The Dalton Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Unit will be conducting Fatal Vision Classes at Dalton High School on December 10th and 12th, in conjunction with the school’s Drivers Ed Program. It is a two-day program. Students will be in the classroom the first day and on the second day will be allowed to drive a golf cart, wearing Fatal Vision Goggles which simulate intoxication. This will be the first time that the new golf cart, recently obtained though donations by 42 business partners in the Dalton area, will be used at the high school.
During the classroom portion of the program, officers from the Traffic Enforcement Unit will speak to the students about the dangers of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The officers will also speak to the students about traffic law pertaining to teenage drivers, including class CP and class D driving licenses. On the second day, a cone course will be set up and students, wearing Fatal Vision Goggles, will attempt to drive a golf cart through the course. The golf cart exercise is used to illustrate how a driver’s vision is impaired while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
The purpose of the class is to get students to understand the consequences of drinking alcohol or using drugs and then getting behind the wheel of an automobile, or being a passenger of a friend or family member that is operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Car crashes are the number one killer of young adults across the country, due to the lack of driving experience, and in some cases the addition of alcohol and drugs to the mix.
In addition, the department will conduct the Fatal Vision Classes at the request of any organization in the community. When requested, the Fatal Vision Class can be put on for your organization by contacting Dalton Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Unit at 706-278-9085, ext 124.
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