Athletes prepare for competition. Leaders prepare for speeches.
Teachers prepare their lessons. Pilots prepare to fly.
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Your emotional state affects the way you drive and the way you
respond to other drivers.
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Your health affects the way you drive also!
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Your attitude may be the most important thing of all; in
driving and all parts of your life!
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Why do you think Idaho has a Zero Tolerance Law for persons
under age 21? Why do some people choose not to use alcohol or other
drugs? DRUGS: To use or not to use?
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Your Choices and Responsibilities List some short-term and
long-term rewards. List some short-term and long-term consequences.
Is alcohol and other drug use short- term or long term reward? Are
consequences of alcohol use short-term or long-term? Easiest way to
avoid the consequences is?
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220 lbs 110 lbs 8 oz 0.04 0.08 BAC Factors Weight Time Spent
Drinking Gender Food Alcohol Content Size of Drink
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Are They The Same ? Beer Whiskey Wine Cooler Margarita
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How Much Light Beer (Male) Weight BAC Ounces of BAC Ounces
ofBAC Ounces of Male Light Beer Light Beer Light Beer 2000.0322
oz.0.0537 oz.0.0752 oz. 1900.0321 oz.0.0534 oz.0.0750 oz. 1800.0320
oz.0.0533 oz.0.0746 oz. 1700.0319 oz.0.0532 oz.0.0744 oz. 1600.0318
oz.0.0530 oz.0.0741 oz. 1500.0317 oz.0.0529 oz.0.0739 oz. 1400.0316
oz.0.0527 oz.0.0737 oz. 1300.0315 oz.0.0525 oz.0.0734 oz. 1200.0314
oz.0.0522 oz.0.0732 oz. 1100.0313 oz.0.0521 oz.0.0729 oz. 1000.0311
oz.0.0520 oz.0.0728 oz. 900.0310 oz.0.0518 oz.0.0726 oz. 800.03 8
oz.0.0517 oz.0.0723 oz. 70 0.03 6 oz.0.0515 oz.0.0719 oz. 55 0.03 4
oz.0.0512 oz.0.0717 oz. Basic Assumption: 12 oz of Light Beer = 1
oz of 86 proof liquor
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How Much Light Beer (Female) Weight BAC Ounces of BAC Ounces
ofBAC Ounces of Female Light Beer Light Beer Light Beer 2550.0322
oz.0.0537 oz.0.0752 oz. 2300.0321 oz.0.0534 oz.0.0750 oz. 2200.0320
oz.0.0533 oz.0.0746 oz. 2100.0319 oz.0.0532 oz.0.0744 oz. 2000.0318
oz.0.0530 oz.0.0741 oz. 1950.0317 oz.0.0529 oz.0.0739 oz. 1800.0316
oz.0.0527 oz.0.0737 oz. 1700.0315 oz.0.0525 oz.0.0734 oz. 1600.0314
oz.0.0522 oz.0.0732 oz. 1500.0313 oz.0.0521 oz.0.0729 oz. 1300.0311
oz.0.0520 oz.0.0728 oz. 1200.0310 oz.0.0518 oz.0.0726 oz. 1100.03 8
oz.0.0517 oz.0.0723 oz. 900.03 6 oz.0.0515 oz.0.0719 oz. 800.03 4
oz.0.0512 oz.0.0717 oz. Basic Assumption: 12 oz of Light Beer = 1
oz of 86 proof liquor
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Elimination of Alcohol PROCESS TIME FACTORS Breath Urine Sweat
} 10% LIVER 90% About 0.015 BAC Reduction Per Hour Assumption:
Adult male 150-180 lbs. with normal liver function Therefore:BAC of
0.05 = 3.5 hours for removal BAC of 0.07 = 5.0 hours for removal
BAC of 0.10 = 7.0 hours for removal BAC of 0.15 = 10.0 hours for
removal
Alcohol Affects the Body Liver Heart Sexuality Sleep Stomach
Brain
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Alcohol Affects People Differently Tolerance Personality Mood
Experience Fatigue Medication Weight Age
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Psychological Effects of Alcohol Use Attention Memory Emotions
Aggression Tolerance
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Alcohol and Space Management After drinking, the driver may
tend to stare at the center line.
