Transcript Driver Education Survey

Driver Education
Impaired Driving
Survey Results
Survey completed in November 2014
Results published in May 2015
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A survey was completed with Wisconsin driver’s education (DE) instructors to
explore the current coverage of impaired driving materials within their DE
curriculums. This survey was sponsored by the Wisconsin Intoxicated Driver
Program (IDP) Advisory Committee – Prevention Workgroup.
Thank you to all those who participated.
The results listed here are based solely on responses of the 89 individuals
who participated in the survey. The survey was not tested for its validity nor
reliability and did not use a pure random sampling technique. Thus, there
could be inherent biases as a result of the open survey format.
However, this survey provides a good start for learning about what is
currently being taught in DE regarding impaired driving, and to determine
how the Prevention Workgroup may be able to help DE instructors in their
quest to provide the highest quality, most engaging instruction on impaired
driving.
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How Many Hours of Classroom Instructional
Hours Does Your Program Provide?
% of Programs by Hours of Instruction
2% 2%
30 Hrs
19%
>30 - 40
>40- 49
77%
>50
96% of the programs are less than 40 hours of instruction. 77% of programs
provide the minimum 30 hours required to be approved. NOTE: New
national standards (if adopted) likely will encourage a minimum of 45 hours.
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Time Allotted to Impaired Driving
Hours Dedicated
to Impaired
Driving
Average % of
Total Program
Dedicated to
Impaired Driving
# of Programs
% Of
Respondents’
Programs
2.5 hrs
8%
22
27%
2 hrs
6%
34
42%
1 hr
3%
21
26%
.5 hr
2%
4
5%
Average percent of course time programs dedicate toward impaired
driving is about 5% of total course time rounding to the nearest whole
percent.
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NOTE: 69% of the respondents provide two or more hours of instruction
on impaired driving.
Which Substances Are Taught During
Instruction?
Drugs/Substances
Percent - Yes
Alcohol
100
Prescription medications
100
Marijuana
98.84
Over-the-counter medications
95.45
Methamphetamine
72.6
Heroin
70.67
Synthetic marijuana
48.53
Bath salts
19.35
DHS publishes an epidemiological report every two years that
lists Wisconsin statistics for trends in alcohol and drug use.
These reports and other data are available online:
http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/stats/aoda.htm
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Please List Any Other Drugs Covered in Your Course
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Barbituates
Hallucinogens (LSD, psilocybin mushrooms)
Energy drinks and caffeine
Cocaine and other stimulants
Cough syrups and sleeping aides
Club drugs (Ecstasy/MDMA)
Designer drugs (Rohypnol/“date rape drug”, GHB, Ketamine)
Inhalants (Reddi Whip, whiteout, compressed air)
Tobacco and other nicotine products
Antifreeze and other forms of non-consumable alcohol products
Prescription and non-prescription drugs (pain pills, opiates)
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*Also mentioned discussing drugs that look like candy
What Non-Lecture Specific Activities Do You
Use? (Response Frequencies)
60
50
50
40
35
28
30
24
20
10
0
Video/DVD
Drunk Goggles
Speaker
Articles/discussions
Other activities include sharing stories from past work experiences,
using a PBT device, sharing photos, role playing, developing PSAs, use of
educational games, and PowerPoints. NOTE: For “Speaker” category,
40% brought in law enforcement speakers and 60% were other types of
speakers.
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Do You Feel You Have Adequate Resources
About Substance Use and Impaired Driving?
41 %
59 %
Yes
No
NOTE: When asked whether instructors feel their resources are
effective, 84% responded “Yes.”
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On What Topics You’d Like More Information?
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
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What Are The Main Barriers To Adding Information
About Impaired Driving To The Curriculum?
76% of respondents did not identify barriers to adding additional impaired
driving materials to their curriculums.
Of the 24% who identified barriers, the following areas were identified:
Time and so
much content to
cover
5%
5%
Changes require
DOT Approval
90%
Money
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Do You Link Or Connect With Any Alcohol And
Drug Resources In Your Local Community?
42%
58%
Do Not Link to
Community
Resources
Do Link to Commuity
Resources
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Who Do You Link With Most?
