persuasive speech on drinking and driving
Drinking and driving
I’m Mikelle Rittenhouse; id like everyone to take a moment to mentally prepare yourself for the effects of drinking and driving that you will see during this speech as it may be disturbing for some people. Now I would like to show you a video. I’m showing you all this today because what happened to Lenient Kildes mother is an accident that could have been prevented if people were more educated about the risk of drinking and driving.
Many people who have been intoxicated report feeling completely capable of getting behind the wheel, but you can’t always go by how you feel. According to MADD, or Mothers Against Drunk Driving low doses, alcohol causes impaired concentration, slower reflexes, impaired reaction time, and reduced coordination.
In medium doses, it also causes slurred speech, drowsiness, altered emotions, depression or aggression.
And in high doses, or binge drinking, it can also cause vomiting, difficulty breathing, alcohol poisoning, and comas.
Do you really think someone would be able to drive safely from one place to another with all these side affects? I think not.
If that isn’t enough to convince you not to drink and drive then maybe knowing the consequences will change your mind. Driving under the influence or while intoxicated is a serious criminal offense. First does anyone know what the legal drinking limit is? Its .08 BAL. Alcohol consumption is measured in Blood alcohol level (how much alcohol is in the blood stream) and not by how many drinks you have had because the type of drink, and your, age gender, weight, and metabolism are all factors that determine your BAL. For example you could drink a certain amount on one day and be under the limit, but have the same amount the next day and be over .08. According to Criminal.Lawyers.com Penalties for a DUI or driving under the influence include: temporary impounding of you vehicle, a fine up to several thousand dollars, probation, possible jail time, revocation of your
I’m Mikelle Rittenhouse; id like everyone to take a moment to mentally prepare yourself for the effects of drinking and driving that you will see during this speech as it may be disturbing for some people. Now I would like to show you a video. I’m showing you all this today because what happened to Lenient Kildes mother is an accident that could have been prevented if people were more educated about the risk of drinking and driving.
Many people who have been intoxicated report feeling completely capable of getting behind the wheel, but you can’t always go by how you feel. According to MADD, or Mothers Against Drunk Driving low doses, alcohol causes impaired concentration, slower reflexes, impaired reaction time, and reduced coordination.
In medium doses, it also causes slurred speech, drowsiness, altered emotions, depression or aggression.
And in high doses, or binge drinking, it can also cause vomiting, difficulty breathing, alcohol poisoning, and comas.
Do you really think someone would be able to drive safely from one place to another with all these side affects? I think not.
If that isn’t enough to convince you not to drink and drive then maybe knowing the consequences will change your mind. Driving under the influence or while intoxicated is a serious criminal offense. First does anyone know what the legal drinking limit is? Its .08 BAL. Alcohol consumption is measured in Blood alcohol level (how much alcohol is in the blood stream) and not by how many drinks you have had because the type of drink, and your, age gender, weight, and metabolism are all factors that determine your BAL. For example you could drink a certain amount on one day and be under the limit, but have the same amount the next day and be over .08. According to Criminal.Lawyers.com Penalties for a DUI or driving under the influence include: temporary impounding of you vehicle, a fine up to several thousand dollars, probation, possible jail time, revocation of your