Effects of Drunken Driving

Q. The breath analyser is used to detect traces of in a person’s breath.

1. chlorine
2. alcohol
3. ammonia
4. acetone

Q. What is the effect of alcohol on drivers?

1. Alcohol helps the drivers in operating the vehicle safely.
2. Alcohol impairs motor skills and judgement of a driver.
3. Alcohol reduces driver's awareness of surroundings.
4. Alcohol impairs judgement and leads to brash decisions.

Q. Why should people avoid drinking and driving?

Choose the most appropriate option.

1. They may be fined by the police for doing so.
2. They would be able to make the correct judgement.
3. Their impaired motor skills endanger everyone on the road.
4. They will be socially condemned for their behaviour.

Q. In which year was the Motor Vehicle Act amended to penalise driving under the influence of alcohol/narcotics?

1. 2017
2. 2018
3. 2020
4. 2019

Q. Why should people avoid drinking and driving?

Choose the most appropriate option.

1. Their impaired motor skills endanger everyone on the road.
2. They will be socially condemned for their behaviour.
3. They would be able to make the correct judgement.
4. They may be fined by the police for doing so.

Q. Given below are statements that describe the working of a breath analyser to detect alcohol content in the human body. Arrange the process of alcohol detection in a correct sequence:

1. The blood containing the alcohol also reaches the lungs.
2. The blood transports alcohol to all the body's internal systems to reach brain.
3. Alcohol is then exhaled along with carbon dioxide.
4. Alcohol is absorbed by the lungs in vapour form.
5. Alcohol is absorbed by the blood.
6. Alcohol goes to the stomach.

1. 6, 1, 2, 5, 4, 3
2. 2, 6, 4, 5, 1, 3
3. 5, 6, 3, 4, 1, 2
4. 6, 5, 2, 1, 4, 3

Q. If someone has consumed alcohol, which of the following can help the person overcome its influence in order to drive safely?

1. Food
2. Fresh air
3. Time
4. Hot coffee

Q. What is the effect of alcohol on drivers?

1. Alcohol helps the drivers in operating the vehicle safely.
2. Alcohol impairs motor skills and judgement of a driver.
3. Alcohol reduces driver's awareness of surroundings.
4. Alcohol impairs judgement and leads to brash decisions.

Q. In which year was the Motor Vehicle Act amended to penalise driving under the influence of alcohol/narcotics?

1. 2017
2. 2018
3. 2019
4. 2020

Q. The breath analyser is used to detect traces of in a person’s breath.

1. chlorine
2. alcohol
3. ammonia
4. acetone

Q. Mr. Bajaj is returning from a party during which he consumed a few alcoholic drinks. He wants to drive back home, claiming he feels fit to drive on his own. If you were his friend, what would you advise him to do to ensure he reaches home safely?

1. Drive slowly
2. Hire a taxi to go back home
3. Keep the windows open for fresh air
4. Drink lots of water before driving