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Alcohol and Drug Awareness Alcohol and Drug Awareness

Program (ADAP) Program (ADAP)

STATE OF GEORGIA STATE OF GEORGIA Office of the Governor Office of the Governor ATLANTA 30334-0900 ATLANTA 30334-0900

Dear Friends,Dear Friends,

The Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program is The Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program is one of several important measures passed by one of several important measures passed by the General Assembly to address the tragic the General Assembly to address the tragic problems caused by the use of alcohol and problems caused by the use of alcohol and other drugs on our roads and highways. other drugs on our roads and highways. Anyone under the age of 18 must complete Anyone under the age of 18 must complete and pass the alcohol and drug course before and pass the alcohol and drug course before obtaining a license to drive.obtaining a license to drive.

Each year, about one-third of the traffic Each year, about one-third of the traffic deaths on Georgia roads involve a driver deaths on Georgia roads involve a driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs or a under the influence of alcohol or drugs or a combination of both. The Department of combination of both. The Department of Driver Services and the Department of Driver Services and the Department of Education developed this manual to make Education developed this manual to make you more aware of the problems and the you more aware of the problems and the consequences of driving under the influence consequences of driving under the influence and of riding with other drivers who are and of riding with other drivers who are under the influence. It will also assist you in under the influence. It will also assist you in becoming a more responsible driver. becoming a more responsible driver.

As your Governor and someone who wants As your Governor and someone who wants the best for each of you, I encourage you to the best for each of you, I encourage you to make a promise to yourself and Georgia by make a promise to yourself and Georgia by obeying the state’s highway safety laws; your obeying the state’s highway safety laws; your lives, your families’ lives, and other drivers’ lives, your families’ lives, and other drivers’ lives depend on it. Make Georgia proud. lives depend on it. Make Georgia proud.

Sincerely,Sincerely,

O.C.G.A. §40-5-22(a) requires that any person under 18 years of age complete the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) in order to obtain a Georgia driver’s license.

Chapter 1

TADRA

Chapter 2Traffic Laws and Safe Driving

Chapter 3Alcohol and Drug Awareness

Chapter 4 Summary and Discussion

Chapter 1 TADRA

• TADRA is an acronym for Georgia’s Teenage and Adult Driver TADRA is an acronym for Georgia’s Teenage and Adult Driver Responsibility Act. Responsibility Act.

• Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens, accounting for more than one in three deaths in this teens, accounting for more than one in three deaths in this age group. age group.

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TADRA is a Graduated Driver’s Licensing process for newly licensed drivers TADRA is a Graduated Driver’s Licensing process for newly licensed drivers 15 to 18 years of age. TADRA also contains important provisions specifically 15 to 18 years of age. TADRA also contains important provisions specifically related to driving under the influence (DUI) prevention and enforcement related to driving under the influence (DUI) prevention and enforcement and school conduct and attendance requirements.and school conduct and attendance requirements.

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Following enactment of TADRA

Fatal crash rate (16 years of age)36.8% decline

Speed related crashes (16 years of age)50 % decline

Alcohol related crashes (16 years of age)62% decline

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Georgia’s Graduated Driver’s Licensing Process

A Georgia Instructional Permit (Class CP) is granted to persons at least 15 years A Georgia Instructional Permit (Class CP) is granted to persons at least 15 years of age upon passing a written examination.of age upon passing a written examination.

Once issued an Instructional Permit (Class CP), you may operate any Class C Once issued an Instructional Permit (Class CP), you may operate any Class C vehicle: vehicle:

WWhenhen accompanied by a person at least 21 years of age who is licensed accompanied by a person at least 21 years of age who is licensed to to drive a Class C vehicle. drive a Class C vehicle.

WWhoho is fit and capable of exercising control over the vehicle. is fit and capable of exercising control over the vehicle.

WWhoho is occupying a seat beside the driver. is occupying a seat beside the driver.

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Georgia’s Graduated Driver’s Licensing (GDL) ProcessSTEP TWO: The Provisional License (Class D)

• A Georgia Provisional License (Class D) is granted to persons 16 to 18 years of age.

