This document outlines the classroom instruction topics for a module on alcohol and other drugs as part of a driver education course. The module covers the physiological and psychological effects of alcohol and other drugs on driving ability, laws around impaired driving, strategies for responsible decision making regarding substance use and driving, and the risks of impaired driving crashes. Students learn about factors that influence blood alcohol concentration and impairment, calculate alcohol content in drinks, and examine crash data related to underage impaired driving. Questions from textbooks and online videos are also included to supplement the instruction.

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TOPICS BOOK/MEDIA PAGE VIDEOS AND HANDBOOK QUESTIONS
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Drugs Driving Under the Influence
Classroom Instructional Phase 1. Once the brakes have been applied, about how many feet does a
car which was going 70 mph travel before it comes to a stop?
8.1.1 Introduction of the Alcohol Texas Drivers 2. About how many feet will the average driver going 50 mph travel
and Other Drugs Problem Handbook p 8-1 from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
(A) Demonstrate knowledge of
alcohol and other drug laws,
regulations, and penalties
(B) Investigate the consequences of
the use of alcohol and other drugs
to the individual and the HTS
(C) Explain Zero Tolerance as it
applies to individuals and the HTS
3. Does a posted speed limit of 55 mph mean that you may drive 55
mph on that highway under all conditions?
p 8-3 All drivers are required to obey posted maximum and minimum
speed limits. These limits are designed to provide for the orderly
flow of traffic under normal driving conditions. During periods of
heavy traffic, inclement weather, low visibility, or other poor driving
conditions, speed must be adjusted so that accidents will be
avoided.
4. If a child runs into the road 45 to 50 feet ahead of your car, what is
the highest speed from which you can stop with good brakes
without hitting him?
See chart above.
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8.1.2 Nature of Alcohol-Related Crash 5. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas
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Problems Handbook district?
(A) Examine the effects of impaired
driving on crashes including crashes
involving vulnerable roadway users
(B) Discuss the consequences of
impaired driving related crashes
(C) Appraise the over-involvement rate
of underage drivers in impaired driving
related crashes in Texas and the USA
(D) Appraise the over-involvement rate
of underage drives in impaired driving
related fatalities in Texas
(E) List the factors that influence
underage drinking
(F) Calculate the alcohol content of a
beverage and relate the amount of
alcohol to impairment
8.1.3 Physiological Effects of Alcohol
(A) Define blood alcohol concentration
and explain factors that affect blood
alcohol concentration
(B) Calculate the amount of alcohol in
alcoholic beverages and make
comparisons between the most
common types of beverages and drinks
(C) Describe how alcohol is eliminated
from the body and explain factors that
affect the elimination
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(D) Associate the risk of death to the
level of blood alcohol concentration
(BAC)
(E) List and compare the physiological
effects of alcohol on individuals and
analyze the differences
(F) Describe the physiological effects of
alcohol and assess the impact of the
effects on an individual’s lifestyle and
driving in the HTS
(G) Know that the physiological effects
of alcohol diminishes an individual’s
ability to utilize reduced-risk driving
practices including a space
management system
8.1.4 Psychological Effects of Alcohol
(A) List and compare the psychological
effects of alcohol on individuals and
analyze the differences
(B) Describe the psychological effects
of alcohol and assess the impact of the
effects on an individual’s lifestyle and
driving in the HTS
(C) Relate alcohol usage to risk taking
(D) Know that the psychological effects
of alcohol diminishes an individual’s
ability to utilize reduced-risk driving
practices including a space
management system
8.1.5 Other Drug Effects on the Driving As of March 2012 there were more than 3,000 miles of Texas road
zoned at 75 mph or higher, and 575 miles posted at 80 mph.
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Task
(A) Describe the psychological and CBS DFW Texas Toll Road 130 Could Have 85MPH Speed Limit
physiological effects of legal and illegal
drugs other than alcohol on an
individual and driving in the HTS
(B) Describe how the use of other
drugs alters vision
(C) Know that the effects of other
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to utilize reduced-risk driving practices Alcohol and the Brain
including a space management system
(D) Relate other drug usage to risk
taking
(E) Describe the synergistic effects of
other drugs including alcohol
8.1.6 Zero-Tolerance in the Driving
Environment
(A) Describe strategies for accepting
and continuing personal responsibility
for life-long health promoting decisions
regarding the use of alcohol and other
drugs
(B) Adopt a legal and responsible zero-
tolerance life style and develop
reduced-risk driving practices by
acquiring knowledge and
understanding of alcohol and other
drug laws, regulations, penalties, and
consequences
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