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Texas Alcohol and Drugs: five situations explained
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In this video
- 0:00Intro
- 0:16Under the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, who is a minor?
- 1:04A minor’s breath test shows a detectable amount of alcohol below 0.08 (first offense). How long is the license suspended?
- 2:06What does heavy amphetamine use do to drivers, according to the Texas handbook?
- 3:05What does research show about marijuana and driving?
- 4:07About how long does it take the body to get rid of one drink?
- 4:53Recap
In short
A minor is any individual under 21 years of age. A first offense brings a 60-day suspension; a second 120 days; a third or later 180 days. Heavy amphetamine use may keep drivers awake but makes them less coordinated, edgy and more likely to crash.
The five situations
Pick an answer first, the way the video pauses for you. Each one cites the Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7).
Situation 1
Under the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, who is a minor?
Answer: C. Anyone under 21. A minor is any individual under 21 years of age.
Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) › Chapter 10 › Zero Tolerance for Minors
Situation 2
A minor’s breath test shows a detectable amount of alcohol below 0.08 (first offense). How long is the license suspended?
Answer: A. 60 days. A first offense brings a 60-day suspension; a second 120 days; a third or later 180 days.
Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) › Chapter 10 › Minor Provided Specimen Confirming Detectable Amount of Alcohol
Situation 3
What does heavy amphetamine use do to drivers, according to the Texas handbook?
Answer: C. Keeps them awake but makes them less coordinated and edgy. Heavy amphetamine use may keep drivers awake but makes them less coordinated, edgy and more likely to crash.
Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) › Chapter 10: Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability › Alcohol and Other Types of Drugs
Situation 4
What does research show about marijuana and driving?
Answer: B. Typical social doses can affect concentration, judgment and perception. Even typical social doses of marijuana can affect concentration, judgment, and the sensory and perceptual skills needed to drive.
Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) › Chapter 10 › Alcohol and Other Types of Drugs
Situation 5
About how long does it take the body to get rid of one drink?
Answer: C. About one hour. It takes about one hour for the body to rid itself of each drink consumed.
Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) › Chapter 10 › Myths about Drinking Alcohol
Transcript
0:00Intro
Alcohol and drug questions are about limits, penalties, and how impairment really works. Here are five from the Texas Driver Handbook. For each one, pick your answer before I reveal it.
0:16Situation 1
Under the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, the word minor has a specific meaning. Under the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, who is a minor? The answer is C: Anyone under 21. A minor is any individual under 21 years of age. A minor is anyone under 21 years of age.
1:04Situation 2
A driver under 21 takes a breath test, and it shows a detectable amount of alcohol, below 0.08. A minor’s breath test shows a detectable amount of alcohol below 0.08 (first offense). How long is the license suspended? The answer is A: 60 days. A first offense brings a 60-day suspension; a second 120 days; a third or later 180 days. A first offense brings a 60-day suspension, a second 120 days, and a third or later 180 days.
2:06Situation 3
Some drivers think a stimulant will help them stay sharp on a long drive. What does heavy amphetamine use do to drivers, according to the Texas handbook? The answer is C: Keeps them awake but makes them less coordinated and edgy. Heavy amphetamine use may keep drivers awake but makes them less coordinated, edgy and more likely to crash. Heavy amphetamine use may keep you awake, but it makes you less coordinated, edgy and more likely to crash.
3:05Situation 4
Some people believe a little marijuana doesn't affect their driving. What does research show about marijuana and driving? The answer is B: Typical social doses can affect concentration, judgment and perception. Even typical social doses of marijuana can affect concentration, judgment, and the sensory and perceptual skills needed to drive. Even typical social doses can affect concentration, judgment and the perception you need to drive.
4:07Situation 5
After one drink, your body starts working to clear the alcohol. About how long does it take the body to get rid of one drink? The answer is C: About one hour. It takes about one hour for the body to rid itself of each drink consumed. It takes about one hour for the body to get rid of each drink.
4:53Recap
A minor is any individual under 21 years of age. A first offense brings a 60-day suspension; a second 120 days; a third or later 180 days. Heavy amphetamine use may keep drivers awake but makes them less coordinated, edgy and more likely to crash. Even typical social doses of marijuana can affect concentration, judgment, and the sensory and perceptual skills needed to drive. It takes about one hour for the body to rid itself of each drink consumed. Nice work. Try more alcohol and drug questions in Practice by Topic, then test yourself with a full mock exam.
The rules in this lesson
- A minor is any individual under 21 years of age.
- A first offense brings a 60-day suspension; a second 120 days; a third or later 180 days.
- Heavy amphetamine use may keep drivers awake but makes them less coordinated, edgy and more likely to crash.
- Even typical social doses of marijuana can affect concentration, judgment, and the sensory and perceptual skills needed to drive.
- It takes about one hour for the body to rid itself of each drink consumed.
Original practice lesson written from the Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7). EstatePass is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Texas DPS; these are not official test questions.