• Must have held an Instructional Permit (Class CP) for 12 months and one day.

• No major traffic violations that resulted in the mandatory suspension of their permit.

• Completed ADAP.• Passed a behind-the-wheel skills’ test.

Teens that do not complete an approved driver training course are not eligible to obtain a Provisional License (Class D) until 17 years of age.

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• Class D holders may not drive between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m., without exception.

• During the first 6 months following During the first 6 months following issuance, only the immediate family issuance, only the immediate family members ride in the vehicle being driven members ride in the vehicle being driven by the Class D holder.by the Class D holder.

• During the second 6 months following issuance, only 1 passenger under 21 years of age who is not an immediate family member may ride in the vehicle being driven by the Class D holder.

• After the first and second 6-month periods, only 3 passengers under 21 years of age who are not immediate family members may ride in the vehicle being driven by the Class D holder.

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Georgia’s Graduated Driver’s Licensing (GDL) ProcessGeorgia’s Graduated Driver’s Licensing (GDL) ProcessSTEP THREE: The Class C LicenseSTEP THREE: The Class C License

Provisional License (Class D) holders may apply for a Class C Georgia driver’s license Provisional License (Class D) holders may apply for a Class C Georgia driver’s license upon reaching 18 years of age; provided, however, they have held a valid upon reaching 18 years of age; provided, however, they have held a valid Provisional License (Class D) for one year and one day without having been Provisional License (Class D) for one year and one day without having been convicted of any of the following major traffic violations during the 12 months convicted of any of the following major traffic violations during the 12 months preceding application:preceding application:

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Driving under the influence (DUI)

Using a motor vehicle to flee or attempt to elude a police officer

Racing on highways or streets

Reckless driving

Hit and run or leaving the scene of an accident

Any violation that resulted in the assessment of 4 or more points against their driver's license

TADRA Suspensions (non-DUI)TADRA Suspensions (non-DUI)

The State of Georgia applies strict penalties to teens who fail to The State of Georgia applies strict penalties to teens who fail to obey the laws regarding the operation of a motor vehicle. obey the laws regarding the operation of a motor vehicle.

The driver’s license of any person under 21 years of age The driver’s license of any person under 21 years of age convicted of any of the following offenses shall be convicted of any of the following offenses shall be suspended for a period of 6 months for a first conviction, suspended for a period of 6 months for a first conviction, or for a period of 12 months for a second or subsequent or for a period of 12 months for a second or subsequent suspension:suspension:

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Hit and run or leaving the scene of an Hit and run or leaving the scene of an accidentaccident

Racing on highways or streetsRacing on highways or streets

Reckless driving Reckless driving

Aggressive drivingAggressive driving

Purchasing or attempting to purchase an Purchasing or attempting to purchase an alcoholic beverage alcoholic beverage

Using a motor vehicle to flee or attempt to Using a motor vehicle to flee or attempt to elude a police officerelude a police officer

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Underage possession of alcohol while Underage possession of alcohol while operating a motor vehicleoperating a motor vehicle

Misrepresenting age for the purpose of Misrepresenting age for the purpose of illegally obtaining an alcoholic beverageillegally obtaining an alcoholic beverage

Misrepresenting identity or using false Misrepresenting identity or using false identification for the purpose of identification for the purpose of purchasing or obtaining an alcoholic purchasing or obtaining an alcoholic beveragebeverage

Any other offense for which 4 or more Any other offense for which 4 or more points are assessed against the driver’s points are assessed against the driver’s licenselicense

The accumulation of 4 or more points The accumulation of 4 or more points against the driver’s license in any 12-against the driver’s license in any 12-month period while under 18 years of month period while under 18 years of ageage

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TADRA Suspensions (DUI)TADRA Suspensions (DUI)

In Georgia, persons under 21 years of age are presumed to be In Georgia, persons under 21 years of age are presumed to be DUI if they are operating a motor vehicle and their blood DUI if they are operating a motor vehicle and their blood

alcohol concentration (BAC) is .02 or greater.alcohol concentration (BAC) is .02 or greater.

