O’Connor Toxicology Webquest

Use links on class website to answer the following:

CDC site:

List 5 examples of the problem with driving under the influence:

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Who is at risk? (complete the following statements)

Males:

Young people:

Motorcyclists:

Drivers w/ prior DWIs:

List 6 effective preventions:

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When is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month (3D Month)?

Listen to the 7 minute Podcast on the class website. http://www2a.cdc.gov/podcasts/player.asp?f=3712

Use How Stuff Works Website:

What is a breathalyzer?

What is BAC?

Summarize how testing works:

List the three types of testing equipment:

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Use the link to SADD

What does SADD stand for currently and what was it’s original founding name?

Currently:

Originally:

What is the SADD Mission Statement? (copy it here)

Summarize their “No-Use Policy:

How many active members do they have?

How many states can you find an active SADD coordinator in?

What is MADD? (use MADD link)

What are the 4 primary pieces to the Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving that began in Nov. 2006?

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List the ten states that still prohibit sobriety checkpoints:

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Go to the information on State Ignition Interlock Laws and explain where Texas Stands:

Use the Elmhurst link to complete:

Go to the field sobriety link

The three tests of the SFST are:

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Watch the first field sobriety video link

Did he pass or fail? Why?

Watch the second field sobriety video link

Did she pass or fail? Why- be specific with reasons

In both videos, were the cops respectful and appropriate?

Will the video be effective in court testimony? (Think about what the officers who came to class told you)