The safest decision is NOT to drink and drive.

Driving Under the Influence of intoxicating beverages means that a driver’s senses and judgment are impaired by alcohol

# 1 D.U.I. = BEER

ALCOHOL-DRUG-DEPRESSANT-AFFECTS YOUR CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSYTEM

A.) Alcohol is absorbed; not digested

FACTORS:

A.) quantity of alcohol consumed

B.) Body weight

C.) How quickly drinks were consumed

D.) Food eaten

A.) Alcotester – used to measure B.A.C.

B.) .08% - legally drunk in NJ (21 or older)

C.) Zero tolerance under 21 – (.01%-.07%)

Is considered an automatic Blood Alcohol Content of .10% which will result in loss of license for 7 months to a year, and an insurance surcharge of $1,000 a year for 3 years.

D.) .05% - 2x greater chance of crash

.10% - 6x greater chance of crash

.15% - 25x greater chance of crash

E.) Under the influence – drivers senses and judgement are impaired.

TIME!!!!

12oz beer=5oz wine=1 ½ ounces of 86 proof liquor

After 2 to 4 drinks alcohol impairs reaction time, coordination and balance.

Balance Coordination Vision Speech Judgement Memory Personality

**Physical tests measure short term effects.

YOU ARE LIABLE!!!!

Can be involved in a lawsuit.

Must make an effort to stop intoxicated driver from driving.

A driver responsible for safe transportation of family and friends who have been drinking alcohol.

Cause drowsiness or dizziness

Include: Alcohol

Cold pills

Tranquilizers

Prescription medications

If one loses his or her license he or she may not drive until the suspension is over.