Our Community Traffic Safety Program recently held an impaired and distracted driving educational demonstration for “Interact” club students at Neshaminy High School of the Neshaminy School District.
Students had the opportunity to try fatal vision impairment goggles to simulate behaviors of individuals impaired by alcohol at different Blood Alcohol Content levels. There was also an opportunity to try marijuana and drug impairment goggles as well as drowsy goggles and receive materials highlighting the importance of making safe and smart decisions when driving.
“Our goal is to provide students and even teachers with a realistic experience that shows how impaired vision and delayed reactions affect their ability to function safely,” said Carly Wible, Community Traffic Safety Program Manager at TMA Bucks. “Fatal vision goggles give them a hands-on perspective of how dangerous impairment can be and encourage them to make smart, responsible choices that protect themselves and others.”
The “Interact” club is under the direction of Ms. Suzi Drake and is an international service-learning organization affiliated with the Feasterville and Langhorne Rotaries. Each year the “Interact” club students promote seatbelt safety as leaders for the Bucks County High School Seatbelt Safety Challenge presented by NJM Insurance.
If your school or organization would like to schedule similar free programming please contact Carly at carly@bctma.com or 267-895-5186.
