Effects of Drunken Driving

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

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

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

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

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

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