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.
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