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First SuspensionFirst Suspension

If your BAC was .02 or greater but less than .08, your license If your BAC was .02 or greater but less than .08, your license will be suspended for a minimum period of 6 months. will be suspended for a minimum period of 6 months.

If your BAC was .08 or greater or you refused implied If your BAC was .08 or greater or you refused implied

consent testing, your license will be suspended for a consent testing, your license will be suspended for a minimum period of 12 months. minimum period of 12 months.

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Second SuspensionSecond Suspension Your license will be suspended for a minimum period of 18 Your license will be suspended for a minimum period of 18

months. months. During the final 6 months, you will be required to have a certified During the final 6 months, you will be required to have a certified

and functioning ignition interlock device.and functioning ignition interlock device.

Third SuspensionThird Suspension You will be declared a habitual violator and your driver’s You will be declared a habitual violator and your driver’s

license will be revoked for a period of 5 years. license will be revoked for a period of 5 years. You will also be subject to the 6-month ignition interlock You will also be subject to the 6-month ignition interlock

requirements once you become re-eligible for driving privileges. requirements once you become re-eligible for driving privileges.

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TADRA school attendance and conduct requirementsTADRA school attendance and conduct requirements

If the DDS is notified of any violations related to the following If the DDS is notified of any violations related to the following school attendance or conduct requirements after you have school attendance or conduct requirements after you have obtained your Georgia driver’s license or permit, it will obtained your Georgia driver’s license or permit, it will result in the suspension of your driver’s license or permit result in the suspension of your driver’s license or permit for a period of 1 year, or until you turn 18, whichever for a period of 1 year, or until you turn 18, whichever comes first:comes first:

Dropped out of school and has remained out of school for 10 Dropped out of school and has remained out of school for 10 consecutive school daysconsecutive school days

Has 10 or more school days of unexcused absences in the current or Has 10 or more school days of unexcused absences in the current or previous academic yearprevious academic year

Threatening, striking, or causing bodily harm to school personnelThreatening, striking, or causing bodily harm to school personnel

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The driver’s license or permit holder has been found in violation by aThe driver’s license or permit holder has been found in violation by ahearing officer, panel, or tribunal of one of the following offenses, or has hearing officer, panel, or tribunal of one of the following offenses, or has waived his or her right to a hearing and/or pleaded guilty to one of the waived his or her right to a hearing and/or pleaded guilty to one of the following offenses:following offenses:

Possession or use of a weapon on school property or at a school-Possession or use of a weapon on school property or at a school-sponsored event sponsored event

Any sexual offense prohibited under Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Any sexual offense prohibited under Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia AnnotatedCode of Georgia Annotated

Causing substantial physical or visible bodily harm to or seriously Causing substantial physical or visible bodily harm to or seriously disfiguring another persondisfiguring another person

Possession or sale of drugs or alcohol on school property or at a school Possession or sale of drugs or alcohol on school property or at a school sponsored eventsponsored event

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If notice is received of one of these infractions and you have If notice is received of one of these infractions and you have not yet applied for a Georgia driver’s license or permit, you not yet applied for a Georgia driver’s license or permit, you

will be prohibited from obtaining a driver’s license or permit will be prohibited from obtaining a driver’s license or permit until the period of suspension has ended. until the period of suspension has ended.

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Georgia’s Implied Consent LawGeorgia’s Implied Consent Law

Georgia’s Implied Consent law requires you to submit to state-Georgia’s Implied Consent law requires you to submit to state-administered chemical tests of your blood, breath, urine, or administered chemical tests of your blood, breath, urine, or

other bodily substances for the purpose of determining if you other bodily substances for the purpose of determining if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Your refusal to submit to the required testing may be offered as Your refusal to submit to the required testing may be offered as evidence against you in a court of law. evidence against you in a court of law.

