Kansas Farm Bureau®
“DO-IT-YOURSELF” SAFETY PROGRAM
FATAL VISION
Driving under the influence is a serious legal offence that can result in injury and even death. Use these materials to impress upon program participants the seriousness of drunk driving, and the importance of safe alcohol consumption.
Kansas Highway Patrol Public Resource
Officers (PRO) make safety presentations to schools and community groups.
Each of the seven field troops has a PRO who answers questions from the public
and
works with local media.
Click
here to find out which of the KHP Public Resource Officers to
contact for a safety presentation in your area.
Driver Education
Standards
Standard 6:
Alcohol/Drug Awareness
Benchmark 1:
Student will understand
Indicator 1: The
student will understand the Kansas Implied Consent Law and possible
testing procedures.
Indicator 2: The
student will understand the State’s intoxication laws and penalties
(blood alcohol intoxication):
a)
Implied consent law
b)
Blood alcohol content (
c)
Driving under influence (DUI)
d)
Minor in possession (MIP)
e)
Open container (OC)
f)
Prescription drugs
g)
Non-prescription drugs (OTC)
h)
Illegal drugs
Benchmark 2:
Student will understand effects of alcohol on the driving task.
Indicator 1: The
student will have knowledge of why alcohol is the most commonly
misused drug.
Indicator 2: The
student will understand physiological and psychological effects of
drinking and drug use on driving.
Indicator 3:
The student will understand these factors influencing alcohol and
other drug usage:
a) Peer pressure
b) Influence of parents
c) Sociological factors
d) Emotions
e) Custom
f) Hospitality
g) Environment
Questions? Contact the Safety Division at 785/587-6150.
