Alcohol
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration
Nicotine is a dangerous and highly-addictive chemical
What are 3 examples of distracted driving?
Any activity that diverts attention from driving! Calling, texting, talking to passengers, adjusting stereo, adjusting AC, eating, drinking, etc.
Can you receive a citation or fine for texting at a red light?
Yes!
How many SADD murals are in the school?
2!
What is alcohol poisoning?
A disturbance in behavior or mental function during or after alcohol consumption that can result in mental confusion, difficulty remaining conscious, vomiting, seizures, trouble breathing, slow heart rate, clammy skin, dulled responses (such as no gag reflex, which prevents choking), extremely low body temperature, and in bad cases, permanent brain damage or death
Name 3 examples of nicotine products
All tobacco products, e-cigarettes, cigars/cigarettes, all vape products, nicotine pouches, etc.
True or False: Distracted driving makes you more than 50 times more likely to crash
False. 23 times more likely.
What is the fine for cell phone usage while driving in Maryland?
Around $75 for a first offense, $175 for repeated offense
What year did Officer Lapp join Glenelg High School?
2023
A person with what BAC is considered to be under the influence in Maryland?
.08 BAC
What is the main reason teens start vaping?
"to experiment": 61% of teens vape “to experiment” while 42% of them vape because they enjoy the taste, 38% do it to relieve stress or have a good time, and 29% vape to feel good or get high
What are the 3 specific categories of distracted driving?
Visual, manual, cognitive
What is the fine for underage drinking?
$500 for first offense, $1,000 for subsequent offenses
What did SADD originally stand for?
Students Against Drunk Driving
What are the average ABVs (alcohol by volumes) of beer and hard liquor?
5% and 40%!
True or false: 2/3 of JUUL users are unaware that the product contains nicotine
TRUE!!!!
What percentage of all fatal motor vehicle accidents in the US are caused by distracted driving? (don't overestimate.)
between 8-9%!
What are the consequences and fines for drinking and driving? (cost, prison time, points on license, time period of license suspension)
$500 fine, up to two months of imprisonment, 8 points on license, 6 month license suspension
What does MADD stand for?
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
About how many people die from alcohol related causes in the US annually?
140,000+
About what percentage of current teen users vape daily?
Around 30% claim to vape daily while 40% say they vaped at least 20 of the last 30 days!!!
210!!
Causing serious injury or death while calling or texting may receive a prison sentence of up to three years and a fine up to $5,000
How many states have SADD programs?
ALL 50!!!!!