R E 5 1 TH O R E L, G T N I P O V A H I H C LCO DR A ND A R D G U , S

R E 5 1 TH O R E L, G T N I P O V A H I H C LCO DR A ND A R D G U , S

15.1 EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL AND DRIVING SAFELY OBJECTIVES 1. Explain how alcohol affects mental and physical abilities needed for driving. 2. Define blood-alcohol concentration. 3. Explain factors that affect blood-alcohol concentration. 4. List five myths and truths about the use of alcohol.

IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT ALCOHOL Alcohol facts Amount of alcohol consumed Amount of time over which a amount of alcohol is consumed. How alcohol affects behavior Person’s body weight Controlling impairment Myths and truths about alcohol Mental abilities and alcohol I can sober up by drinking black coffee, taking a cold shower, or doing exercises. Judgment and reasoning One little drink won’t hurt me. I will not be affected because I am only drinking beer. I can drive better after a drinks. A younger person cannot

15.2 OTHER DRUGS AND DRIVING OBJECTIVES Explain the difference between the purchase of overthecounter medicine and the purchase of prescription. Explain how depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogenic drugs can affect a driver. Describe the effects of combining alcohol with other drugs.

BE AWARE OF THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF DRUGS THAT CAN IMPACT YOUR DRIVING Types of drugs Over-the-counter medicine Prescription medicines Depressants Stimulants Hallucinogens Combining drugs

15.3 TRAFFIC LAWS GOVERNING THE USE OF ALCOHOL OBJECTIVES 1.Explain what is meant by the impliedconsent law. 2.Describe zero-tolerance levels of intoxication, and tell how these levels can be measured. 3.Explain what a driver should do when stopped by a police officer.

THE LAW APPLIES TO ALL DRIVERS Implied-consent law Penalties for conviction Levels of intoxication Zero tolerance law Driving while intoxicated Test for intoxication (DWI) Field sobriety testing Driving under the influence Nystagmus (DUI) Chemical testing

15.4 COPING WITH PEER PRESSURE OBJECTIVES 1. Tell how peer pressure might affect one’s decision about drinking and driving. 2. List five steps involved in making a responsible decision. 3. Explain what is meant by peer education. 4. Explain why everyone should share the responsibility of preventing friends from drinking and driving.

PEER PRESSURE Understanding peer Peer education pressure Actions you can take Positive peer pressure Responsibility to others Negative peer pressure Making responsible decisions Deciding about drinking What you and others can do