9TH GRADE ALCOHOL AWARENESS AND DRUG TRAINING (ADAP)
Safety Restraints for Children
Every driver transporting a child who is under 8 years of age, with the exception of a taxicab or public transit vehicle, must properly restrain the child in a child passenger restraining system appropriate for the child's height and weight
Alcohol
Excessive alcohol consumption is associated with approximately 75,000 deaths per year and is a contributing factor in approximately 41% of all deaths from motor vehicle crashes.
Designer and Synthetic Drugs
Georgia has enacted strict new laws targeting the sale and possession of designer and synthetic drugs
Designer and Synthetic Drugs
Georgia has outlawed the sale and possession of "bath salts" and K2, also known as "synthetic marijuana," and marketed as incense
Designer and Synthetic Drugs
Georgia law has banned all forms of synthetic marijuana in the State of Georgia
Steering
Good posture allows a better view of hazards and more control of the vehicle.
Georgia's Graduated Driver's Licensing (GDL) Process: STEP ONE: The Instructional Permit (Class CP)
Granted to persons at least 15 years of age upon passing a written examination
Georgia's Graduated Driver's Licensing (GDL) Process: STEP TWO: The Provisional License (Class D)
Granted to persons between 16 and 17 years of age that meet the following requirements: Held an Instructional Permit (Class CP) for 1 year and one day No major traffic violations that resulted in the mandatory suspension of their permit Completed the Alcohol & Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) Passed a behind-the-wheel skills' test
Hallucinogenic Drugs
Hallucinogens change the way the brain interprets time, reality, and its environment which may result in the user hearing voices, seeing images, and feeling things that do not exist
Heroin
Heroin enters the brain very quickly, making it highly addictive
TADRA Suspensions (DUI)
In Georgia, persons under 21 years of age are presumed to be DUI if they are operating a motor vehicle and their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is .02 or greater
Drugs and Driving Privileges
In Georgia, the driver's license of any person convicted of violating the Georgia Controlled Substances Act shall be suspended by operation of law
Inhalants
Inhalants are substances or fumes from products such as glue or paint thinner that are sniffed, or "huffed", to cause an immediate high
Inhalants
Inhalants can cause irreversible physical and mental damage
Inhalants
Inhalants starve the body of oxygen and force the heart to beat irregularly and more rapidly
Heroin
It slows the thought process, reaction time, and memory, thereby affecting the way the user acts and makes decisions
Marijuana
Its physiological effects are similar to those associated with alcohol.
Space Management
Maintain at least 3-second space margin between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
Marijuana
Marijuana continues to be the most commonly used illicit drug of this age group.
Marijuana
Marijuana smoke deposits four times more tar in the lungs and contains up to 70% more cancer-causing substances than does tobacco smoke
Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs
Misuse of prescription and OTC medications can cause serious health effects, addiction, and death
Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs
Prescription medications most commonly abused by youth include pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, and depressants
Space Management
When stopping behind another vehicle, stop in a position that allows you to see the back tires of the car in front you
Driving after Sunset
You can reduce the potential of accidents by slowing down and increasing following distance
"Passenger vehicle" means
every motor vehicle, including, but not limited to, pickup trucks, vans, and sport utility vehicles designed to carry 10 passengers or fewer and used for the transportation of persons.
What is "Joshua's law"
in order to obtain a Provisional License (Class D) at 16 years of age, proof is required of having completed an approved driver training course consisting of at least 30 hours of theoretical instruction (classroom or virtual) and 6 hours of practical behind-the wheel instruction (instructor or parent taught)
What is the effect of having two or more peer passengers on the risk of a crash
it more than triples the risk of a fatal crash with a teen behind the wheel
Georgia's Implied Consent Law
requires you to submit to state administered chemical tests of your blood, breath, urine, or other bodily substances for the purpose of determining if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Your refusal to submit to the required testing may be offered as evidence against you in a court of law.
Drugs and Driving Privileges: Second Suspension
Your driver's license or driving privileges will be suspended for a minimum period of 3 years. You will be eligible to apply for reinstatement of your driver's license with proof of completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program after 1 year from the conviction date
Drugs and Driving Privileges: First Suspension
Your driver's license or driving privileges will be suspended for a minimum period of 6 months. You will not be eligible for any type of limited driving permit.
