- Slurred speech.
- Lowered inhibitions.
- Impaired coordination and motor skills.
- Sense of confusion.
- Memory problems.
- Concentration problems.
- General personality changes.
What are some signs that a driver may be under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substances?
- Smell of alcohol or drugs emanating from the vehicle or on the driver.
- Slurred speech.
- Bloodshot, watery, or glassy eyes.
- Jerky movement.
- Fine motor skills problems.
- Admission of alcohol consumption before driving.
- General confusion.
- Awkward balance and coordination.
Are all signs that a driver may be impaired?
Traveling in the wrong lane, running stop lights, and weaving from side to side
are all signs that a driver may be impaired.
Which of the following can be used to spot an impaired driver?
Which of the following can be used to spot an impaired driver? EXPLANATION:
Driving symptom like Erratic change in speed
, Running stop lights and stop signs, Weaving from side to side might indicate that a driver is impaired and their actions unpredictable.
What are the 4 signs of impairment?
- Driving in opposing lanes or wrong way on one-way.
- Slow response to traffic signals.
- Slow or failure to respond to the officer's signals.
- Stopping in a lane for no apparent reason.
- Driving without headlights at night.
- Failure to signal or signal inconsistent with action.
What drugs can affect a person's driving ability?
Alcohol, marijuana, and other
drugs can impair the ability to drive because they slow coordination, judgment, and reaction times. Cocaine and methamphetamine can make drivers more aggressive and reckless.
Is a common clue to law enforcement that a driver is impaired?
Weaving
is a common clue to law enforcement that a driver is impaired.
What are three signs a driver is impaired?
Almost striking an object, curb, or vehicle
.
Stopping without cause or erratic braking
.
Drifting in and out of traffic lanes
.
Signaling that is inconsistent with driving actions
.
What are 3 signs that a driver could be potentially impaired?
- Drinking alcohol in the vehicle.
- Failure to turn on headlights at night.
- Drifting, swerving or weaving.
- Illegal or sudden turning.
- Turning within an unusually wide radius.
- Nearly striking other cars or objects.
- Sudden or erratic braking.
- Driving with the face close to the windshield.
What does one drink mean?
In the United States, one “standard” drink (or
one alcoholic drink equivalent
) contains roughly 14 grams of pure alcohol, which is found in: 12 ounces of regular beer, which is usually about 5% alcohol. 5 ounces of wine, which is typically about 12% alcohol. 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits, which is about 40% alcohol.
Who most often falls asleep while driving?
Who's more likely to drive drowsy?
Drivers who do not get enough sleep
. Commercial drivers who operate vehicles such as tow trucks, tractor trailers, and buses. Shift workers (who work the night shift or long shifts).
What is the best remedy for driving fatigue?
- Get a good night's sleep before heading off on a long trip.
- Plan your route before you go and map out where you'll take a break. …
- Don't travel for more than eight to ten hours a day.
- Take regular breaks – at least every two hours.
- Share the driving wherever possible.
What kind of drugs other than alcohol can affect your driving abilities?
What kinds of drugs, other than alcohol, can affect your driving ability?
Allergy medication, marijuana, cold remedies
, etc.
