Goldwater Drunk Driving Booklet

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D r i n k i n g & D r i v i n g

And Why You Shouldnt Do It

Rebecc a Goldw ater

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Youre at a bar with a group of people tocelebrate your friends birthday. Your friendsget a few beers, but you decide to only have

two because you have to drive later.

But you got thirsty.


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drinking and driving- the act of operating avehicle after consuming alcohol or other drugs

It is a criminal

offense in the U.S.


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How does alc oho l af fec t yourdr iv ing?

Alcohol is a depressant, meaning it temporarily

prevents the body from functioning properly.

Your reactions are delayed, your vision is

blurred, and youre more likely to fall asleep or

pass out at the wheel.

You run the risk of killing yourself andothers!


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Alc ohol and Inh ib it ions

Alcohol releases your inhibitions, or personality

elements than stop a person from behaving

without regard for possible consequences. After

consuming alcohol, youre more likely to get in

the drivers seat without thinking twice.


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What is b lood a lc oholconcent ra t ion?

blood alcohol content (BAC)- percentage of alcohol in the blood

If a persons BAC is at least 0.08 (in Virginia), they could be

charged with a DWI (driving while intoxicated).

The Implied Consent Law states that any licensed driver

charged with driving under the influence or while intoxicated

cannot legally refuse to be tested for blood alcoholconcentration.


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Ways t ha t sobr ie ty i s m easured:


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Did you k now

that in 2006, an estimated 17,941 peopledied in alcohol-related traffic accidents?

that in 2006, 25% of people aged 15 to 20

who were killed in motor vehicle accidentswere drinking alcohol?

people aged 15 to 34 are more likely to

drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs? drinking and driving is the number one

killer of young people?


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Car Ac c iden t s

Drinking and driving almost always leads to a car

accident, and you have two options: you could die, or

you could live.

If you die, then your family and friends will be forced

to live without you for the rest of their lives.

If you live, you stand a great chance of experiencing

severe injuries or trauma that could stay with you forthe rest of your life. Brain damage is just one of the

numerous examples.


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Why shouldn t you dr ink anddr ive?

You could hurt or kill yourself and others

Significant damage to cars and other property

You could lose your drivers license

You could lose your job

You could go to jail

You have your whole lifeahead of you


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IS IT WORTH IT?


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