This document discusses the dangers of drunk driving and provides tips to prevent it. It notes that while drunk driving fatalities have decreased, over 10,000 still die each year from alcohol-related crashes. It then outlines the effects of different blood alcohol concentration levels and how abilities are impaired even at low levels. Finally, it provides steps to prevent drunk driving such as planning transportation in advance if drinking and not allowing intoxicated friends to drive.

1. Drive Sober or Prepare to Be
Pulled Over

2. Introduction
Although drunk-driving fatalities have fallen by a third in the last few decades, drunk-
driving crashes still claim more than 10,000 lives per year [as cited by the NHTSA].
As you can see, the problem is far from being over. More and more general awareness
and public responsibility are still needed to keep this issue at bay in the best possible
manner. Maybe, this presentation can come to your aid.

3. Effects of Blood Alcohol
Concentration

4. • 0.02 g/dl: Slight loss of judgment, relaxation, altered mood.
• 0.05 g/dl: Exaggerated behavior, impaired judgment, lowered alertness.
• 0.08 g/dl: Poor muscle coordination, poor judgment, impaired memory.

5. • 0.10 g/dl: Noticeable deterioration of control and reaction time, slurred
speed, poor coordination, slowed thinking.
• 0.15 g/dl: Far less muscle control than normal, major loss of balance,
vomiting may occur.

6. Steps to Prevent Drunk
Driving

7. • If you are planning to drink, plan on not driving. Sort out an
alternative beforehand.
• If you drink, do not drive. Use public transport.

8. • If someone you know has been drinking, do not let that person get behind
the wheel. Take their keys and help them arrange a sober ride home.
• If you see an impaired driver on the road, contact local law enforcement.
Your actions could very well save someone’s life.

9. Being a responsible driver is
simple: If you are drinking, do
not drive.

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