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Chapter 2Traffic Laws

and Safe Driving

Traffic laws cannot regulate every type of driving situation Traffic laws cannot regulate every type of driving situation that may occur. Safety tips might help you avoid a crash, that may occur. Safety tips might help you avoid a crash,

serious injury, or even death. serious injury, or even death.

It is up to you to evaluate the situation and make a It is up to you to evaluate the situation and make a determination as to the best course of action.determination as to the best course of action.



Safety BeltsSafety BeltsEach occupant of the front seat of a Each occupant of the front seat of a

passenger vehicle must be restrained passenger vehicle must be restrained by a seat safety belt approved under by a seat safety belt approved under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208. 208.

In Georgia, the term “passenger vehicle” means every In Georgia, the term “passenger vehicle” means every motor vehicle, including, but not limited to, pickup trucks, motor vehicle, including, but not limited to, pickup trucks,

vans, and sport utility vehicles designed to carry 10 vans, and sport utility vehicles designed to carry 10 passengers or fewer and used for the passengers or fewer and used for the

transportation of persons.transportation of persons.

Safety belts have proven to be the most effective occupant protection in all types of vehicle crashes. Safety belts have proven to be the most effective occupant protection in all types of vehicle crashes. Moreover, when used correctly, safety belts are effective at helping reduce the risk of death or serious Moreover, when used correctly, safety belts are effective at helping reduce the risk of death or serious injury:injury:


HHelpselps you keep control of the vehicle.

HHelpselps keep your head from striking the dash or windshield.

HHelpselps keep people in the vehicle from hitting each other.

HHelpselps spread the crash force across the stronger parts of the body.

HHelpselps keep you from being ejected from the vehicle.

Safety Restraints for ChildrenSafety Restraints for Children

Every driver transporting a child who is 8 years of age or younger, with the Every driver transporting a child who is 8 years of age or younger, with the exception of a taxicab or public transit vehicle, must properly restrain exception of a taxicab or public transit vehicle, must properly restrain the child in a child passenger restraining system appropriate for the the child in a child passenger restraining system appropriate for the child’s height and weight. child’s height and weight.

Effective July 1, 2011, children under 8 years of age must be properly Effective July 1, 2011, children under 8 years of age must be properly secured in an approved car seat or booster seat while riding in secured in an approved car seat or booster seat while riding in passenger automobiles, vans, and pickup trucks. The car seat or booster passenger automobiles, vans, and pickup trucks. The car seat or booster seat must be in the rear seat and be appropriate for the child’s weight seat must be in the rear seat and be appropriate for the child’s weight and height. and height.


SteeringSteering

• Good posture while driving is important because it allows a Good posture while driving is important because it allows a better view of hazards and more control of the vehicle. better view of hazards and more control of the vehicle.

• When gripping the steering wheel, place your left hand at When gripping the steering wheel, place your left hand at the 9 o’clock position and your right hand at the 3 o’clock the 9 o’clock position and your right hand at the 3 o’clock position on the wheel. position on the wheel.

• Always keep both hands on the wheel unless you are safely Always keep both hands on the wheel unless you are safely performing another driving-related task, such as activating performing another driving-related task, such as activating your turn signal.your turn signal.


Driving after sunsetDriving after sunset

• Be sure to look at the outer fringes of headlight beams to get the best picture of possible dangers ahead and to the sides of the vehicle.

• Avoid using a light inside the car, as this, too, will greatly reduce your night vision.

• And, always remember that you can reduce the potential of accidents by slowing down and increasing following distance.


Distracted drivingDistracted driving

According to a 2009 report by the National Highway Traffic According to a 2009 report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 5,474 people were killed on Safety Administration (NHTSA), 5,474 people were killed on U.S. roadways and an estimated 448,000 people were injured U.S. roadways and an estimated 448,000 people were injured in motor vehicle crashes because of distracted driving.in motor vehicle crashes because of distracted driving.

Common distractions include talking on a cell phone, texting, or Common distractions include talking on a cell phone, texting, or adjusting the stereo system. adjusting the stereo system.


