Georgia ADAP

TADRA stands for...

Georgia's Teenage and Adult Driver Responsibility Act

TADRA is...

a set of laws enacted in 1997 with the intent of reducing fatal motor vehicle crashes involving teenage drivers

TADRA also contains...

important provisions specificall related to driving under the influence (DUI) prevention and enforcement and school enrollement requirements

Instructional Permit is..

Class CP

A Georgia Instructional Permit is granted to a person...

at least 15 years of age upon passing a written knowledge exam

After being issued a Class CP....

you 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.

A Provisional License is...

Class D

A Georgia Provisional License is granted to...

persons 16 and 17 years of age that have held an Instructional Permit for 12 months and 1 day, completed ADAP, and passed a road skills test

At age 16, pursuant to Joshua's Law,

teens must show proof of having successfully completed an approved driver training course consisting of at least 30 hours of theoretical instruction and 6 hours of practical behind-the-wheel instruction

A Class D license Holder may not...

drive between the hours of 12:00 am and 5:00 am

(Class D) During the first 6 months...

only immediate family members may ride in the vehicle

(Class D) During the second 6 months...

only one passenger under 21 years of age who is not a family member can ride in the vehicle

After the 1st and 2nd 6 month periods...

only 3 passengers under 21 years of age can ride in the vehicle

Provisional License holders may apply for a Class C Georgia driver's license upon reaching...

18 years of age

The driver's license of any person under 21 years of age convicted of any of the offenses shall be

suspended for a period of 6 months for a first conviction or 12 months for a second or subsequent suspension

Offenses

Hit and run, racing on highways/ streets, using a motor vehicle to flee from the police, reckless driving, aggressive driving, underage possession of alcohol while operating a motor vehicle, etc.

Persons under 21 years of age are presumed to be DUI if...

they are operating a motor vehicle and BAC is .02 or greater

BAC stands for

blood alcohol concentration

(First suspension) BAC is .02 or greater but less than .08=

minimum of 6 months suspension, 12 months if t=you had previous offenses, you will not be eligible for any type of limited driving permit

(Second suspension of DUI within a 5-year-period)

suspended for a minimum of 18 months, no driving privileges, during final 2 months- you can be eligible for a limited permit w/o the interlock restriction

(Third suspension)

you will be declared a habitual violator, driver's license will be revoked for 5 years, have to have a 12-month ignition interlock requirement once you become eligible for the reinstatement of your driving privileges

Anyone under 18 years of age must

be enrolled in a public or private school to obtain a driver's license or instructional permit (also needs a Certification of Enrollment) (Under 18 that's not enrolled in school= GED, HS diploma, etc.

Georgia's Implied Consent Law

requires you to submit to state- administered chemical tests of your blood, breath, urine, or other bodily substances for determining if you are under the influence

Refusal of Georgia's Implied Consent Law results in...

suspension for 1 year

TADRA Responsible Adult Requirements

1) be present to sign the application and complete the Responsible Adult Affidavit

2) 18 years or older

3) has personal knowledge of the applicant

Motor vehicle crashes are...

the leading cause of death for U.S. teens

Teens that do not complete an approved driver training course...

are not eligible to obtain a Provisional License until 17 years of age

Long-term alcohol use is associated with...

liver disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurological damage; also depression, anxiety, and antisocial personality disorder

All states prohibit the purchase of alcohol by persons younger than...

21 years of age

Underage drinking is

consuming alcohol prior to the minimum legal drinking age of 21 years.

