Operation Teen Safe Driving demonstration
by Leah Wilke
January 21, 2010
Members of Griggsville-Perry High School's Operation Teen Safe Driving (OTSD) held a demonstration during half time of the Lady Tornadoes basketball game Thursday night, January 21 to demonstrate what an impaired driver looks like when he or she thinks she is sober but is actually legally drunk. OTSD not only teaches teens about safe driving but it also places strong emphasis on making good decisions.
OTSD members set up the gym with cones as contestants wore simulated "beer goggles" to give the impression of driving while intoxicated. Participants were paired up as partners and given a scooter to drive. The driver pushed their partner in and out of cones to a finish line. It was easy for the crowd to see how the goggles obviously distorted the judgment of the participants.
After the groups finished, OTSD threw out prizes to those who participated and those who watched the demonstration.
What did you think of the OTSD demonstration?
| Date | Subject | Posted by: |
|---|---|---|
| 01/25/2010 | Awesome Program! Enjoyed it very much!Thank you! | Cathy mcdanielc@griggsvilleperry.com Griggsville - Perry CUSD #4 Secretary |
| 01/27/2010 | OTSD has promoted safe driving for 3 years. Stats reported in 2007 175 teen deaths, 2008 94 teen deaths, and 2009 45 teen deaths due to vehicle accidents. The program is working and we are proud to be a part of something that works for our teens. | Mrs. Clanton clantonk@griggsvilleperry.com Griggsville-Perry High School Principal |