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Impaired Vision Side Vision Color Distinction (street lights)
Eye Focus Double Vision Distance Judgment
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Risk-Taking Problem The impaired brain is unable to make good
judgments or smart decisions.
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Chance of Death for ages 16-19 by BAC levels BAC Increased Risk
of Death.015 -.049.05 -.079.08 -.099.10 -.149.15 and greater 2.5 9
40 90 420 STUDY INCLUDES COMPARISON OF SINGLE VEHICLE COLLISIONS IN
AGE GROUP
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Drugs and Driving Perception Judgment Coordination Vision
Mood
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Marijuana and Driving Takes about 300 g/kg to achieve a high
Effects at 300 g/kg: Tracking Following Distance Vigilance Divided
Attention
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Other Types of Drugs and Driving Over the Counter Medications
Over the Counter Medications Tranquilizers Stimulants Narcotics
Prescription Medications These can all affect driving behaviors and
abilities
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Fatigue is: A Body Response Follows a Period of: Extended
mental activity Extended bodily activity Characterized by: Reduced
capacity for work Reduced efficiency of accomplishment Definition
of Fatigue
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Causes of Fatigue Emotional Stress Sleep Disorders Extended
Physical Activity Disruption of Circadian Rhythm Sleepy time of
night: 12 a.m to 6 a.m Sleepy time of day: 1 p.m to 3 p.m
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Physical Symptoms of Fatigue Tired Muscles General Body
Sensation of Tiredness Sleepiness A Tired Feeling in the Head
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Physical Symptoms of Fatigue Localized Pain in Back of Head
Pain and Soreness in Muscles Stiffness in Joints Swelling of Hands
and Feet
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Mental Symptoms of Fatigue Inability to Keep Fixed Attention
Impaired Memory Failure to Grasp New Ideas Difficulty/Slowness in
Reasoning
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Delaying Fatigue Onset Avoid Long Drives Unless Fit Avoid
Leaning Forward Avoid Driving Long Stretches Keep Your Eyes Moving
Let in Fresh Air
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Delaying Fatigue Symptoms Change Drivers at Regular Intervals
Wear Your Safety Belt Avoid Getting Angry Proper Adjustment of
heating/air
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Tired vs. Drunk Studies show that tired drivers are just as
dangerous, or more dangerous, than alcohol-impaired drivers on the
road! How many people in this classroom are tired today?
Drunk?
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Aggressive Driving Speeding Running signs or lights Tailgating
Weaving in and out of traffic Failing to yield the right of way
Cutting off other drivers Yelling or honking your horn at other
drivers
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Road Rage When aggressive driving becomes violent it is road
rage Pursuing another vehicle in a chase Leaving your car to
confront another driver Intentionally bumping or ramming another
car. Physically assaulting another driver Using a car as a weapon
Displaying a weapon Firing a gun or using another weapon
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Road Rage! Formula for Road Rage + More Cars Less Space More
Driver Interactions Increased cultural disrespect and selfishness
=
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Self-Imposed Anxieties Im going to be late if I dont hurry up.
Why are these cars going so slow? Well never make it. If only I had
gone a little faster, I couldve made it. Oh no! Red light!
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Anger Containment Techniques Dont respond Dont engage Dont up
the ante Swallow your pride Choose the road less traveled What is
there to prove, really?
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Dealing with Anger How will you respond?
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Reducing Driver Distractions Photo courtesy of the AAA
Foundation
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Driver Distractions Each year, more than 40,000 people are
killed in motor vehicle crashes and over three million are injured!