Speed Speed

Speeding is one of the most prevalent factors contributing to traffic Speeding is one of the most prevalent factors contributing to traffic crashes. crashes.

Speeding reduces a driver’s ability to steer safely around curves or Speeding reduces a driver’s ability to steer safely around curves or objects in the roadway, extends the distance necessary to stop a objects in the roadway, extends the distance necessary to stop a vehicle, and increases the distance a vehicle travels while a driver vehicle, and increases the distance a vehicle travels while a driver reacts to a dangerous situation. reacts to a dangerous situation.

Be mindful that hazards such as bad weather or dangerous road Be mindful that hazards such as bad weather or dangerous road conditions may require a reduction in speed. conditions may require a reduction in speed.


Space ManagementSpace Management

Rear-end collisions are often caused by following another Rear-end collisions are often caused by following another vehicle too closely. When following another vehicle, there vehicle too closely. When following another vehicle, there must be enough distance for you to safely stop if the vehicle must be enough distance for you to safely stop if the vehicle in front of you suddenly slows down or stops. in front of you suddenly slows down or stops.


Space ManagementSpace Management

Remember that while driving at night, during inclement Remember that while driving at night, during inclement weather, or when hazardous road conditions are present, weather, or when hazardous road conditions are present, the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you should be even greater. you should be even greater.

When stopping behind another vehicle, stop in a position that When stopping behind another vehicle, stop in a position that allows you to see the back tires of the car in front you. allows you to see the back tires of the car in front you.


Chapter 3Alcohol and

Drug Awareness

AlcoholAlcohol

Among youth, the use of alcohol and other drugs has been Among youth, the use of alcohol and other drugs has been linked to unintentional injuries, physical fights, academic linked to unintentional injuries, physical fights, academic and occupational problems, and illegal behavior. Long-term and occupational problems, and illegal behavior. Long-term alcohol misuse is associated with liver disease, cancer, alcohol misuse is associated with liver disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurological damage, as well as cardiovascular disease, and neurological damage, as well as psychiatric problems such as depression, anxiety, and psychiatric problems such as depression, anxiety, and antisocial personality disorder.antisocial personality disorder.

Excessive alcohol consumption is associated with Excessive alcohol consumption is associated with approximately 75,000 deaths per year and is a contributing approximately 75,000 deaths per year and is a contributing

factor in approximately 41% of all deaths from factor in approximately 41% of all deaths from motor vehicle crashes.motor vehicle crashes.


AlcoholAlcohol

As of 1988, all states, including Georgia, prohibit the purchase As of 1988, all states, including Georgia, prohibit the purchase of alcohol by youth under 21 years of age. Consequently, of alcohol by youth under 21 years of age. Consequently, underage drinking is defined as consuming alcohol prior to underage drinking is defined as consuming alcohol prior to the minimum legal drinking age of 21 years. the minimum legal drinking age of 21 years.

Zero tolerance laws in all states make it illegal for youth under Zero tolerance laws in all states make it illegal for youth under 21 years of age to drive with a BAC of .02 or greater. 21 years of age to drive with a BAC of .02 or greater.


Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Typical Physiological Effects Predictable Effects on

Driving Ability

.02%

Some loss of judgment Relaxation Slight body warmth Altered mood

Decline in visual function Decline in ability to perform two tasks

simultaneously

.05%

Exaggerated behavior Loss of small-muscle control Impaired judgment Usually good feeling Lowered alertness Release of inhibition

Reduced coordination Reduced ability to track moving objects Difficulty steering Reduced response to emergency driving situations

.08%

Muscle coordination becomes poor (e.g., balance, speech, vision, reaction time, and hearing)

Harder to detect danger Judgment, self-control, reasoning, and

memory are impaired

Reduced ability to concentrate Short-term memory loss Reduced ability to process information (e.g., signal

detection, visual search) Impaired perception

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the American Medical Association, the National Commission Against Drunk Driving, and webMD.


