✅ 2023 Effects of Marijuana, drugs on our body while driving 1 | Defensive Driving, Traffic School, Drivers Ed Test Answers

In recent studies, ___________________ was the most widely used illicit drug by drivers who "drug and drive".
A.) Cocaine
B.) Marijuana
C.) Speed
D.) LSD

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Marijuana

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In recent studies, ___________________ was the most widely used illegal drug by drivers in united states.
➜ __________ is the most widely used illegal drug in the United States.
A.) Cocaine
B.) Marijuana
C.) Speed
D.) LSD
E.) Tobacco
F.) Methamphetamine

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Marijuana

EXPLANATION: More than four in ten teens (41%) who have used marijuana started doing so before the age of 15 - 16. This is worrisome considering that those who initiate marijuana use at a younger age are more likely to use marijuana – as well as other substances – more frequently than those who begin using at an older age.

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__________ is the first most widely used illegal drug in the United States.
A.) Cocaine
B.) Marijuana
C.) Speed
D.) LSD

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Marijuana

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Marijuana is a psychologically addictive drug.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

Smoking marijuana can lead to psychological addiction and social dependence (process addiction).

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After consuming marijuana driver mistakenly believe their driving performance is improved.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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After consuming marijuana ____ the driver thinks he can handle better.
A.) correctly
B.) mistakenly
C.) or

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mistakenly

HINT: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/Digitization/111481NCJRS.pdf

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Alcohol plus ___________ affects short-term memory and tracking ability.
A.) marijuana
B.) antihistamines
C.) tranquilizers

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marijuana

EXPLANATION: How Alcohol and Drugs Affect Driving - Any alcoholic beverage and any form of marijuana: - Dulls reasoning abilities, Slows glare recovery time, Hinders maneuvering ability and ability to recognize traffic signals, Affects short-term memory and tracking ability, Increases distraction and drowsiness.

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Cannabis is ____________
A.) Marijuana
B.) Cocaine
C.) PCP

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Marijuana

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Marijuana is one form of cannabis.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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A form of cannabis is:
A.) marijuana
B.) cocaine
C.) alcohol

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marijuana

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A main form of cannabis is:
A.) marijuana
B.) hashish
C.) both options are correct

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both options are correct

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One form of cannabis is powdered and dried cocaine.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

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Marijuana is a harmless drug.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

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Short-term memory loss in an effect of marijuana use.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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The average age of death for tobacco smokers is __________ years younger than that of nonsmokers.
A.) 4
B.) 7
C.) 14
D.) 19

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14

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Someone who __________ regularly may have many of the same respiratory problems as tobacco smokers.
A.) runs frequently
B.) smokes marijuana
C.) sleeps

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smokes marijuana

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Someone who smokes marijuana frequently can have similar respiratory problems as tobacco smokers.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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There is little or no tar in marijuana smoke.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

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The most common misconception is that marijuana is:
A.) dangerous
B.) harmless
C.) green

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harmless

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An effect of marijuana is___________.
A.) short term memory loss
B.) lack of concentration
C.) both options are correct

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both options are correct

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With the use of marijuana you are in state of altered perception, distance, time, memory and physical coordination.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

EXPLANATION: The psychological effects of marijuana are most often seen in altered perceptions of distance and time, impaired memory and physical coordination, and a heightened sensitivity of the visual and auditory senses.

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The effect of marijuana can be felt between 5 and 15 minutes after ingestion.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

EXPLANATION: The effects of marijuana are usually felt within 5 and 15 minutes after ingestion, smoking or eating and can last up to several hours, depending on the individual's body chemistry.

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The amount of tar inhaled by marijuana smokers and the level of carbon monoxide is ________ than among tobacco smokers.
➜ The amount of tar inhaled by marijuana smokers and the level of carbon monoxide is ________ than among tobaccosmokers.
A.) three to five times greater
B.) three to five times lower
C.) no different

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three to five times greater

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2. The amount of tar inhaled and the level of carbon monoxide absorbed by marijuana smokers is ___________tobacco smokers.
A.) about the same as that of
B.) double that of
C.) three to five times greater than by

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three to five times greater than by

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Marijuana use will:
A.) adversely affect a driver’s concentration, judgment and perceptual skills
B.) Weakened abilities to concentrate, to perceive distances and speed, and to make wise decisions about driving
C.) both of the above
D.) none of the above

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both of the above

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Combining marijuana and alcohol produces a _________ effect.
A.) Triple
B.) Synergistic
C.) Butterfly
D.) Double

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Synergistic