Alcohol
Zero tolerance laws in all states make it illegal for youth under 21 years of age to drive with a BAC of .02 or greater
When used correctly, safety belts are effective at helping reduce the risk of death or serious injury:
* Helps you keep control of the vehicle •Helps keep your head from striking the dash or windshield •Helps keep people in the vehicle from hitting each other •Helps spread the crash force across the stronger parts of the body •Helps keep you from being ejected from the vehicle.
The driver's license of any person under 21 years of age convicted of any of the following offenses shall be suspended for a period of 6 months for a first conviction, or for a period of 12 months for a second or subsequent suspension:
* Hit and run or leaving the scene of an accident * Racing on highways or streets * Reckless driving * Aggressive driving *Using a motor vehicle to flee or attempt to elude a police officer • Underage possession of alcohol while operating a motor vehicle • Any other offense for which 4 or more points are assessed against the driver's license • The accumulation of 4 or more points against the driver's license in any 12-month period while under 18 years of age
Safety Restraints for Children
- Infants under the age of 1 year or up to 20 pounds should be restrained in a properly installed rear-facing infant seat - toddlers up to 4 years or 40 pounds can be seated in a forward-facing car seat - children ages 4-8 between 40 and 80 pounds should be in a booster seat
Teens that do not complete the driver education requirement are not eligible to obtain a Provisional License (Class D) until
17 years of age
The minimum legal drinking age in Georgia is
21 years of age
The fatal crash rate of teenage drivers 16-19 years of age is about
4 times as high at night
What is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for teens
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens, accounting for more than one in three deaths in this age group
Restrictions of a Provisional License (Class D)
After the first and second 6-month periods, only 3 passengers under 21 years of age who are not immediate family members may ride in the vehicle being driven by the Class D holder.
WHAT IS ADAP
Alcohol and drug course established by the Georgia Department of Education and Georgia Department of Driver Services for the purpose of informing teens of the dangers involved in consuming alcohol or certain drugs in connection with operating a motor vehicle
Alcohol
Alcohol is one of the most widely used drugs in the world
Steering
Always keep both hands on the wheel unless you are safely performing another driving-related task, such as activating your turn signal
Speed
Always know your speed and the speed limit
Amphetamines
Amphetamines increase the body's regulatory functions, including heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure
Distracted Driving
Any driver age 18 or over with a Class C license is prohibited from reading, writing, or sending a text message while driving
Distracted Driving
Any driver under age 18 who holds a Class D license or a learner's permit is prohibited from using any wireless device while driving.
Safety Restraints for Children
Children under 8 years of age must be properly secured in an approved car seat or booster seat while riding in passenger automobiles, vans, and pickup trucks.
Heroin
Chronic users may develop collapsed veins, infection of the heart lining and valves, abscesses, liver or kidney disease, and pulmonary complications
Restrictions of a Provisional License (Class D)
Class D holders may not drive between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 5:00 a.m., without exception.
Cocaine
Cocaine is a highly addictive substance
Distracted Driving
Common distractions include: talking on a cell phone, texting, adjusting the stereo system, and/or the presence of passengers.
Designer and Synthetic Drugs
Designer and synthetic drugs have the same physiological effects on the body as other controlled substances
Restrictions of a Provisional License (Class D)
During the first 6 months following issuance, only the immediate family members may ride in the vehicle being driven by the Class D holder.
Restrictions of a Provisional License (Class D)
During the second 6 months following issuance, only 1 passenger under 21 years of age who is not an immediate family member may ride in the vehicle being driven by the Class D holder.
Safety Belts
Each occupant of the front seat of a passenger vehicle must be restrained by a seat safety belt approved under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208.
Ecstasy
Ecstasy can interfere with the body's ability to regulate its temperature, which can cause dangerous overheating (hyperthermia)
Space Management
Rear-end collisions are often caused by following another vehicle too closely.
