Definitions

Question 1

Downside effect

Answer 1

An effect that may occur when the body reacts to the presence of a drug by producing hormones or neurotransmitters to counteract the effects of the drug consumed

Question 2

Drug

Answer 2

Any substance, that when taken into the human body, can impair the person’s ability to operate a conveyance

Question 3

Homeostasis

Answer 3

Dynamic, self-regulating process by which the body maintains a balance or constant state while adjusting to internal or external conditions

Question 4

Medical impairment

Answer 4

An opinion made by a DRE based in the evaluation that the condition of a suspected impaired driver is more likely related to a medical impairment that has affects the subject’s ability to operate a conveyance