Session 32 - Health and Driving

According to the video, how many people will be involved in an alcohol-related crash in their lifetime?

a. 1 in 2. (b.) 1 in 3. c. 1 in 4. d. 1 in 5.

According to the video, how many teens are killed by drunk driving everyday?

a. 12. b. 9. (c.) 8. d. 5.

If a teenage girl has a blood alcohol content of .05, how much more likely is she to get in a crash than if she was sober according to the video?

a. 18 times. b. 20 times. c. 32 times. (d.) 54 times.

When is it all right to drive if a driver is being treated for a heart condition?

a. When they are well rested. b. When they feel no signs of anything wrong with their heart. (c.) When their doctor says the condition will not affect their ability to drive safely. d. All of the above.

True or False: Epilepsy is generally not dangerous if it is under medical control.

(a.) True. b. False.

Epilepsy:

As long as it is under medical control, epilepsy generally is not dangerous. In Wisconsin, you may drive if you are under the care of a doctor and have not had a seizure for three months.

Diabetes:

Diabetics who take insulin should not drive when there is any chance of an insulin reaction, blackout, convulsion or shock. Such a situation could result from skipping a meal or snack, or from taking the wrong amount of insulin. It is also a good idea to have someone else drive for you during times when your doctor is adjusting your insulin dosage. If you have diabetes, you should also have your eyes checked regularly for possible night blindness or other vision problems.

Emotions

Emotions can have a great effect on your ability to drive safely. You may not be able to drive well if you are overly worried, excited, afraid, angry or depressed. If you are angry or excited, give yourself time to cool off. If necessary take a short walk, but ?stay off the road until you have calmed down. If you are worried, "down", or upset about something, try to keep your mind on your driving. Some people find listening to the radio helps.

If you are impatient:

Give yourself extra time for your driving trip. Leave a few minutes early. If you have plenty of time, you will not tend to speed or do other things that can get you a traffic ticket or cause a crash. Don't be impatient about waiting for a train to cross in front of you. Driving around lowered gates or trying to beat the train can be fatal.

Heart condition:

People with heart diseases that can cause fainting or a heart attack should not get behind the wheel. If you are being treated by a doctor for a heart condition, ask if the condition could affect your ability to drive safely.