Recommended Driver Education Alcohol and Drug Classroom Study Topics

The psychological and physiological effects of alcohol and drugs with regard to the driving task Reduced thought processes failure to dim lights or check blind spot Reduced responsiveness of hand, arm, & leg motor skills Reduced kinesthetic sensitivity Negative temperament more aggression with other drivers

More psychological and physiological effects... Impaired vision dilation of pupils, causing driver to squint from lights of oncoming traffic Increased fatigue due to disrupted sleeping patterns after consumption Additivity/potentiation issues mixing alcohol & drugs Short-term tolerance effects

The legal implications associated with driving while under the influence of alcohol & drugs OWI procedure and implied consent law OWI testing, arrest, conviction process Fines and other legal fees court costs, attorney's fees, etc Criminal prosecution Insurance fee and rating implications Vehicle impoundment fees

The moral/social effects of alcohol/drug use during driving Cause undue physical harm (to self & others) Cause undue emotional harm (to self & others) Raise insurance rates and medical expenses Experience poor public image

More moral & social issues... Jeopardize one’s job due to loss of license Jeopardize victim's livelihood due to medical-related restrictions Jeopardize financial security (for self & others)

Take a serious look at... What are students’ values towards the use of alcohol/drug use and driving? How were such values were formed (i.e., parents, siblings, friends, environment)? Evaluation of current values: Good? Unfavorable? In need of modification?

More issues... Foster a responsible attitude for alcohol and drug use during driving activities Identifying methods of dealing with driving-related situations involving alcohol & drugs –Personal consumption –Friends & peer pressure –Adult circumstances

Still more issues... Explore the relationship between the alcohol/drug withdrawal process and accident causation