Typical physiological effects at various BAC levels and their predictable Typical physiological effects at various BAC levels and their predictable effects on driving ability:effects on driving ability:

MarijuanaMarijuana

According to the CDC, although marijuana use According to the CDC, although marijuana use among high school students decreased from 27%among high school students decreased from 27%in 1999 to 21% in 2009, marijuana continues to in 1999 to 21% in 2009, marijuana continues to be the most commonly used illicit drug of this be the most commonly used illicit drug of this age group.age group.

Its physiological effects are similar to those associated with Its physiological effects are similar to those associated with alcohol.alcohol.

Marijuana smoke deposits four times more tar in the lungs and Marijuana smoke deposits four times more tar in the lungs and contains up to 70% more cancer-causing substances than contains up to 70% more cancer-causing substances than does tobacco smoke. does tobacco smoke.


CocaineCocaine

Among high school students, cocaine use Among high school students, cocaine use increased from 2% in 1991 to 4% in 2001 and increased from 2% in 1991 to 4% in 2001 and then decreased from 2001 (4%) to 2009 (3%).then decreased from 2001 (4%) to 2009 (3%).

Cocaine is a highly addictive substance that causes hallucinations, paranoia, aggression, insomnia, depression, and in some instances seizures, heart attack, respiratory failure, and even death.


Ecstasy Ecstasy

Ecstasy can interfere with the body's ability to regulate its Ecstasy can interfere with the body's ability to regulate its temperature, which can cause dangerous overheating temperature, which can cause dangerous overheating (hyperthermia). (hyperthermia).

This, in turn, can lead to serious heart, kidney, or liver This, in turn, can lead to serious heart, kidney, or liver problems, and even death.problems, and even death.


HallucinogensHallucinogens

Hallucinogens change the way the brain Hallucinogens change the way the brain interprets time, reality, and its interprets time, reality, and its environment. environment.

This may result in the user hearing voices, seeing images, and This may result in the user hearing voices, seeing images, and feeling things that do not exist. The use of hallucinogens feeling things that do not exist. The use of hallucinogens leads to increased heart rate and blood pressure and can leads to increased heart rate and blood pressure and can also cause heart and lung failure. also cause heart and lung failure.


HeroinHeroin

Heroin enters the brain very quickly, Heroin enters the brain very quickly, making it highly addictive. It slows the making it highly addictive. It slows the thought process, reaction time, and thought process, reaction time, and

memory, thereby affecting the way the memory, thereby affecting the way the user acts and makes decisions. user acts and makes decisions.

Chronic users may develop collapsed veins, infection of the Chronic users may develop collapsed veins, infection of the heart lining and valves, abscesses, and liver or kidney heart lining and valves, abscesses, and liver or kidney disease. Pulmonary complications, including various types disease. Pulmonary complications, including various types of pneumonia, may result from the poor health of the user of pneumonia, may result from the poor health of the user as well as from heroin’s depressing effects on respiration. as well as from heroin’s depressing effects on respiration.


Inhalants Inhalants

Inhalants are substances or fumes from products such as glue or paint Inhalants are substances or fumes from products such as glue or paint thinner that are sniffed, or “huffed”, to cause an immediate high.thinner that are sniffed, or “huffed”, to cause an immediate high.

Inhalants starve the body of oxygen and force the heart to beat irregularly Inhalants starve the body of oxygen and force the heart to beat irregularly and more rapidly. Users of inhalants can experience nausea and and more rapidly. Users of inhalants can experience nausea and nosebleeds; develop liver, lung, and kidney problems; and lose their nosebleeds; develop liver, lung, and kidney problems; and lose their sense of hearing or smell. Chronic users can experience muscle wasting sense of hearing or smell. Chronic users can experience muscle wasting and reduced muscle tone and strength.and reduced muscle tone and strength.

Because it affects the brain with much greater speed and force than many Because it affects the brain with much greater speed and force than many other substances, inhalants can cause irreversible physical and mental other substances, inhalants can cause irreversible physical and mental

damage before the user knows what has happened.damage before the user knows what has happened.


