Prevention and Intervention Flashcards

What is a sign that someone may be too impaired to drive?

Answer: They have difficulty walking straight

Difficulty walking straight, often referred to as impaired coordination or staggering, is a common and visible sign of impairment due to alcohol or drug consumption. This physical manifestation indicates that an individual's motor skills and balance are significantly affected, making them unsafe to operate a vehicle. Other signs like slurred speech or impaired judgment also point to impairment.

If you are at a party and plan to drive home later, which of the following is the best option to ensure your safety?

Answer: Drink water and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the night

The best way to ensure safety if you plan to drive home after a party is to avoid alcohol entirely or to strictly limit consumption and alternate with non-alcoholic drinks. Drinking water and non-alcoholic beverages helps you stay hydrated and prevents or minimizes alcohol intake, ensuring you remain sober and capable of driving safely. This proactive approach prioritizes responsible decision-making and reduces the risk of impaired driving.

What should you do if you see someone about to drive who you believe is impaired?

Answer: Take their keys and help them find another way home

If you believe someone is impaired and about to drive, the most responsible and effective course of action is to prevent them from getting behind the wheel. Taking their keys removes the immediate danger, and then helping them arrange alternative transportation, such as a ride-share, taxi, or a sober friend, ensures their safety and the safety of others on the road. This intervention can prevent serious accidents and potential harm.

What is one effective way to prevent a friend from driving under the influence of alcohol?

Answer: Offer to drive them home

Offering to drive a friend home is a direct and effective way to prevent them from driving under the influence. This action removes the opportunity for impaired driving, prioritizing their safety and the safety of others on the road. It's a responsible intervention that avoids dangerous alternatives like encouraging them to drive slowly or ignoring the situation.

Which of the following strategies can help reduce the likelihood of impaired driving?

Answer: Planning for designated driver before going out

Planning for a designated driver before going out is a proactive and highly effective strategy to prevent impaired driving. This ensures that a sober individual is responsible for transportation, eliminating the risk of anyone in the group driving under the influence of alcohol or other substances. It establishes a clear safety plan before consumption begins.