chapter 6: drinking, driving, and health. effects of alcohol alcohol is a drug that affects overall...
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Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Drinking, Driving, and Drinking, Driving, and
HealthHealth
Effects of AlcoholEffects of Alcohol
Alcohol is a drug that affects overall driving ability
Alcohol lowers peoples inhibitions and could cause a driver to be overconfident and unable to think clearly
Drinking even a small amount of alcohol can increase a driverr chance of an accident
The best way to avoid an alcohol related crash is to NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE
Effects of AlcoholEffects of AlcoholDriving under the influence of alcohol
means that a driver’s senses and judgment is impaired by alcohol
After only 2, 3, or 4 drinks alcohol begins to impair reaction time, coordination and balance
Vision and the ability to judge distance is affected making it difficult to react and drive safely
BAC and DrivingBAC and Driving
If a motorist has a BAC of slightly above .05% the risk of causing a motor vehicle
accident DOUBLES
If a motorist reaches a BAC of .10% the risk of causing a motor vehicle accident is 6 times greater
The risk is 25 times greater at .15%
Factors that affect how Factors that affect how intoxicated a person becomes intoxicated a person becomes from drinking:from drinking:
Quantity of AlcoholBody WeightHow quickly drinks are consumedFood eaten
These factors affect an individuals BAC(Blood alcohol concentration)
What is the only thing that can What is the only thing that can make a person sober up?make a person sober up?TIME
Alcohol is removed slowly from the body90% of the alcohol is detoxified by the liver10% is eliminated through breath, urine
and sweat
BAC and drivingBAC and driving
It is illegal for an individual 21 and over to have a BAC of .08 or above
It is illegal for an individual UNDER 21 to have any trace of alcohol in their system(.01 or higher)
Refusal to take a Breath TestRefusal to take a Breath Test
Refusal to take a breath test is equal to driving with a BAC of .10% for a first offense
Penalty:◦7 months to one year of loss of license◦MVC surcharge of $1,000 per year for 3 years◦Failure to pay the surcharge will result in an
indefinite loss of license until it is paid
Alcohol content in BeveragesAlcohol content in Beverages
Drinking and DrivingDrinking and DrivingLaw enforcement is trained to notice any
telltale signs that a motorist has been drinking◦Speeding- an intoxicated driver often thinks high
speed is driving safe◦Weaving-Even though a driver may stay in the
correct lane, driving straight is a problem◦Slow driving-may be overly cautious and drive
slower◦Jerking motions-may have short mental lapses and
not keep steady◦Quick Stops- may make sudden stops at a traffic
sign or light
Good Hosts and the Drinking Good Hosts and the Drinking DriverDriver
If you serve alcohol at a party, always provide alcohol free drinks
Serve Nutritious foodNever insists a guest should drink alcohol or
insist on refillsStop serving alcohol well before the party endsIf they drink too much, don’t let them driveInvite guests to spend the night*Hosts may become involved in a lawsuit if a
guest is involved in a drinking and driving collision after leaving the party
Drugs and DrivingDrugs and Driving
It is ILLEGAL to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of any illegal drug
Drugs that say “May cause dizziness or drowsiness” should not be taken before driving
Drugs that may affect driving:◦Cold pills, tranquilizers and some prescription
medication
Marijuana and DrivingMarijuana and Driving
After drinking, marijuana is the drug most often found with drivers involved in a collision
Affects of marijuana while driving:◦Loss of tracking ability- the ability to maintain a
vehicle in a given line◦Distance judgment- tailgating◦Vigilance- Not remaining attentive to the task◦Divided Attention- not maintaining attention to
the task