Transcript Classroom Driver Education Alcohol and Drug Issues for Study

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Driver Education
Alcohol and Drug
Classroom Study Topics
The psychological and physiological
effects of alcohol and drugs with
regard to the driving task
• Reduced thought processes
failure to dim lights or check blind spot
• Reduced responsiveness of hand, arm,
& leg motor skills
• Reduced kinesthetic
sensitivity
• Negative temperament
more aggression with other drivers
More psychological
and physiological effects ...
• Impaired vision
dilation of pupils, causing driver to
squint from lights of oncoming traffic
• Increased fatigue
due to disrupted sleeping
patterns after consumption
• Additivity/potentiation issues
mixing alcohol & drugs
• Short-term tolerance effects
The legal implications associated with
driving while under the influence of
alcohol & drugs
• OWI procedure and implied consent law
• OWI testing, arrest, conviction process
• Fines and other legal fees
court costs, attorney's fees, etc
• Criminal prosecution
• Insurance fee and
rating implications
• Vehicle impoundment fees
The moral/social effects of
alcohol/drug use during driving
• Cause undue physical harm
(to self & others)
• Cause undue emotional harm
(to self & others)
• Raise insurance rates and
medical expenses
• Experience poor public image
More moral & social issues ...
• Jeopardize one’s job due to loss of license
• Jeopardize victim's livelihood due to
medical-related restrictions
• Jeopardize financial
security (for self & others)
Take a serious look at ...
• What are students’ values towards the
use of alcohol/drug use and driving?
• How were such values were formed (i.e.,
parents, siblings, friends,
environment)?
• Evaluation of current values:
Good? Unfavorable?
In need of modification?
More issues ...
• Foster a responsible attitude for alcohol
and drug use during driving activities
• Identifying methods of dealing with
driving-related situations involving
alcohol & drugs
– Personal consumption
– Friends & peer pressure
– Adult circumstances
Still more issues ...
• Explore the relationship between the
alcohol/drug withdrawal process and
accident causation