2. Drinking & Driving  Alcohol is absorbed not digested  Alcohol passes through stomach into blood stream  After 2-4 drinks alcohol begins to impair reaction time, coordination & balance. time, coordination & balance.  The only thing that will make a person sober is TIME! TIME!  It takes the liver 2 hours to rid the body of 1 drink

4. BAC-Blood Alcohol Concentration .08%=legally drunk of over 21 years old .01%=legally drunk if under 21 years old  At.05% you double chances of a crash  At.10% this is 6 times greater to have a crash **Alcohol affects decision making and slows reaction time

5. Which has more alcohol? All Are Equal Doesn’t matter what you drink what matters is how much!

6.  Law enforcement is trained to notice drivers who are Drinking & Driving  Speeding  Weaving  Slow Driving  Jerking Motions  Quick Stops

7. Having A Party!!  Host of a party may be involved in a lawsuit if a guest is involved in a drunk driving accident after leaving the party.  Host=Owner, Adult, Lessee, Parent  It is illegal to operate a vehicle while under the influence of any illegal drugs.  Over the counter drugs & prescription drugs can also affect basic driving skills

10. Factors that Affect BAC 1. Q uantity ( amount of drinks consumed) 2. B ody Weight 3. T ime ( how quickly drinks are consumed) 4. F ood eaten ( prior to drinking and during) What alcoholic beverage are most drunk drivers arrested for? Beer

11. Ways to Deal With Social Drinking Situations  Designate a driver  Use public transportation  Take a cab Learn how to be a RESPONSIBLE ADULT – plan your evening, know the limits…DON’T DRINK and DRIVE!

12. Drunk Driver Kills 4 Friends