Do Now Questions 1. To avoid hydroplaning and loosing control of the vehicle on a wet road surface, you should: 2. What do you do if you have a flat tire or blowout? 3. In city driving, a motorist should: 4. What should you do to avoid a spin while in a skid? 5. What following distance should you maintain on snow covered roads?

Do Now Answers 1. Slow down and drive on the highest point of the road 2. Slow down gradually and remove the foot from the gas pedal 3. Drive slowly, yield to pedestrians and look at least 12 seconds ahead 4. Turn in the same direction the rear of the vehicle is skidding 5. Six seconds or more

CH 6: Drinking, Drugs, and Health

Alcohol & DUI Alcohol is a drug; it is a substance that alters body function and state of mind. Alcohol is a drug; it is a substance that alters body function and state of mind. Driving under the influence means that a driver’s senses and judgment are impaired by alcohol or other drugs. Driving under the influence means that a driver’s senses and judgment are impaired by alcohol or other drugs.

Alcohol After two, three, or four drinks alcohol impairs: After two, three, or four drinks alcohol impairs: Reaction time Reaction time Coordination Coordination Balance Balance Vision Vision Ability to judge distance Ability to judge distance * The only thing that can make you sober is time.

BAC BAC = Blood Alcohol Concentration BAC = Blood Alcohol Concentration BAC is determined by 4 factors: BAC is determined by 4 factors: Quantity of alcohol consumed Quantity of alcohol consumed Body weight* Body weight* How quickly alcohol is consumed How quickly alcohol is consumed Food eaten Food eaten A simple breath test will show a motorist’s BAC A simple breath test will show a motorist’s BAC

Legal Limits If you are 21 or older: If you are 21 or older: The legal limit is between.01 BAC and.08 BAC, anything higher is illegal The legal limit is between.01 BAC and.08 BAC, anything higher is illegal UNDER 21: - it is illegal for you to have.01 or higher

Risk.05 BAC = risk of an accident doubles.05 BAC = risk of an accident doubles.10 BAC = risk of an accident increases 6 times.10 BAC = risk of an accident increases 6 times.15 BAC = risk of an accident increases 25 times..15 BAC = risk of an accident increases 25 times.

Alcohol Comparison * Alcohol is alcohol, it doesn’t matter what alcoholic beverage is consumed, they are all going to alter your bodies function in the same way * Alcohol is alcohol, it doesn’t matter what alcoholic beverage is consumed, they are all going to alter your bodies function in the same way Most people who are arrested for Most people who are arrested for drinking and driving have been drinking beer Why do you think?

Drinking and Driving Because alcohol impairs your senses, law enforcement officers are told to look for a few telltale signs of a drunk driver: Because alcohol impairs your senses, law enforcement officers are told to look for a few telltale signs of a drunk driver: Speeding Speeding Weaving (Keeping a vehicle straight becomes a challenge) Weaving (Keeping a vehicle straight becomes a challenge) Slow driving (Overly Cautious) Slow driving (Overly Cautious) Quick Stops Quick Stops ‪ ‪Jacquelin Saburido Story ‪ ‪Jacquelin Saburido StoryJacquelin Saburido StoryJacquelin Saburido Story

Host Liquor Liability Law Hosts may become involved in a lawsuit if a guest is involved in a drinking and driving accident after leaving your party. Hosts may become involved in a lawsuit if a guest is involved in a drinking and driving accident after leaving your party. Does this apply to restaurants and bars? What does this mean for teens?

How to avoid being blamed Stop serving alcohol before party ends/cut off a guest’s intake of alcohol Stop serving alcohol before party ends/cut off a guest’s intake of alcohol Refuse to let a guest leave on their own, call them a cab Refuse to let a guest leave on their own, call them a cab Suggest a nap, or ask them to stay the night Suggest a nap, or ask them to stay the night Whatever you do don’t let them drive Whatever you do don’t let them drive

Other Drugs Remember…driving under the influence doesn’t just apply to alcohol. Remember…driving under the influence doesn’t just apply to alcohol. It is illegal to drive under the influence of any illegal drugs It is illegal to drive under the influence of any illegal drugs Prescription Drugs that can affect driving: Prescription Drugs that can affect driving: Cold pills Cold pills Tranquilizers Tranquilizers NEVER mix any kind of drug with alcohol NEVER mix any kind of drug with alcohol

Marijuana Next to alcohol, marijuana is the drug most often found with drivers involved in an accident. Next to alcohol, marijuana is the drug most often found with drivers involved in an accident. Penalties: DUI charges plus possession charges Penalties: DUI charges plus possession charges

Marijuana and Driving Marijuana can cause: Marijuana can cause: Loss of tracking ability Loss of tracking ability Judging distances Judging distances Divided Attention Divided Attention