Teen Drinking and Driving

Teen Drinking and Driving

BY: Brooke Rhodes and Kandice Fegley

BY: Brooke Rhodes and Kandice Fegley

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AlcoholAlcohol

When alcohol is consumed, it's absorbed into a

person's bloodstream. From there, it affects the

central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord),

which controls virtually all body functions. Alcohol

actually blocks some of the messages trying to get

to the brain. This alters a person's perceptions,

emotions, movement, vision, and hearing.

When alcohol is consumed, it's absorbed into a

person's bloodstream. From there, it affects the

central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord),

which controls virtually all body functions. Alcohol

actually blocks some of the messages trying to get

to the brain. This alters a person's perceptions,

emotions, movement, vision, and hearing.

Deadliest Season for Teens to be on RoadDeadliest Season for Teens to be on Road

• Prom night

• Graduation

• Launch of Summer Driving Season

• Prom night

• Graduation

• Launch of Summer Driving Season

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How Alcohol Affects You

How Alcohol Affects You

• Loss of Coordination• Poor Judgment• Slowed Reflexes• Distorted Vision• Is A Distraction• Makes You Hyper• Drowsy or Aggressive• May Lose Consciousness

• Loss of Coordination• Poor Judgment• Slowed Reflexes• Distorted Vision• Is A Distraction• Makes You Hyper• Drowsy or Aggressive• May Lose Consciousness

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Signs To Find A Drunk Driver

Signs To Find A Drunk Driver

• Weaving in and out of lanes• Keeps face close to windshield• Drives off the road• Swerving or turning suddenly• Stopping for no reason in middle of traffic

• Following other cars too closely• Ignoring traffic signals• Sudden speeding up or slowing down• Driving without headlights

• Weaving in and out of lanes• Keeps face close to windshield• Drives off the road• Swerving or turning suddenly• Stopping for no reason in middle of traffic

• Following other cars too closely• Ignoring traffic signals• Sudden speeding up or slowing down• Driving without headlights

Consequences of Drinking and Driving

Consequences of Drinking and Driving

• Get a ticket• Have to pay large fines• Lose your license• Total your car• Do many hours of community service• Insurance company cancels policy• DUI (Driving while under the Influence)

• May hurt or kill someone or yourself• Maybe charged with a felony (Jail Time)

• Get a ticket• Have to pay large fines• Lose your license• Total your car• Do many hours of community service• Insurance company cancels policy• DUI (Driving while under the Influence)

• May hurt or kill someone or yourself• Maybe charged with a felony (Jail Time)

Other DistractionsOther Distractions

• Texting while driving• Loud music• Electronic games• Other teens in the car• Eating or drinking• Putting make-up on• Talking on your cell phone

• Texting while driving• Loud music• Electronic games• Other teens in the car• Eating or drinking• Putting make-up on• Talking on your cell phone

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StatisticsStatistics

• In 2003, 25% of drivers ages 15-20 who died in car crashes were intoxicated.

• An average of 3 teens are killed each day after making the choice of driving after drinking.

• Drinking and driving is the #1 killer of young Americans ages 15-20.

• In 2003, 25% of drivers ages 15-20 who died in car crashes were intoxicated.

• An average of 3 teens are killed each day after making the choice of driving after drinking.

• Drinking and driving is the #1 killer of young Americans ages 15-20.

Statistics Cont.Statistics Cont.

• The first 500 miles a person drives are the most dangerous.

• Teens are 10 times more likely than adults to crash during this period.

• By the end of high school at least 80% of students have tried alcohol. ( 4 out of every 5 students)

• The first 500 miles a person drives are the most dangerous.

• Teens are 10 times more likely than adults to crash during this period.

• By the end of high school at least 80% of students have tried alcohol. ( 4 out of every 5 students)

Why are Teens at RiskWhy are Teens at Risk

• Teens face more risks than any other age groups.

• They lack driving experience.• They are more likely to react improperly to sudden problems on the road.

• More likely to run red lights, do illegal turns, and actions.

• Risks for accidents increase when teen drivers have younger passengers.

• Teens face more risks than any other age groups.

• They lack driving experience.• They are more likely to react improperly to sudden problems on the road.

• More likely to run red lights, do illegal turns, and actions.

• Risks for accidents increase when teen drivers have younger passengers.

1.) Do you drink alcohol?1.) Do you drink alcohol?

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3.) Do you go to parties, clubs, or stay at home when

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3.) Do you go to parties, clubs, or stay at home when

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5.) Are you a licensed driver?5.) Are you a licensed driver?

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6.)Have you ever driven under the influence of alcohol?

6.)Have you ever driven under the influence of alcohol?

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7.) If no, do you have a designated driver when you

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7.) If no, do you have a designated driver when you

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8.) Have you ever been in the car with someone who was under

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8.) Have you ever been in the car with someone who was under

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9.) Have you ever been in a car accident that was due to

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9.) Have you ever been in a car accident that was due to

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10.) Have you ever been in trouble with the authorities that had to do with drinking?

10.) Have you ever been in trouble with the authorities that had to do with drinking?

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11.) Have you ever lost someone you knew due to drinking and driving?

11.) Have you ever lost someone you knew due to drinking and driving?

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Relates to BookRelates to Book

Teen drinking and driving relates to the book Twisted because in the book after the party was broken up, Chip was going to drive him, Bethany and Parker home drunk. Tyler did not want them to get hurt so he takes Chip’s keys and drives them all home.

Teen drinking and driving relates to the book Twisted because in the book after the party was broken up, Chip was going to drive him, Bethany and Parker home drunk. Tyler did not want them to get hurt so he takes Chip’s keys and drives them all home.

Works CitedWorks Cited“Alcohol Facts (Booze).” Above the Influence. 11 Jan.

2010. <http://www.abovetheinfluence.com/facts/drugs-alcohol.aspx?id=search_properAlcohol>.

Cefrey, Holly. “Drinking and Driving.” Teen Health and Wellness: Real life, Real Answers. 2009. Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. 23 Dec. 2009 <http://www.teenhealthandwellness.com/article/129/drinking-and -driving->.

Lundblad, Kristina. “Behind the Wheel.” Teen Health and Wellness: Real Life, Real Answers. 2009. Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. 23 Dec. 2009 <http://www.teenhealthandwellness.com/article/29/behind-the-wheel>.

Tyrrell, Joie. “Massapequa Wins Save Driving Contest.” Newsday: Blogs. 28 May 2009. Newsday. Newsbank. 23 Dec. 2009. <http://infoweb.newsbank.com>.

“Alcohol Facts (Booze).” Above the Influence. 11 Jan. 2010. <http://www.abovetheinfluence.com/facts/drugs-alcohol.aspx?id=search_properAlcohol>.

Cefrey, Holly. “Drinking and Driving.” Teen Health and Wellness: Real life, Real Answers. 2009. Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. 23 Dec. 2009 <http://www.teenhealthandwellness.com/article/129/drinking-and -driving->.

Lundblad, Kristina. “Behind the Wheel.” Teen Health and Wellness: Real Life, Real Answers. 2009. Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. 23 Dec. 2009 <http://www.teenhealthandwellness.com/article/29/behind-the-wheel>.

Tyrrell, Joie. “Massapequa Wins Save Driving Contest.” Newsday: Blogs. 28 May 2009. Newsday. Newsbank. 23 Dec. 2009. <http://infoweb.newsbank.com>.