60%
60%
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40%
24%
30%
20%
8%
8%
10%
0%
Police/Enforcement:
The Stop, the Tests,
Arrest and Processing,
and Jailing
Assessment/Treatment
Services Professionals
Medical (Nurses and
EMT's)
Education/Prevention
Advocates
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How Effective Do You Feel Alcohol And Other Drug
Abuse Education Is In Reducing Impaired Driving?
16%
1%
Not Effective At All
11%
Somewhat Ineffective
Somewhat Effective
72%
Very Effective
Note: 83% of the respondents believe instruction is somewhat to very
effective in preventing impaired driving.
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Factors Which Challenge Effectiveness Of
Impaired Driving Educational Curriculum
Many respondents felt there are other roadblocks to effectively
reducing impaired driving:
 Wisconsin’s alcohol culture
 Limited information about alcohol and other drugs in homes,
schools, and communities
Lack of positive role models and/or level of parental
involvement
 Lack of effective strategies to instruct and engage students
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Which Topics On Impaired Driving Do You
Believe Should Be Included, As A Minimum, In
Driver Education?
 Victim Impact Panel
 Wisconsin laws on impaired driving
 Costs and consequences of an Operating While Intoxicated (OWI)
offense
 Alcohol and drugs and how they affect the body and driving
(including when combined with other substances/drugs)
 Blood alcohol levels and metabolism rates
 Alternatives to driving impaired (safe ride programs, designated
drivers, etc.)
 Share local stories of OWI accidents with fatalities and the ripple
effect to the community
 Traffic stop procedures
 Hangovers and the risk of an OWI the next morning
 Hosting parties/how to be responsible host
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Would You Attend A Professional Development
Workshop On Impaired Driving At An Annual
Driver Education Conference?
8%
Yes
No
92%
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Sample of Comments From Respondents
• “We need updated videos about drugs and alcohol for these kids to get the
message.”
• “We need specific true examples of how lives have been destroyed by
drugs or alcohol.”
• “When alcohol use is made so attractive in the media, no school or parent
can do much, to be honest.”
• “Impaired driving is more than just alcohol and other drugs! We cover the
alcohol and drugs and their effects on driving, but distracted driving is a
much bigger problem.”
• “I would like specific true examples of DWI and other causes of crashes and
the penalties.”
• “We are ALWAYS looking for engaging and updated materials to try to help
our students make good choices. We REALLY appreciate that this is being
seriously looked into. THANK YOU!!!”
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Wisconsin Resources
• Local Wisconsin Alliance for Youth Coalitions:
http://www.allwisyouth.org/
• DOT: Statistics, laws, blood alcohol calculator and penalty information
on impaired driving in Wisconsin:
http://dot.wi.gov/safety/motorist/drunkdriving/
• DHS: IDP directory which lists OWI assessment agencies by County in
Wisconsin: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/idp/directory.htm
• DPI: Youth Risk Behavior Survey which provides youth substance use
data in Wisconsin: http://sspw.dpi.wi.gov/sspw_yrbsindx
• Parents Who Host, Lose The Most campaign:
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/aoda/pwhltmindex.htm
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National Resources
National Institute on Drug Abuse – The
Science of Addiction
http://www.drugabuse.gov/sites/default/fil
es/sciofaddiction.pdf
NHTSA – Distracted, Drowsy, and Impaired
Driving http://www.distraction.gov/,
http://www.nhtsa.gov/Driving+Safety/Dro
wsy+Driving and
http://www.nhtsa.gov/Impaired
Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA) –
Articles, Stats, and Free Publications
http://store.samhsa.gov/
American Driver and Traffic Safety
Education Association - Free
resources on distracted driving
and impaired driving
http://www.adtsea.org/
AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety:
http://www.aaafoundation.org/
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Apps
Health Line Addiction: 23 iphone/Android phone applications for
monitoring alcohol, planning drinking occasions, and recovery support
http://www.healthline.com/health-slideshow/top-alcoholism-iphoneandroid-apps#19
o Drinking Buddy: monitors drinking, can remind a person of their limit,
calculates BAC, and cues a person to call for a ride.
o Blood Alcohol Calculator: enter weight, drinks consumed and get BAC.
o SoberApp: determines BAC and hours until sober.
o AlcoDroid Alcohol Tracker: set a goal and it monitors use and holds user
accountable
Zero in Wisconsin: Youth specific and includes
BAC calculator, designated driver game, and
safe ride resources, etc.
http://www.zeroinwisconsin.gov/index.html
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