SB-35 how does alcohol use affects operators or passengers?

Alcohol can adversely affect drivers and passengers in several ways that increase the likelihood of accidents, injuries, and impaired judgment:

Impaired Decision Making: Alcohol affects the brain's decision-making centers, making individuals more likely to engage in risky behaviors, including driving under the influence.

Vision and Perception: Alcohol impairs vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision, making it difficult for drivers to see pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles.

Reaction Time: Alcohol slows reaction time, making it harder for drivers to respond to sudden changes or unexpected situations on the road.

Loss of Coordination: Alcohol affects muscle coordination, leading to problems with steering, braking, and maintaining balance for passengers.

Fatigue: Alcohol can cause drowsiness, reducing alertness and increasing fatigue, which can lead to reduced driving performance and increased accident risk.

Risk-Taking Behavior: Alcohol consumption may cause a reduction in inhibitions and increased impulsivity, making individuals more likely to take risks while operating vehicles or being passengers.

Drowsy Driving: Alcohol can worsen the effects of sleep deprivation, leading to increased fatigue and reduced alertness, similar to the effects of drowsy driving.

Violence: Alcohol can amplify emotions, leading to increased aggression and conflict among vehicle passengers.

Unsafe Behaviors: Alcohol impairs judgment, leading to unsafe behaviors, such as distracted driving, speeding, or disobeying traffic laws.

These factors combined increase the risk of road accidents, injuries, and fatalities for the affected individual, passengers, and other road users.