4 Hr FL Drug & Alcohol Traffic Awareness
(D.A.T.A.) Course Introduction Questions with
Correct Answers 2025/2026
T/F: Eating before drinking an alcohol beverage slows down but does not prevent the absorption
of alcohol into the bloodstream. - CORRECT ANSWER -True. The only thing that prevents
absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream is abstinence. In all other cases, the alcohol in the
alcoholic beverages will enter your bloodstream.
T/F: Alcohol is classified as a stimulant. - CORRECT ANSWER -False. Alcohol is classified as a
central nervous system depressant.
T/F: Marijuana impairs skills, performances and perceptual processes, including vision, attention
and tracking behaviour-all-important components of driving performance. - CORRECT ANSWER -
True. Marijuana is a depressant that effects all skills necessary to safely drive.
T/F: In many cases, the presumptive definition of Driving Under the Influence is a Bad Alcohol
Content (BAC) of .08. - CORRECT ANSWER -True. The presumptive level of impairment in Florida
is .08 BAC.
T/F: Approximately 40% of fatal highway crashes are alcohol-related. - CORRECT ANSWER -True.
T/F: A person cannot become a problem drinker by drinking beer. - CORRECT ANSWER -False. A
person can become a problem drinker on any type of alcoholic beverage.
T/F: Smoking marijuana has no effect on a driver's judgement, caution or concentration. -
CORRECT ANSWER -False. Marijuana is a depressant that effects all skills necessary to safely
drive.
