Impaired Driving

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We share the voices, opinions and stories of many Ventura County youth and young adults here. Not all posts reflect the opinion of BRITE or our sponsors. Managed by Ashley Heatherly.

Get a Ride, Don't Drink and Drive

A college student describes ways to prevent impaired and drunk driving, including what to do if your friend is impaired and wants to drive.

Anonymous

Jan 9, 20232 min read

We see the inside of a moving car from the driver's seat. There are blurry street lights in green, red, and yellow in front of the car. We get a sense of moving really fast and being out of control.

Why is Impaired Driving a Social Norm?

A discussion of why impaired driving is accepted as a social norm and the harms this causes.

Kyra Boring

Dec 15, 20222 min read

Two young people are riding in a car and smiling. The driver has one hand on the steering wheel and is holding an open bottle of beer in the other hand. The text reads, "Impaired driving is no joke."

Impaired Driving is No Joke

A college student discusses their feelings about drunk and impaired driving and ways to get home safely.

Anonymous

Dec 5, 20222 min read

A close up photo of a couple of nuggets of cannabis, a rolled joint, and some car keys on a white surface.

Cannabis and Driving – No Big Deal?

A discussion of the dangers of driving under the influence of cannabis.

Anonymous

Aug 9, 20223 min read

An infographic about statistics of alcohol-involved deaths in California.

Impaired Driving in California: Fast Facts and How to Prevent Teen Car Crashes

A discussion of impaired driving in California with ways to prevention teen car crashes.

Anonymous

Jul 5, 20225 min read

A broken, green beer bottle is laying on the sand with a wave of water on the right. The text reads, "Up to 70% of water recreation deaths of teens and adults involve the use of alcohol."

Risky Drinking Can Put a Chill on Your Summer Fun

A discussion of the risks of drinking alcohol while doing summer activities like swimming, boating, etc.

Ashley H

Jun 9, 20223 min read

A picture of a young person driving a car on the highway. We see their hands on the steering wheel and a bright blue sky ahead. The text reads, "How do you feel when you drive?"

Driving Challenges

A college student discusses common challenges when driving, including reasons to not drive impaired or distracted.

David Zecua

May 12, 20222 min read

A young person with bloodshot red eyes is looking up as if in a rearview mirror with their mouth open as if they are surprised. We can see police siren lights in the background as if they are being pulled over. The text reads, "WeeDUI is real. You can get a DUI for marijuana. DUI = arrested for marijuana, alcohol, prescription & other drugs."

Impaired Driving: How Cannabis, Alcohol, and Prescription Drugs Can Affect You

A discussion of impaired driving and the effects of cannabis, alcohol, Rx drugs, and the ways they can affect your ability to drive safely.

Ashley H

Apr 26, 20224 min read

Two people are sitting at a table. One person has a glass fun of beer and is reaching for their car keys on the able. The other person is grabbing the first person's hand to stop them from grabbing their car keys.

The Dangers of Impaired Driving

A discussion of the dangers of impaired driving and ways to prevent it.

Ashley H

Mar 31, 20225 min read

A white person is sitting in the driver's seat of a car rolling a cannabis joint.

Drug-impaired Driving: How Cannabis Impairs Drivers

A discussion of the effects of cannabis on a person's ability to drive safely including how to plan ahead so you don't drive impaired.

Ashley H

Mar 29, 20223 min read

A close-up of two toy cars, one a police car and the other a red sports car. Behind them is a regular-sized glass of brown liquor.

Impaired Driving: Data and Resources for California

An overview of impaired driving data and resources in California.

Ashley H

Mar 29, 20223 min read

A young person is driving a car with one hand on the steering wheel and the other hand holding up a green bottle of beer as if they are drinking it while driving. We do not see this person's face.

Prevent Impaired Driving and DUIs: Try No Drive Five

A discussion of the dangers of impaired driving and how to prevent DUIs.

Ashley H

Mar 19, 20223 min read

A group of young people are at a bar wearing various green props like glasses, hats, and beads, and drinking from red Solo cups. They are clearly celebrating St. Patrick's Day.

St. Patrick's Day & Impaired Driving

A discussion of the dangers of impaired driving on St. Patrick's Day.

Ashley H

Mar 16, 20222 min read

A blurry picture of a school bus in motion.

The News

A short story about an impaired driver hitting a school bus to discuss the harms and risks of impaired and drunk driving.

Anonymous

Jan 6, 20223 min read

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Categories

Get a Ride, Don't Drink and Drive

Why is Impaired Driving a Social Norm?

Impaired Driving is No Joke

Cannabis and Driving – No Big Deal?

Impaired Driving in California: Fast Facts and How to Prevent Teen Car Crashes

Risky Drinking Can Put a Chill on Your Summer Fun

Driving Challenges

Impaired Driving: How Cannabis, Alcohol, and Prescription Drugs Can Affect You

The Dangers of Impaired Driving

Drug-impaired Driving: How Cannabis Impairs Drivers

Impaired Driving: Data and Resources for California

Prevent Impaired Driving and DUIs: Try No Drive Five

St. Patrick's Day & Impaired Driving

The News