Understanding the Effects of Alcohol on Driving
Learn about the effects of alcohol on driving ability, the risks of driving under the influence, legal limits, and the impact of different blood alcohol levels on accident risk. Stay informed to make safe choices on the road.
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Chapter 6 DRINKING, DRUGS, & HEALTH DRINKING, DRUGS, & HEALTH
Effects of Alcohol Effects of Alcohol Effects Overall Driving ability Effects Overall Driving ability Makes motorist feel overconfident and unable to Makes motorist feel overconfident and unable to think clearly think clearly More likely to make mistakes More likely to make mistakes Drinking a small amount of alcohol increases Drinking a small amount of alcohol increases motorist chances of having an accident motorist chances of having an accident NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE! NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE!
Effects of Alcohol Effects of Alcohol Driving under the influence of intoxicating Driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages means that driver s senses and beverages means that driver s senses and judgment are impaired by alcohol judgment are impaired by alcohol After two, three, or four drinks, alcohol begins After two, three, or four drinks, alcohol begins to impair reaction time, coordination, and to impair reaction time, coordination, and balance. balance. The ONLY thing that can make The ONLY thing that can make a person sober is TIME!
How much is too much? How much is too much? BAC Simple breath test will show a motorist BAC. BAC is determined by four factors: Quantity of alcohol consumed Body Weight How quickly drinks were consumed Food eaten
Legal/Illegal Legal/Illegal In NJ, it is illegal for an individual who is In NJ, it is illegal for an individual who is 21 years of age or older to drive with a 21 years of age or older to drive with a BAC of .08% or higher. BAC of .08% or higher. For individuals younger than 21, it is illegal For individuals younger than 21, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of .01% or higher. to drive with a BAC of .01% or higher. Violators face severe penalties in addition Violators face severe penalties in addition to other penalties assessed for DUI/DWI to other penalties assessed for DUI/DWI
DATA DATA If a motorist has reached a BAC of slightly If a motorist has reached a BAC of slightly above .05% after drinking, the risk for above .05% after drinking, the risk for causing a motor vehicle accident doubles. causing a motor vehicle accident doubles. The risk is 6 times as great when driving The risk is 6 times as great when driving with a BAC of .10%. with a BAC of .10%. The risk is 25 times as great when driving The risk is 25 times as great when driving with a BAC of .15%. with a BAC of .15%.
Laws Laws Under state law, refusal to take a breath test is equal to driving with a BAC of .10% for a first offense. Motorist who refuse to take a breath test in NJ are also subject to a violation surcharge of $1,000 per year for 3 years.
Good Hosts & Drinking Driver Good Hosts & Drinking Driver Hosts may become involved in a lawsuit if a guest is involved in a drinking & driving collision after leaving the party.
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