Chpt 6 and 7

 Drivers aged are more likely to be alcohol-impaired than any other age group  Young drinking drivers are involved in fatal crashes twice as often as drivers 21 and older  More than half of all fatalities during holidays are alcohol related  Most drunk drivers have been drinking beer

 Reaction Time  Coordination  Judgment  Reasoning  Vision Abilities Picture yourself driving… with a partner, come up with specific examples of when you would need the skills listed above?

 The only thing that can sober a person is TIME  The liver burns up to ¾ a drink a hour

 BAC  The percentage of alcohol in a person’s bloodstream  Factors affecting BAC The amount What type Body weight Gender Food intake slows absorption but will hit you later

How many drinks until you are over the legal limit?

YOU ARE CONSIDERED DUI with the following BAC:  Any person driving over 21 =.08 %  UNDER 21 =.01%

 The safest decision a person can make about drinking alcohol is to abstain from consuming it all together.  The safest decision is NOT to drink and drive! *Raise your hand if you can think of a safe alternative if someone HAS BEEN DRINKING*  BAC of.05% = Double the risk  A BAC of.10% = Six X the risk  A BAC of.15% = 25 X the risk

 Implied-Consent Law  This means anyone who receives a driver’s license automatically gives consent to be tested for BAC or drugs if asked to by an officer  If the driver refuses to cooperate, they can have their license suspended  An insurance surcharge of $1000 a year for 3 years  House parties:  A host of the party can become involved in a lawsuit if alcohol is served  Zero-Tolerance Law  No person under the age of 21 can be driving with any measurable amount of alcohol in their blood

 It is against the law to operate a motor vehicle in NJ when you are under the influence of any illegal drug. Who thinks they know the most common drug found in the bodies of motorists involved in collisions?  It is also against the law to drive under the influence of prescription / OTC drugs with a warning label “May cause drowsiness or dizziness”. These include certain cold pills, tranquilizers and pain medications. Drugs affect your ability to do the following: Tracking abilityDistance judgment Staying vigilantDivide your attention