Space Management
Remember that while driving at night, during inclement weather, or when hazardous road conditions are present, the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you should be even greater
Steering
Some car manufacturers recommend placing your left hand at the 8 o'clock position (instead of 9 o'clock) and your right hand at the 4 o'clock position (instead of 3 o'clock) on the steering wheel
Speed
Speeding is one of the most prevalent factors contributing to traffic crashes.
Speed
Speeding reduces a driver's ability to steer safely around curves or objects in the roadway, extends the distance necessary to stop a vehicle, and increases the distance a vehicle travels while a driver reacts to a dangerous situation.
Heroin
Street heroin often contains toxic contaminants or additives that can cause permanent damage to vital organs
What is TADRA
TADRA is an acronym for Georgia's Teenage and Adult Driver Responsibility Act
TADRA School Attendance and Conduct Requirements
Teen drivers under the age of 18 will no longer be denied a learner's permit or driver's license because of excessive absences, dropping out of school, or school misconduct. Teen drivers under the age of 18 will no longer have their learner's permit or driver's license suspended for excessive absences, dropping out of school, or school misconduct. School suspensions imposed prior to July 1, 2015 will remain in effect until they expire or are reinstated. If notice is received of one of the previously listed infractions and you have not yet applied for a Georgia driver's license or permit, you will be prohibited from obtaining a driver's license or permit until the period of suspension has ended.
What is TADRA
Teenage and Adult Driver Responsibility Act (TADRA) is a Graduated Driver's Licensing process for newly licensed drivers 15 to 18 years of age TADRA contains important provisions specifically related to driving under the influence (DUI) prevention /enforcement and school conduct/attendance requirements.
TADRA Suspensions (non-DUI)
The State of Georgia applies strict penalties to teens who fail to obey the laws regarding the operation of a motor vehicle.
Safety Restraints for Children
The car seat or booster seat must be in the rear seat and be appropriate for the child's weight and height
Cocaine
The physiological effects causes hallucinations, paranoia, aggression, insomnia, depression, and in some instances seizures, heart attack, respiratory failure, and even death
Who is considered an "immediate family member"
The term "immediate family member" shall include, "the license holder's parents and step-parents, grandparents, siblings and step-siblings, children, and any other person who resides at the license holder's residence."
Hallucinogenic Drugs
The use of hallucinogens leads to increased heart rate and blood pressure and can also cause heart and lung failure
Ecstasy
This can lead to serious heart, kidney or liver problems, and even death
Alcohol
Underage drinking is defined as consuming alcohol prior to the minimum legal drinking age of 21 years.
Amphetamines
Users experience dry mouth, increased sweating, dilated pupils, headaches, disorientation, severe depression, paranoia, fatigue, and hallucinations
Inhalants
Users of inhalants can experience nausea and nosebleeds; develop liver, lung, and kidney problems; and lose their sense of hearing or smell
Driving after Sunset
Using a light inside the car will also greatly reduce your night vision
Driving after Sunset
Vision can be severely limited at night; young drivers may find it difficult to determine size, speed, color, and distance of objects
Instructional Permit (Class CP) holders may operate any Class C vehicle:
When accompanied by a person at least 21 years of age who is licensed to drive a Class C vehicle Who is fit and capable of exercising control over the vehicle Who is occupying a seat beside the driver
STEP THREE: The Class C License Provisional License (Class D) holders may apply for a Class C Georgia driver's license:
upon reaching 18 years of age; provided, however, they have held a valid Provisional License (Class D) which is not under suspension and have not been convicted of any major traffic violations during the 12 months preceding application.
TADRA Suspensions (DUI): First Suspension
• If your BAC was .02 or greater but less than .08, your license will be suspended for a minimum period of 6 months. • If your BAC was .08 or greater or you refused implied consent testing, your license will be suspended for a minimum period of 12 months.
TADRA Suspensions (DUI): Third Suspension
• You will be declared a habitual violator and your driver's license will be revoked for a period of 5 years. • You will also be subject to the 12-month ignition interlock requirements once you become re-eligible for driving privileges.
TADRA Suspensions (DUI): Second Suspension
• Your license will be suspended for a minimum period of 18 months. •During the final 12 months, you will be eligible to have a certified and functioning ignition interlock device.