How Drinking Affects Driving (this is a final copy and a typed outline)
OUTLINE:
Effects if Alcohol on Drivers Performs
The use of alcohol has been a major problem in our society
A serious problem of alcohol is that of drunk drivers
Facts About Alcohol
Alcohol is a common name for chemical substances ethanol, grain alcohol or ethyl alcohol
Not digested but absorbed into the bloodstream
Alcohol is a major factor in nearly 41% of traffic accidents where some one is killed
Nearly 60% of all Fatalities during holidays are alcohol related
For drivers of all ages in fatal crashes one out of four is intoxicated
Half of those killed in alcohol related collisions had not been drinking
Mental Affects of Alcohol When Driving
After one drink first goes to area in brain that controls judgment and reasoning making them take risks
1st Concentration decreases and inhibitions are reduced causes one to be impulsive
2nd Reduced coordination trouble making trouble driving
3rd Distorted depth perception has trouble knowing how far away things are and how fast they are going
4th When the entire brain is affected the person may pass out
Alcohol alters moods and emotions
Gives a feeling of well being
Those that drink often become angry or sad. Sometimes becoming silly and rude
Affects Alcohol Has On Physical Abilities
Muscular reactions slow down
Steering and breaking movements can become uncoordinated
Reflex actions is impaired and bright lights will blind the driver temporarily
Seeing Ability becomes unclear
Reduces the scanning and searching process
Eyes need more light to see dimly lit objects, and things will appeared blurred
The drunk driver may se several images, such as road lines or making oncoming cars is on both sides of the road
Reducing The Driving Risks
Best way to not drive under the influence of alcohol is not to drink at all.
Driving after drinking is not responsible
Refuse to drive with a driver who has been drinking
Choose a designated driver before attending the event.
FINAL DRAFT:
Drinking and driving is
Effects if Alcohol on Drivers Performs
The use of alcohol has been a major problem in our society
A serious problem of alcohol is that of drunk drivers
Facts About Alcohol
Alcohol is a common name for chemical substances ethanol, grain alcohol or ethyl alcohol
Not digested but absorbed into the bloodstream
Alcohol is a major factor in nearly 41% of traffic accidents where some one is killed
Nearly 60% of all Fatalities during holidays are alcohol related
For drivers of all ages in fatal crashes one out of four is intoxicated
Half of those killed in alcohol related collisions had not been drinking
Mental Affects of Alcohol When Driving
After one drink first goes to area in brain that controls judgment and reasoning making them take risks
1st Concentration decreases and inhibitions are reduced causes one to be impulsive
2nd Reduced coordination trouble making trouble driving
3rd Distorted depth perception has trouble knowing how far away things are and how fast they are going
4th When the entire brain is affected the person may pass out
Alcohol alters moods and emotions
Gives a feeling of well being
Those that drink often become angry or sad. Sometimes becoming silly and rude
Affects Alcohol Has On Physical Abilities
Muscular reactions slow down
Steering and breaking movements can become uncoordinated
Reflex actions is impaired and bright lights will blind the driver temporarily
Seeing Ability becomes unclear
Reduces the scanning and searching process
Eyes need more light to see dimly lit objects, and things will appeared blurred
The drunk driver may se several images, such as road lines or making oncoming cars is on both sides of the road
Reducing The Driving Risks
Best way to not drive under the influence of alcohol is not to drink at all.
Driving after drinking is not responsible
Refuse to drive with a driver who has been drinking
Choose a designated driver before attending the event.
FINAL DRAFT:
Drinking and driving is