Drinking and Driving
Age 14 · Daily Life
Alcohol slows the brain’s signals, so a driver may react late to a pedestrian or a red light. Even one drink can make the road ahead harder to judge.
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In the picture
- A glass in the center console: an alcoholic drink that can slow reaction time.
- The driver’s left eye: a delayed, fixed gaze that misses quick changes.
- A pedestrian’s foot on a crosswalk stripe: a person stepping into the car’s path.
- The brake pedal under the hovering foot: a foot that has not yet pressed down.
Examples
- A driver waits a second too long before braking for a child on a bike.
- A driver fails to notice a pedestrian stepping off the curb at night.
Key takeaways
- Alcohol slows reflexes and concentration.
- Driving after drinking raises the chance of hitting someone.
Quiz: Drinking and Driving (Age 14)
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What does alcohol do to a driver’s brain signals?
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Why is driving after drinking unsafe?
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What can even one drink make harder for a driver?
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