Research indicates that driver distraction is a contributing factor
in more than 25% of all crashes Source: AAA Foundation
Research
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Bright vehicle lights Billboards and signs Driver being chased
by police Officer directing traffic Animal in roadway (deer, dog,
elk, etc. ) DRIVER DISTRACTIONS- Outside the Vehicle Photo courtesy
of the AAA Foundation
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Sunrise, sunset People in roadway (child, basketball game,
crowd, etc) Objects in the roadway (broken glass, garbage can, etc.
holes) Crash scene DRIVER DISTRACTIONS- Outside the Vehicle Photo
courtesy of the AAA Foundation
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Eating or drinking Other occupants in the vehicle Moving object
in vehicle All actions involved with smoking can be a distraction
DRIVER DISTRACTIONS- Inside the Vehicle Photo courtesy of the AAA
Foundation
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DRIVER DISTRACTIONS- Inside the Vehicle Dialing, talking,
texting or looking up information on a cell phone Adjusting radio,
cassette, or CD Using device/object in the vehicle Using vehicle
devices or controls Picking up a dropped object Photo courtesy of
the AAA Foundation
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Problems with Driver Distractions are not New Some of the old
distractions that continue to cause problems are children and
babies, cigarettes, drinks, radios and audio players, and insects
or bugs that find their way into the vehicle. Photo courtesy of the
AAA Foundation
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Newer distractions include GPS navigation systems, digital
music, On- Star roadside assistance, and cell phones. Problems with
Driver Distractions are not New Photo courtesy of the AAA
Foundation
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New Issue or Old Issue? 19831913201019541930 Windshield Wipers
Radios Drive-Up Windows Mobile Phones Email, Internet, texting,
etc. Driver Distractions from 1913-2010 2000 MP3 and DVD
players
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Driver Age Groups Distractions Drivers under age 20 are more
likely than older drivers to be identified as distracted at the
time of their crash. 20-29 year-olds use a cell phone frequently.
30-49 year-olds eat and drink more often in the car. 50 plus
drivers are more distracted by outside objects and events. Photos
courtesy of the AAA Foundation
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When Distractions Lead to Collisions Distractions and
inattention cause 68% of rear-end crashes. Other typical crashes
include backing up, making lane changes, and merging. Photo
courtesy of the AAA Foundation
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Reading and writing. Manipulating vehicle controls for extended
periods of time. Focusing on an external distraction. Having
emotionally charged discussion with passengers. Reaching for
objects inside the vehicle. Dialing a cell phone. Carrying on a
cell phone conversation. Performing grooming activities when the
vehicle is moving. Texting High Risk Driving Distractions
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High-risk drivers tend to have higher levels of no hands on the
steering wheel, their eyes are directed inside rather than outside
the vehicle, and their vehicles wander in the travel lane or cross
into another travel lane. When Distractions Lead to Collisions
Photo courtesy of the AAA Foundation
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Many states are passing, or looking into passing, laws
regarding driver distractions. Distractions are Affecting Driver
Laws
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Much of this attention stems from the enormous increase in cell
phone use by drivers and the prospect of similar growth in other
in-vehicle technologies. Distractions are Affecting Driver Laws
Photo courtesy of the AAA Foundation
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Cell phone & texting laws Handheld Cell Phones: 10 states,
D.C., Guam and the Virgin Islands prohibit all drivers from using
handheld cell phones while driving (this includes Washington State)
Text Messaging: 38 states, D.C. and Guam now ban text messaging for
all drivers. In Idaho this is a PRIMARY OFFENSE (law enforcement
doesnt need any other infraction/violation to pull you over and
issue a citation for texting)
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Idahos Texting Law 49-1401A. TEXTING WHILE DRIVING. (1) As used
in this section, "texting" means engaging in the review of, or
manual preparation and transmission of, written communications via
handheld wireless devices. This definition does not include
voice-operated or hands free devices that allow the user to review,
prepare and transmit a text message without the use of either hand
except to activate, deactivate or initiate a feature or function.