Zero tolerance laws in all states make it....

illegal for youth under 21 years of age to drive with a BAC or .02 or greater

Marijuana remains...

the most abused illicit substance among youth

Marijuana can be...

addictive and can lead to the use of other drugs

Effects of marijuana

impairs judgement, distorts perception, can weaken a person's performance in school/ work, increases the risk of a traffic crash, creates breathing problem, increases the chance of a heart attack, can limit the body's ability to fight infection, can drop IQs

Cocaine is a...

highly addictive substance

Cocaine causes...

hallucinations, paranoia, aggression, insomnia, depression, seizures, heart attacks, respiratory failure, or death

Ecstasy can interfere with...

the body's ability to regulate body temperature (which can causes dangerous overheating aka hyperthermia)

Using ecstasy can lead to...

serious heart, kidney, or liver problems, or death

Hallucinogens change the way the...

brain interprets time, reality, and its environment

Users of hallucinogens may...

hear voices, see images, and feel things that do not exist; can also lead to an increased heart rate, blood pressure, or can cause heart/ lung failure

Heroin enters the brain very quickly,

making it highly addictive

Heroin slows the...

thought process, reaction time, memory, and affects how the user acts or makes decisions

Heroin users may develop...

collapsed veins, infection of the heart lining and valves, abscesses, liver or kidney diseases, pneumonia, and clogged blood vessels

Inhalants are

substances or fumes from products such as glue or paint thinner that are sniffed or huffed to use an immediate high

Inhalants affect...

the brain with much greater speed and force than many other substances

Users of inhalants may experience...

irreversible physical and mental damages, irregular heartbeat from lack of oxygen, nausea, nosebleeds, liver/lung/kidney problems, loss of hearing or smell, reduced muscle tone

Methamphetamines increase...

the body's regulatory functions (heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure)

Users of methamphetamines experience

dry mouth, increased sweating, dilated pupils, headaches, disorientation, severe depression, paranoia, fatigue, and hallucinations, (sometimes a stroke)

Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs include...

pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, and depressants (Examples: Oxycontin, Perocet, Adderall, Xanax)

OTC medications are

widely available , free or inexpensive, and falsely believed to be safer than illicit drugs

Use of OTC drugs can cause...

serious health effects, addiction, and death

Georgia has outlawed the

possession and sale of bath salts and K2 (synthetic marijuana)

Drugs (DUI)

First suspension= suspension for 180 days, ineligibility for any type of limited driving permit

Second suspension= driver's license will be suspended for a minimum period of 3 years, may reapply for reinstatement by submitting proof of completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program after 1 year

Occupant Safety Law

requires that each occupant in a front seat be restrained by a seat belt

Hands- Free Georgia Act

prohibits the use of hand held devices while driving a motor vehicle

Safety belts have...

proven to be the most effective occupant protection in all types of vehicle crashes

Children under 8 must...

be properly restrained in a restraining system appropriate for the child's height and weight

Gripping the steering wheel:

left hand at 9 o'clock and right hand at 3 o'clock or hands at 8 'clock and 4 o'clock (Always keep both hands on the wheel unless you a performing another driving task)

Driving after sunset:

Look out for head-light beams, avoid using lights inside the car, slow down and increase following distance

Speeding is...

one of the most prevalent factors contributing to traffic crashes

When driving,

always know your speed and the speed limit (take into account bad weather or dangerous road conditions)

Space management:

1) 3 seconds behind

2)use a reference point

3)make sure you see the back of the tires of the car in front of you

Tire pressure:

1) Use a tire pressure gauge to check tire pressure by looking at the psi located in the door jam of the vehicle

2) Do the penny test

Distracted driving...

increases the risk of crashing

Distracted driving includes...

talking on the phone, texting, eating, using a GPS, adjusting the radio, or paying attention to a passenger or pet

Texting and Driving:

A phone can only be used with headphones, a wireless device, or a phone holder/ mounted device

Penalties for texting and driving:

1st conviction: 1 point and a fine not more than $50

2nd conviction: 2 points and a fine not more than $100

3rd conviction: 3 points and fine not more than $150

Three steps in the Graduated Driving Process:

Class CP-> Class D-> Class C

BAC of .02% =

loss of judgement, relaxation, body warmth, altered mood

BAC of .05% =

exagerrated behavior, loss of small muscle control, impaired judgement, a good feeling, lowered alertness, release of inhibition

BAC of .08% =

Muscle coordination becomes poor, harder to detect danger, Impaired judgement, self-control, reasoning, and memory