alcohol & driving driver manual chapter 6. effects of alcohol overconfident unable to think...
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ALCOHOL & DRIVING
Driver Manual
Chapter 6
EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL Overconfident Unable to think clearly Make more mistakes Even below the legal level of intoxication alcohol will
affect driving Driving Under the Influence (DUI) - senses and
judgment are impaired by alcohol 2-4 drinks impairs reaction time coordination & balance
Combination of anger & alcohol is responsible for much of reckless aggressive driving that fatal highway accidents
How Much is Too Much
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Breath test is used to calculate BAC BAC is determined by 4 factors
1. Amount consumed
2. Body weight
3. How fast it was consumed
4. Food eaten
The best way to reduce the chances of being involved in a drinking and driving accident is not to drink and drive
Myths about sobering up Eating Coffee Cold Shower
The only thing that makes a person sober is time
BAC LEVEL
Blood alcohol concentration – the percent of alcohol in a person’s blood
- in NJ, it is illegal to drive when the BAC is:
>21 yrs. old - .08 +
<21 yrs. old - .01-.08 + BAC level of:
.05 – doubles risk of crashing
.10 – 6x greater risk of crashing
.15 – 25x greater risk of crashing
LAWS & TESTSp. 103
IMPLIED CONSENT LAW* - agreement to give police permission to test for drug or alcohol use if arrested for suspicion of drugged or drinking & driving When you sign for your license you are giving
consent to test for drugs or alcohol Tests for intoxication
1. Chemical analysis of blood or urine2. Breath test – penalty for refusal (p. 103)
Penalties Refusal=driving with a BAC of .10% for first
offense Loss of license for 7 months- 1year Motor vehicle surcharge of 1,000 a 1yr for
3yrs Failure to pay fee will result in an indefinite
suspension until fee is paid
One Drink Equals
Its not about what you drink its about how many drink
Most people arrested for drinking and driving had been drinking beer
1 12oz beer=1 ½oz whiskey=1 5oz wine
Drinking and Driving Signs
Speeding: DUI driver often think their high speed driving is safe
Weaving: may have a difficult time stay straight in their lane
Slow driving: overly cautious Jerking motion: may have short mental lapses
and not keep a steady speed Quick stops: sudden stops rather then easing up
Good Hosts
If serving alcohol also provide non-alcohol Serve nutritious foods or snacks Never insist on guest drinking alcohol or refills Stop serving well before party ends Do not allow guest to drink and drive Suggest sleeping over or a nap Notify police if refusal Host may be involved in a lawsuit if a guest is
involved in a DUI collision leaving party
Designated Drivers
Driver responsible for SAFELY driving friends or family members who have been drinking home.
Drugs and Driving
Do not drive if:Prescription drugs or over the counter meds listing drowsiness or dizziness as a side effectDo not operate large machinery Example drugs: cold pills, cough med, or tranquilizers Never mix alcohol with medicine
If asked by police you must show proof of prescription or it will be considered illegal
Marijuana and Driving
2nd most drug found with drivers involved in a collision
Affects Loss of tracking ability Distance judgment: following too close Vigilance: Not attentive to driving following too
close or drifting Divided attention
Effect of Alcohol & Drugs on Driving
Perception Judgment Coordination Vision Mood
Healthy Driving
Health: any problems let some one else drive Vision: Most of what a motorist does is based
on what he/she sees Get eyes checked every 2yrs or over 40
every year Hearing do not have radio blasting or wear
head phones You need to hear horns and sirens