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
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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
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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
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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%
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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)
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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
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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)
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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
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Alcohol content in BeveragesAlcohol content in Beverages
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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
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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
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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
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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