AmphetaminesAmphetamines

Amphetamines increase the body’s Amphetamines increase the body’s regulatory functions, including heart rate, regulatory functions, including heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure. breathing, and blood pressure.

Users experience dry mouth, increased sweating, dilated Users experience dry mouth, increased sweating, dilated pupils, headaches, disorientation, severe depression, pupils, headaches, disorientation, severe depression, paranoia, fatigue, and, in some cases, hallucinations. paranoia, fatigue, and, in some cases, hallucinations.


Prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugsPrescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs

While illicit drug use has declined among high school students, rates of While illicit drug use has declined among high school students, rates of nonmedical use of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs remain nonmedical use of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs remain high.high.

Prescription medications most commonly abused by youth include pain Prescription medications most commonly abused by youth include pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, and depressants, such as Oxycontin, relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, and depressants, such as Oxycontin, Percocet, Vicodin, Adderall, Ritalin, or Xanax without a doctor's Percocet, Vicodin, Adderall, Ritalin, or Xanax without a doctor's Prescription. Prescription.

Misuse of prescription and OTC medications can cause serious health Misuse of prescription and OTC medications can cause serious health effects, addiction, and death.effects, addiction, and death.


Designer and Synthetic DrugsDesigner and Synthetic Drugs

Within the past couple of years, the State of Georgia has Within the past couple of years, the State of Georgia has enacted strict new laws targeting the sale and possession of enacted strict new laws targeting the sale and possession of designer and synthetic drugs which have the same designer and synthetic drugs which have the same physiological effects on the body as other controlled physiological effects on the body as other controlled substances. substances.

House Bill 1309 enacted in 2010, House Bill 1309 enacted in 2010, outlawed the sale and possession of K2, outlawed the sale and possession of K2,

also known as “synthetic marijuana.”also known as “synthetic marijuana.”

House Bill 199 enacted in 2011, House Bill 199 enacted in 2011, banned the sale and possession chemicals banned the sale and possession chemicals

marketed as “bath salts”. marketed as “bath salts”.



First Suspension Your driver’s license or driving privileges will be suspended for a minimum period of 6 months. You will not be eligible for any type of limited driving permit.

Second Suspension Your driver’s license or driving privileges will be suspended for a minimum period of 1 year. You will not be eligible for any type of limited driving permit.

In Georgia, the driver's license of any person convicted of violating In Georgia, the driver's license of any person convicted of violating the Georgia Controlled Substances Act shall be suspended by the Georgia Controlled Substances Act shall be suspended by operation of law. operation of law.

Chapter 4 Summary

and Discussion

Chapter 1: TADRAChapter 1: TADRA

1.1. TADRA is an acronym for Georgia’s Teenage and Adult Driver TADRA is an acronym for Georgia’s Teenage and Adult Driver Responsibility Act. Responsibility Act.

2.2. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens, accounting for more than one in three deaths in this age group. In 2009, accounting for more than one in three deaths in this age group. In 2009, eight teens ages 16 to 19 died every day from motor vehicle injuries. eight teens ages 16 to 19 died every day from motor vehicle injuries.



3. Effective January 1, 2007, pursuant to Senate Bill 226 (“Joshua’s Law”), in order to obtain a Provisional License (Class D) at 16 years of age, proof is required of having completed an approved driver training course consisting of at least 30 hours of theoretical instruction (classroom or virtual) and 6 hours of practical behind-the-wheel instruction (instructor or parent taught).

4. During the first 6 months following issuance of a Provisional License (Class D), only immediate family members may ride in the vehicle.

5. Effective January 1, 2012, the term “immediate family member” shall include, “the license holder's parents and step-parents, grandparents, siblings and step-siblings, children, and any other person who resides at the license holder's residence.”



6. In Georgia, persons under 21 years of age are presumed to be DUI, in violation of O.C.G.A. 40-6-391(k)(1), if they are operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .02 or greater.

7. Refusal to submit to state-administered chemical tests of your blood, breath, urine, or other bodily substances for the purpose of determining if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs will result in the suspension of your Georgia driver’s license or privilege to drive on the highways of this state for a minimum period of 1 year for each refusal.


