive?
(a) don’t drink on a empty stomach.
(b) appoint a designated driver.
(c) be extra careful if you drink and drive.
(d) wait one hour after drinking before driving.
completion copy the number of each sentence
below. after each number, write the word or words
that complete the sentence correctly.

1. the ____ law makes it illegal for persons

under the age of 21 to drive with any measur-
able amount of alcohol in the blood.

1. in the process of ____, young people help

other young people make decisions.

1. a person who decides ahead of time not to

drink and is appointed to drive others who do
drink is known as a ____.

Explanation:

Question 1

In the United States, all states enforce a minimum drinking age of 21 (due to the National Minimum Drinking Age Act). So the correct option is (d).

Depressants are drugs that slow down the central nervous system (e.g., alcohol, benzodiazepines). Stimulants speed it up, hallucinogens alter perception. So the correct option is (c).

For a first - time DUI/DWI conviction, the most common penalty is driver's license suspension. Prison terms are more for repeat or severe cases, fines and vehicle impoundment are also penalties but license suspension is more common initially. So the correct option is (a).

Answer:

(d) 21

Question 2