Unit 6 - Alcohol and Rules of the Road

FREIGHTENING ALCOHOL FACTS An average drunk driver has driven drunk 80 times before first arrest. Every minute, one person is injured from an alcohol-related crash. One in three people will be involved in an alcohol-related crash in their lifetime.

FREIGHTENING ALCOHOL FACTS Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens and one out of three of those is alcohol related. Kids who start drinking young are seven times more likely to be in an alcohol-related crash. Each year, crashes and other injuries related to underage drinking kill about 5, 000 youth in the United States.

ALCOHOL – DRINKING - DRIVING  Alcohol is a drug.  The effects of alcohol vary from person to person but everyone who uses alcohol is affected by it.  The minimum drinking age is 21 years old.  TRUE OR FALSE: Drinking even a small amount of alcohol increase your chance of causing a crash.

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) BAC is the amount of alcohol in a person’s bloodstream. The higher the person’s blood alcohol concentration the more severe the physical and behavioral affects.

When blood concentration is – reflexes and alertness decline judgment and self control are impaired and reaction time slows Muscle coordination decreases

– vomiting usually occurs and emotions become exaggerated, unstable and violent 0.20 – confusion, dizziness and disorientation occurs, vision and speech are impaired, blackouts are typical 0.30 – ability to stand or walk is lost, loss of consciousness may occur

0.40 – loss of consciousness usually occurs and death may occur 0.50 and higher – Death usually occurs

Factors effecting blood alcohol concentration (BAC) Rate of consumption Gender Body size Amount of food in stomach

Alcohol content

Alcohol Content

Alcohol Effects on the body

This man has had several drinks at a party. Which activity would lower his BAC so that he could drive? WHY?

Alcohol Absorption Alcohol is absorbed into the brain and the rest of the body very quickly, BUT it leaves the body very slowly

The body rids itself of alcohol at a rate of: ¾ of a standard drink an hour See page 319 of text

What is the only factor that can reduce the body’s BAC and the degree of impairment? TIME

OTHER DRUGS Any drug that may also impair your ability to drive safely is dangerous and illegal. This includes but is not limited to: –Prescription: cold medicine, antihistamines, pain relievers, and mood changing drugs. –Nonprescription: Marijuana, hashish, LSD, heroin, amphetamines, and methamphetamines.

It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle on Illinois Highways with any trace of a controlled drug, substance, cannabis or intoxicating compounds in your blood.

Applies to teens and others under the age of 21. Is a policy where stiff consequences apply including: License suspension, large fines, community service or possibly prison time. These may happen starting the first offense!!

In a group of 2-3, create a poster that teaches the class about your topic using words and drawings relative to the topic. Please make sure that all the information on the poster comes from the attached pages from the RULES OF THE ROAD BOOK.

Safety Belt Law All drivers and passengers (FRONT AND BACK) age 8 or older must wear a safety belt. Children 8 and under must be properly secured in an approved child restraint system.

Construction Zone Laws Slow down Discontinue wireless and cellular devices uses Yield to authorized vehicles or workers

Emergency Vehicles If Emergency Vehicle is stopped: –Yield and change lanes away if possible –If not reduce speed If Emergency Vehicle is approaching –PULL to right and allow to pass, –may need to stop

School Zones Discontinue wireless/cell phone use Reduce speed to 20 mph Yield the right-of-way to any children or adults in crosswalk area Funeral Processions Yield right-of-way to procession even with change of light May NOT drive between vehicles or join May NOT attempt to pass (unless passing lane present)

What to do if involved or come upon a traffic crash Appearing in CourtUnattended Vehicles Stop in safe, well-lighted public space If under the age of 18, must have parent/legal guardian present Stop in an area away from traffic Help injured persons Leave information if cannot find owner Call 911Notify police Safely warn other drivers Complete required crash reports Switch personal information Leaving the Scene of a Crash 30 minutes to report crash If leave, someone is killed or injured = criminal charges, may revoke driver’s license Driving privileges will be suspended if there is more than $1,000 damage to a vehicle

IT’S THE LAW. Minimum you need to have. Covers others when you are at fault Liability Coverage for owners car, when owner at fault If owner cannot collect from other person at fault Collision Provides coverage for repair or replace of owners car for fire, theft, flood, wind, storms, etc. Comprehensive Drivers with poor driving records or had insurance coverage cancelled. Provides liability coverage for a much higher premium. Assigned-Risk Insurance

Factors That Determine Insurance Rates Driving record AgeMiles driven GenderMarital statusType of car Where drive lives or drives Driver’s claim record

FactorLower Cost $Higher Cost $$$$$$$$ Driving RecordGoodPoor AgeOver 25Under 25 Miles DrivenFewerMore GenderFemaleMale Marital StatusMarriedSingle Types of VehiclesSedansSports cars, SUV, Larger vans Where Driver Lives and Drives RuralUrban Driver’s Claim RecordNone to fewMany What factors determine insurance rates?

Can you See??????? VISION One of the requirements you must meet in order to receive your permit is a vision screening test. Vision requirements include a minimum of 20/40 vision and 140 degree peripheral vision (the ability to see to the side). This is with or without the use of corrective lenses.

**If you need to wear glasses or contacts in order to pass the eye exam, a restriction will be noted on your license that states that you must ALWAYS wear them when operating a vehicle.

DRIVER’S LICENSE REVOCATION, SUSPENSION, DENIAL, CANCELLATION: REVOCATION: The indefinite withdrawal of driving privileges by the Secretary of State’s office. With revocation, driving privileges may be reinstated after a period of one year unless otherwise noted. Anyone convicted of a moving violation that results in the death of another will immediately have their license revoked.

Other offenses which your driver’s license may be revoked include, but are not limited to: Aggravated DUI – Causing personal injury or death as a result of a DUI Drag Racing DUI - Driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs (including prescription drugs which may impair driving ability) and/or combinations thereof.

Aggravated Reckless Driving Auto Theft Leaving the scene of a crash that killed or injured someone.