(2) Texting, as that term is defined in subsection (1) of this
section, while driving a moving motor vehicle shall constitute an
infraction provided this does not apply to voice-operated or hands
free devices that allow the user to review, prepare and transmit a
text message without the use of either hand except to activate,
deactivate or initiate a feature or function. Every person who
violates this section shall be guilty of an infraction.
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New Vehicle Technology Helpful or Harmful? Drivers must use new
technology responsibly while driving. Electronic devices can
enhance safety in many ways. When stuck in traffic, using a mobile
phone to say you'll be late can reduce stress and make drivers less
inclined to drive aggressively. Any activity that takes your
attention from the road makes the driving task more dangerous!
Photo courtesy of the AAA Foundation
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Vehicle navigation systems help drivers locate addresses and
guide them to their destination. Wireless Internet and messaging
are becoming the norm on my phones and in many new vehicles.
In-vehicle DVD movie players are popular for passengers to pass
time when going on a lengthy trip. Are movies a distraction for
drivers? New Vehicle Technology- Helpful or Harmful? Photo courtesy
of the AAA Foundation
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Consequences of Distracted Driving Distracted driving is one of
the leading causes of collisions. It forces drivers to make sudden
decisions. Drivers can easily be involved in a collision. Photo
courtesy of the AAA Foundation
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Each year, more than 40,000 people are killed in motor vehicle
crashes and over three million are injured. Distracted driving
contributes to over 1,500,000 collisions each year. Thats 4,300
collisions each day 179 Collisions every hour. Consequences of
Distracted Driving
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Divided Attention Tasks Divided attention can lead to missed
brake lights, missed traffic sign or signal, missed animal or
pedestrian, or a drift out of the lane position. Photo courtesy of
the AAA Foundation
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A driver can learn to operate the vehicle with simple eye,
hand, and feet coordination. However, the driving task is a mental
process that needs constant attention to the path of travel in
order to keep the vehicle within the lane space and adjust to any
restrictions in the path of travel. Divided Attention Tasks Photo
courtesy of the AAA Foundation
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It is important to recognize that taking attention from the
path of travel means the vehicle is moving on the roadway without
the driver seeing where the vehicle is going or mentally processing
any new information. Divided Attention Tasks Source: Unknown
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It is critical never to look away from the path of travel for
more than second at a time without moving visual and mental
attention back to the path of travel. Divided Attention Tasks Photo
courtesy of the AAA Foundation
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Learning to drive involves learning how to develop divided
attention to different tasks. Know how to operate the vehicle
controls. Be able to keep the vehicle on the road. Be able to keep
the vehicle in the lane. Be able to place the vehicle in different
lane positions. Be able to avoid risk. Learning how to Handle
Distractions Photo courtesy of the AAA Foundation
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A "hands-free" apparatus may be helpful, but they can't prevent
drivers from becoming involved in a conversation and losing
concentration. If you must use a cell phone safely pull over to the
side of the road. If drivers must respond to an emergency while
driving, use speed dial features and a hands- free kit. Alert the
caller that you are on the road. Keep calls as brief as possible.
Cell Phone Strategies
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Think you can? Think again
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Make sure children are comfortable and properly buckled up. To
keep children from distracting the driver, provide them with safe
items they may need for the road trip. Children and Driving
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Give yourself a break from the traffic and enjoy your
refreshments outside the car. Someone choking on food or spilling
liquid in the vehicle can take the drivers attention off the road.
Food and Driving Photo courtesy of the AAA Foundation
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Avoid reading while driving. Finish grooming before driving.
Don't rely on the time in your vehicle to take care of personal
routine such as applying make-up, combing hair or shaving. Other
Strategies for Reducing Risk Photo courtesy of the AAA
Foundation
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As a new driver, keep 100 percent of your attention on driving
until you get better at doing multiple things at once in the car.
CONCLUSION Photo courtesy of the AAA Foundation