Chapter 7 Drinking Drugs Driving The Effects of
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Chapter 7 Drinking Drugs & Driving
The Effects of Alcohol p. 61 CCS-2. 3 -B • Alcohol is not digested • Passes through a person’s stomach and small intestine directly into the blood stream, then carried to all parts of the body • Driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages means that a driver’s senses and judgment are impaired by alcohol • Two to four drinks alcohol impairs reaction time, coordination, balance, vision, and the ability to judge distance • The only thing that can sober a person is time
How Much is too Much? P. 61 CCS-2. 1 -E, 2. 3 -B, 2. 5 -C • • • 1. 2. 3. 4. • Only scientific way to check is BAC. Determined by breath test BAC is determined by four factors Quantity of alcohol consumed Body weight How quickly drinks were consumed Food eaten Best way to reduce the risk of a crash caused by drinking is to not drive at all after drinking
How Much is too Much? P. 61 -62 • • 21 or older - illegal at. 08% BAC or higher Under 21 – illegal at. 01% BAC or higher Chances of causing an accident: . 05% = 2 times greater. 10% = 6 times greater. 15% = 25 times greater Its not what you drink…but how many drinks you have 1 ½ ounces of 86 proof liquor = 12 ounces of beer = 5 ounces of wine • Most people arrested for drinking and driving have been drinking beer
Telltale Signs of Drinking p. 62 -63 CCS-2. 1 -E, 2. 2 -B • • • Speeding Weaving Slow driving Jerking motion Quick stops
Good Host and the Drinking Driver p. 63 CCS-2. 2 -B, C • Hosts may become involved in a lawsuit if a guest is involved in a drinking and driving accident after leaving a party
Drugs and Driving p. 63 CCS-2. 3 -A, B • It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle in NJ under the influence of any illegal drugs • Never mix drugs and alcohol, the effects are unpredictable
Aggression and Driving p. 63 CCS-2. 1 -E, 2. 2 -A, C, 2. 5 -D • NJ is waging a campaign of safety against “road rage” • Road rage occurs when motorists lose their tempers, or become frustrated, because of traffic disturbances. • Run stop signs • Speed • Tailgate • Weave • Pass illegally • Unsafe lane changes • Hand face gestures • Scream • May cause accidents • #77 by cell or (888)SAF-ROAD
