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Drinking and Driving

Drinking and Driving. Driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages means… A driver’s senses and judgment are impaired by alcohol. ALCOHOL. Myths about Alcohol The Effects of Alcohol - Mental - Physical Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) - Factors that Affect BAC

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Drinking and Driving

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  1. DrinkingandDriving Driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages means… A driver’s senses and judgment are impaired by alcohol.

  2. ALCOHOL • Myths about Alcohol • The Effects of Alcohol - Mental - Physical • Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) - Factors that Affect BAC • Laws and Penalties for DUI - Implied Consent • Field Sobriety Test, Breathalyzer

  3. MYTHS about ALCOHOL MYTH: Everyone drinks… TRUTH: 31% of teens said that they drank alcohol within the last month, which means 69% have NOT. If you don’t drink… YOU are the majority.

  4. MYTHS about ALCOHOL MYTH: Alcohol gives you energy… TRUTH: Alcohol is a depressant; it slows down your motor skills and makes you sleepy. It is NOT a stimulant.

  5. MYTHS about ALCOHOL MYTH: Drinking coffee, taking a cold shower, or exercising can sober someone up who has been drinking… TRUTH: The only thing that can sober someone up who has been drinking is TIME.

  6. MYTHS about ALCOHOL MYTH: Beer is not as intoxicating as hard liquor… TRUTH: A serving of beer has the same amount of alcohol as a serving of hard liquor. 12 oz. of beer = 5 oz. of wine = 1.5 oz. of hard liquor

  7. MYTHS about ALCOHOL MYTH: I can control myself when I drink… TRUTH: Drinking impairs your judgment and can make you do things you will later regret, such as… Having unprotected sex or getting into a fight

  8. MYTHS about ALCOHOL MYTH: Drinking alcohol is not dangerous… TRUTH: 33% of 18 to 24 year olds who are admitted to emergency rooms with serious injuries are intoxicated. Alcohol is associated with homicides, suicides, and drownings.

  9. PHYSICAL EFFECTS of ALCOHOL • Loss of muscle control and coordination; motor skills become sloppy. • Decreased ability judge distance and speed • Loss of balance • Decrease in reaction time • Blurry/double vision • Slower reaction of the pupils to adjust to headlights while driving at night

  10. MENTAL EFFECTS of ALCOHOL • Decrease in judgment and reasoning • Inhibitions are lessened (you do things you would not normally do while sober) • Inability to think clearly (lack of concentration) • Impaired memory and blackouts

  11. The 4 Factors that Determine BAC • Quantity of alcohol consumed 2. Body Weight 3. How quickly drinks were consumed 4. Amount of food eaten

  12. Drink Volume % of Alcohol Amount of Alcohol 12 ounces of beer 5% .60 ounces 5 ounces of wine 12% .60 ounces 1½ ounces of whiskey 40% .60 ounces

  13. Number of Drinks (in one hour) Approximate Time to Eliminate Alcohol BAC Range .02 - .03% 1 ½ hours .04 - .06% 3 hours .05 - .09% 4 - 5 hours .08 - .12% 5 - 7 hours

  14. Number of Drinks (in 1 hour) BAC Effects 1 serving Inhibitions are lessened. Judgment and reasoning begin to be affected. .02 - .03% 3 servings Unable to think clearly. Judgment and reasoning are not reliable. Muscular coordination is impaired. .05 - .09% 4 servings After 4 drinks, hearing, speech, vision, and balance are affected as well. .10 - .12%

  15. Under the Influence??? If you are 21 years old or older you are “Under the Influence” if your BAC is at least 0.08% If you are under 21 years old you are “Under the Influence” if your BAC is at least 0.01% ZERO TOLERANCE

  16. Implied Consent Law New Jersey motorists agree to submit to a breath test following an arrest for a drinking-and-driving offense. Refusal will result in a penalty of driving with a BAC of 0.10%

  17. Penalties for Underage DUI • 15 to 30 Days Community Service • 30 to 90 Days License Suspension • Participation in an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC)

  18. Prescriptions Drugs Prescription drugs can be considered “illegal” if not taken as it is prescribed, or if you are taking a prescription drug that is prescribed to someone else. Some prescriptions may cause dizziness and/or drowsiness, so you should NOT get behind the wheel!

  19. Other Drugs • Depressants: decrease reaction time, lack of coordination • Stimulants: can cause a false sense of awareness; when the drug wears off, users become very tired, very quickly • Hallucinogens: can cause aggression, drowsiness, loss of balance, and loss of coordination ** You can still be under the influence even after you think the effects have worn off. **

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