Chapter 2: Traffic Laws and Safe DrivingChapter 2: Traffic Laws and Safe Driving

1. Safety belts have proven to be the most effective occupant protection in all types of vehicle crashes.

2. O.C.G.A. §40-8-76.1 requires that each occupant of the front seat of a passenger vehicle, while such passenger vehicle is being operated on a public road, street, or highway of this state, be restrained by a seat safety belt.

3. In Georgia, the term “passenger vehicle” means every motor vehicle, including, but not limited to, pickup trucks, vans, and sport utility vehicles designed to carry 10 passengers or fewer and used for the transportation of persons.


Chapter 2: Traffic Laws and Safe DrivingChapter 2: Traffic Laws and Safe Driving

4. The fatal crash rate of teenage drivers 16 years of age is nearly twice as high at night.

5. Two or more peer passengers more than triple the risk of a fatal crash with a teen behind the wheel.

6. Maintaining at least a 3-second space margin from the vehicle in front of you not only provides you with visibility, time, and space to help avoid rear-end crashes, but also allows you to steer or brake out of danger at moderate speeds.


Chapter 3: Alcohol and Drug AwarenessChapter 3: Alcohol and Drug Awareness

1.1. House Bill 1309, which was enacted in 2010, outlawed the sale and House Bill 1309, which was enacted in 2010, outlawed the sale and possession of K2, a substance more commonly referred to as “synthetic possession of K2, a substance more commonly referred to as “synthetic marijuana” and marketed as incense. House Bill 199, which was enacted marijuana” and marketed as incense. House Bill 199, which was enacted in 2011, banned the sale and possession of several dangerous chemicals in 2011, banned the sale and possession of several dangerous chemicals marketed as “bath salts”.marketed as “bath salts”.

2.2. In Georgia, pursuant to O.C.G.A. §40-5-75, the driver's license of any In Georgia, pursuant to O.C.G.A. §40-5-75, the driver's license of any person convicted of violating the Georgia Controlled Substances Act person convicted of violating the Georgia Controlled Substances Act shall be suspended by operation of law.shall be suspended by operation of law.


Additional ResourcesAdditional Resources

Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS)http://www.gahighwaysafety.org/

Georgia Department of Education

http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/

Department of Driver Services (DDS)http://www.dds.ga.gov

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)http://www.nhtsa.gov/

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

http://www.cdc.gov/

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)http://www.iihs.org/

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

http://www.nida.nih.gov/nidahome.html

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)http://www.samhsa.gov/

Dear Students,Dear Students,

Driving a car is a privilege, one that can be taken away at any time for failure to meet very important Driving a car is a privilege, one that can be taken away at any time for failure to meet very important driver responsibilities. The Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program will help prepare you to assume the driver responsibilities. The Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program will help prepare you to assume the responsibilities of driving and alert you to the dangers and penalties of not obeying the laws and safety responsibilities of driving and alert you to the dangers and penalties of not obeying the laws and safety rules.rules.

Special emphasis will be on traffic crashes and impaired driving. Traffic crashes are the leading single cause Special emphasis will be on traffic crashes and impaired driving. Traffic crashes are the leading single cause of death in the 15 to 24 year-old age group, and impaired driving is a contributing factor in almost 500 of death in the 15 to 24 year-old age group, and impaired driving is a contributing factor in almost 500 traffic deaths each year in Georgia.traffic deaths each year in Georgia.

Please join the efforts to make motor vehicle travel in Georgia safer by not driving while impaired, always Please join the efforts to make motor vehicle travel in Georgia safer by not driving while impaired, always wearing your seat belt, and obeying the posted speed limit. We sincerely hope that you enjoy a safe wearing your seat belt, and obeying the posted speed limit. We sincerely hope that you enjoy a safe driving future.driving future.

Gregory C. Dozier,CommissionerGeorgia Department of Driver Services

John D. Barge, Ed.DState School SuperintendentGeorgia Department of Education

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