Online Drugs & Alcohol Course
This course aims to provide helpful and needed information surrounding the harmful effects and consequences of drug and alcohol use while driving. Please note this is not a replacement for any court-mandated course.
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Overview of Australian Road Safety Regulations
Legal definitions of impaired driving offences
Understanding the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limits and consequences for exceeding them.
Mobile Drug Testing (MDT) & Random Breath Testing (RBT)
Module 1 Quiz
Understanding impairment and its impact on driving performance
Common substances and their effects on motor skills, reaction time, and decision-making
Differences between impairment from alcohol, illicit drugs, and prescription medications
Module 2 Quiz
Cultural norms surrounding alcohol consumption and driving in Australia
Social influences on drinking and driving behaviour
Strategies for challenging cultural attitudes and promoting responsible choices
Module 3 Quiz
Strategies for avoiding driving under the influence
Planning ahead and arranging alternative transportation
Harm reduction techniques for minimising risk in social settings
Module 4 Quiz
Recognising signs of impairment in oneself and others
Effective communication strategies for intervening in potentially dangerous situations
Accessing support services and resources for substance abuse treatment and recovery
Module 5 Quiz