DKT Alcohol and Drugs 3

Question 1

Prescription medications can impair your ability to drive safely.

Accepted Answer

True, some cause drowsiness or slowed reactions

Answer

False, only illegal drugs impair driving

Answer

True only for elderly drivers

Answer

False if taken with food

Question 2

Before taking medication and driving, you should:

Accepted Answer

Read the label and check warnings about driving

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Take a double dose to feel less tired

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Drink coffee to counteract it

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Drive only on highways

Question 3

Combining alcohol with other drugs:

Accepted Answer

Can multiply impairment dangerously

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Cancels out the effects

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Is safe in small amounts

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Only affects passengers

Question 4

Which over-the-counter medicine commonly causes drowsiness that affects driving?

Accepted Answer

Antihistamines (allergy/cold medicine)

Answer

Vitamin C tablets

Answer

Antacids

Answer

Throat lozenges

Question 5

Illegal drugs such as marijuana can affect driving by:

Accepted Answer

Impairing judgment, coordination, and reaction time

Answer

Improving concentration

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Having no impact on driving

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Only affecting long-distance trips

Question 6

If a medication label warns 'do not operate heavy machinery,' you should:

Accepted Answer

Avoid driving while taking it

Answer

Drive only short distances

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Ignore it for cars

Answer

Drive faster to finish sooner

Question 7

The safest amount of alcohol to consume before driving is:

Accepted Answer

None at all

Answer

One drink per hour

Answer

Up to the legal limit

Answer

Two beers maximum