Underage And Under The Influences
How much do you know about underage drinking and the effects of alcohol. Take this quiz to find out.
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Drivers 21 and over could be cited for a DUI if the blood alcohol level in their system is at least:
- A.
0.00 percent
- B.
0.02 percent 0.02 percent
- C.
0.08 percent
- D.
0.15 percent
Correct Answer
C. 0.08 percentExplanation
While this is the legal limit that the United States have adopted, alcohol-induced impairment can occur well below this level. Individuals under 21 are not allowed to drive with any level of alcohol in their system. A 0.08 BAC could be reached when a 17- pound male consumes more than four drinks or a 135 pound female consumes three in one hour on an empty stomach.
SOURCES: http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/faqs.htm#drinkDrive and http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/outreach/safesobr/13qp/facts/perselaws.htmlRate this question:
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- 2.
What constitutes binge drinking?
- A.
Five or more drinks for men or four or more drinks for women in about two hours
- B.
Six or more drinks for men or five or more drinks for women in about two hours
- C.
Two or more drinks in about two hours
- D.
Seven or more drinks in about two hours
Correct Answer
A. Five or more drinks for men or four or more drinks for women in about two hoursExplanation
A drink is quantified as 12 ounces of beer or 5 ounces of wine or a 1.5-shot ounce of liquor. Binge drinking can lead to increased risk of health problems such as liver disease, alcohol poisoning and unintentional injuries. About 90 percent of the alcohol consumed by underage drinkers in America is from binge drinking.
SOURCES: “Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Alcohol and Public Health,” http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/, and “Dietary Guidelines for Americans,” http://www.health.gov/DIETARYGUIDELINES/dga2005/document/html/chapter9.htmRate this question:
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How many deaths among youth under 21 occur each year in the United States due to excessive alcohol consumption?
- A.
Less than 500
- B.
More than 2,300
- C.
More than 4,600
- D.
More than 10,200
Correct Answer
C. More than 4,600Explanation
The majority of these deaths are caused by motor-vehicle crashes and homicides.
SOURCES: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/mlda.htm and https://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/ardi/Report.aspx?T=AAM&P=f214cf69-cad7-496f-ace2-2a09b9d6a126&R=804296a0-ac47-41d3-a939-9df26a176186&M=E2769A53-0BFC-453F-9FD7-63C5AA6CE5D7&L=&F=AAMCauseGenderUnder21&D=HRate this question:
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About what percentage of all alcohol consumed in the United States do people aged 12 to 20 drink?
- A.
11 %
- B.
19 %
- C.
23 % 23 %
- D.
55 %
Correct Answer
A. 11 %Explanation
SOURCE: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice,. “Drinking in America: Myths, Realities, and Prevention Policy.” http://www.udetc.org/documents/drinking_in_America.pdfRate this question:
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About how many people under 21 were admitted into U.S. emergency rooms in 2008 for alcohol-related incidents?
- A.
3,000
- B.
13,000
- C.
19,000
- D.
27,000
Correct Answer
B. 13,000Explanation
SOURCE: Drug Abuse Warning Network, 2008: “Selected Tables of National Estimates of Drug-Related Emergency Department Visits. “Available at https://dawninfo.samhsa.gov/data/default.asp?met=AllRate this question:
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- 6.
At what age can an individual sell wine and beer in retail stores and work as a server in a restaurant that sells alcohol in Maryland?
- A.
16
- B.
18
- C.
21
- D.
25
Correct Answer
B. 18Explanation
While this is the general provision statewide, certain counties may set their own regulations.
SOURCE: Michie’s Legal Resources, http://www.michie.com/maryland/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=main-h.htm&cp=Rate this question:
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When can someone under 21 be cited for consuming an alcoholic beverage in Maryland?
- A.
When they are observed possessing an alcoholic beverage
- B.
When there are witnesses that can testify to the act
- C.
When they have a level of BAC above 0.08 percent
- D.
When they can’t walk in a straight line
Correct Answer
A. When they are observed possessing an alcoholic beverageExplanation
SOURCE: Maryland General Assembly House Bill 299: mlis.state.md.us/2009rs/fnotes/bil_0009/hb0299.pdfRate this question:
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- 8.
When can underage drinkers legally drink in Maryland?
- A.
When they are in their own private residence
- B.
When they are in their own parked vehicle
- C.
When they have parental consent
- D.
When they are participating in a religious ceremony
Correct Answer
D. When they are participating in a religious ceremonyExplanation
SOURCE: Maryland General Assembly House Bill 299, mlis.state.md.us/2009rs/fnotes/bil_0009/hb0299.pdfRate this question:
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