Laws
How old do you have to be to buy and consume alcohol and marijuana products in New York State?
21 years old
Name two ways you can get home safely.
Call a taxi/Uber
Call a friend/someone else
Listen to your gut
Stay over (if possible)
1 hour
True/False: It's safe to drive while under the influence of marijuana because it's "calming".
False - It slows down your reaction time and impairs concentration.
True/False: Impaired driving only refers to being under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
False - Impaired driving also refers to taking prescription drugs, being tired, or being distracted
What is the Good Samaritan Law?
This law allows someone to call for help in life threatening situations where alcohol and drugs are involved without any legal trouble.
How can someone sober up?
Let time pass
How does alcohol impair driving abilities?
Concentration
Coordination
Memory
Judgment and perception
Slow down reaction time
Ability to make decisions
How does marijuana impair driving abilities?
Concentration
Coordination
Memory
Judgment and perception
Slow down reaction time
Ability to make decisions
Name two ways other ways you can be an impaired driver (other than alcohol and drug use).
Texting/being on the phone
Eating/drinking
Being tired/exhausted
Looking at GPS
Playing with the radio
This New York State law states that you or a passenger cannot have an open bottle of alcohol or be smoking marijuana while in the car.
a. The No Passenger Law
b. The Underage Law
c. The Open Container Law
d. The Zero Tolerance Law
c. The Open Container Law
True/False: It's only possible to be in a drunk driving crash if you're the one driving.
False - You can be a victim of a drunk driving crash, where another person who is driving under the influence causes the accident
What does BAC stand for and measure?
Blood Alcohol Content - it measures how much alcohol is in your bloodstream
True/False: Since the legalization of marijuana, car accident rates have decreased.
False - Car accident rates have increased
True/False: Being tired mimics the same effects as being under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
True - Similar abilities become impaired (ex- reaction time, judgment, perception)
This New York State law states that anyone under the age of 21 cannot drive and have a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level of .02-.07.
a. The Blood Alcohol Content Law
b. The Underage Law
c. The Open Container Law
d. The Zero Tolerance Law
d. The Zero Tolerance Law
What are visible signs of being under the influence?
Slurred speech
Bloodshot eyes
Inability to walk straight/stumbling
Moving slow
What is the legal Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level limit?
(*hint: it is less than .10*)
.08
How long does it take for the effects of marijuana to wear off?
24-48 hours - This can still impair driving abilities
When texting and driving, how long are your eyes typically off the road for?
5-7 seconds
Driving under the influence with a passenger who is 16 years old and younger can result in a felony charge. What is this law called?
a. The Minor Law
b. Leandra's Law
c. The Safe Passenger Law
d. Mother's Law
b. Leandra's Law
If you choose not to take this specific sobriety test when pulled over by the cops, you will automatically get arrested.
Breathalyzer test
Why is measuring your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) important in regards to driving?
The amount of alcohol in your bloodstream can determine how impaired you are, which affects your ability to safely drive.
True/False: Medical marijuana users can still be arrested for driving while under the influence.
True - Drivers can still be impaired, despite having a medical marijuana card.
Why shouldn't you drink alcohol while taking some medications or prescriptions?
Drinking alcohol while taking some medications or prescriptions can make you feel and be more impaired - which can effect your ability to drive.