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Alcohol and drugs

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  1. #1

    How much alcohol can the liver process per hour?

    1. About one and a half ounces
    2. About two full ounces
    3. About one-third of an ounce
    4. About one-half of a pint

    Answer: C. This rate is fixed and is considerably less than the alcohol in a standard drink.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 2, p. 64The liver can only process one-third an ounce of alcohol per hour, which is considerably less than the alcohol in a standard drink.

  2. #2

    What will sober you up after drinking alcohol?

    1. Black coffee
    2. Only time
    3. A cold shower
    4. Fresh air

    Answer: B. Only time, not black coffee or a cold shower, will sober you up.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 2, p. 64This is a fixed rate, so only time, not black coffee or a cold shower, will sober you up.

  3. #3

    Which amount of table wine contains the same alcohol as one 12-ounce beer?

    1. 5 ounces
    2. 8 ounces
    3. 12 ounces
    4. 3 ounces

    Answer: A. One drink is 1.5 oz. of 80 proof liquor, 12 oz. of beer, or 5 oz. of table wine.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 2, p. 64One drink is 1.5 oz. of 80 proof liquor, 12 oz. of beer, or 5 oz. of table wine.

  4. #4

    According to the approximate BAC figure, you subtract .01% from your BAC for each:

    1. 15 minutes of drinking
    2. 40 minutes of drinking
    3. 90 minutes of drinking
    4. 2 hours of drinking

    Answer: B. Figure 2.22 gives approximate BAC by number of drinks and body weight.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 2, p. 64Subtract .01% for each 40 minutes of drinking.
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