Personal Responsibility: Alcohol and Other Drugs Education
Explore a comprehensive driver education theory lesson on taking personal responsibility in relation to alcohol and other drugs. Learn about the impact on driving ability, state laws, making responsible choices, and understanding Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC). Assess your knowledge with true or false statements and delve into the consequences and rewards of alcohol use. Discover the importance of choices and responsibilities in avoiding negative outcomes.
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Driver Education Theory Sample Lesson 15 Taking Personal Responsibility: Alcohol and Other Drugs 3/22/2025 1
Personal Responsibility: Alcohol and Other Drugs Making Responsible Choices Current Alcohol and Other Drugs Laws BAC Factors Alcohol Affects the Body Alcohol and Driving Task 3/22/2025 2
Introduction What do we know about alcohol and other drugs and driving? How do State laws impact teens. How does BAC make a difference. How does alcohol and other drugs impact driving ability. 3/22/2025 3
Assessing the Facts True or False Statements A 12 oz regular beer has more alcohol than a 1 oz shot of 80 proof whiskey. Regular beer and light beer have the same amount of alcohol but different amount of calories. BAC means Blood Alcohol Content All persons remove alcohol at the rate of 1 drink per hour. Teenagers are at a lower risk of alcohol-related crashes than older drivers There is a much greater risk of becoming an alcoholic if drinking begins as a teenager 3/22/2025 4
State Alcohol/Drug Laws Driving Under the Influence Page 262 of State Laws Handout 21 and older BAC Level is .08% Page 262 of State Laws Handout 20 and under BAC level is .02% Page 262 Section 189A.101 (e) in State Laws Handout Implied Consent Law Page 269 of State Laws Handout Open Container Law Page 269 of State Laws Handout Purchase and Age Misrepresentation Page 396 of State Laws Handout 3/22/2025 5
Using or Not Using? Why do you think State has a Zero Tolerance Law for persons under age 21? Why do some people choose not to use alcohol or other drugs? 3/22/2025 6
Your Choices and Responsibilities List some short-term and long-term rewards. List some short-term and long-term consequences. Is alcohol and other drug use short-term or long term reward? Are consequences of alcohol use short-term or long-term? Easiest way to avoid the consequences is? 3/22/2025 7
BAC is: Blood Alcohol Concentration What is the difference between: Blood Alcohol Content Blood Alcohol Concentration? 3/22/2025 8
BAC Factors Weight Time Spent Drinking Gender Food Alcohol Content Size of Drinks 3/22/2025 9
Are They The Same? Beer Whiskey Wine Cooler Margarita 3/22/2025 10
Crunching the Numbers 3/22/2025 11
How Much Light Beer (Male) 3/22/2025 12
Elimination of Alcohol PROCESS TIME FACTORS 3/22/2025 13
Elimination Rate BAC STOPS DRINKING @ 12:30 A.M. .20 .15 .10 .05 .00 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 HRS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 3/22/2025 14
DOES THE BODY REMOVE ONE DRINK PER HOUR? 3/22/2025 15
DOES THE BODY REMOVE ONE DRINK PER HOUR? 3/22/2025 16
Alcohol Affects the Body Liver Heart Sexuality Sleep Stomach Brain 3/22/2025 17
Contact/Mission For more information on the (the topic of the presentation) please visit PDE s website at www.education.pa.gov The mission of the Department of Education is to ensure that every learner has access to a world-class education system that academically prepares children and adults to succeed as productive citizens. Further, the Department seeks to establish a culture that is committed to improving opportunities throughout the commonwealth by ensuring that technical support, resources, and optimal learning environments are available for all students, whether children or adults. 3/22/2025 18
