Current Drinking and Driving Knowledge, Behaviors and Attitudes in Regards to Current DUI Laws, and

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Current Drinking and Driving Knowledge, Behaviors
and Attitudes in Regards to Current DUI Laws, and
Use of a Safe Ride Public Transportation System.
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Purpose

• To assess knowledge concerning current DUI laws
  in Illinois.
• To determine current drinking and driving
  behavior of individuals 21 and older.
• To determine attitudes concerning current DUI
  enforcement tactics.
• To determine attitudes concerning the use of a
  public sponsored safe ride program.

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Methods

• A self reporting survey was administered to 50
  individuals 21 years and older. Participation was
  voluntary.
• The study was administered during a three day
  period at 3 of the most frequented bars within
  town X.
• Individuals were asked to participate in the
  study before placing their orders with bar staff.
  

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Methods / Data Analysis

• The completed questionnaires were numerically
  coded and frequency analysis was conducted using
  SPSS. Mean /- SD was calculated for Sex, Race,
  and Age.

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Results(Sex, Race, Age)

• Males 32, 64
• Females 18 36
• Caucasian 45, 90
• African American 4, 8
• Other 1, 2

• 21-24yrs 11, 22
• 25-34yrs 19, 38
• 35-44yrs 8, 16
• 45-54yrs 4, 8
• 55-64yrs 6, 12
• 65 and older 2, 4

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Results(Behaviors)

• 90 of the participants drink alcohol.
• 50 of participants drink at least 3 days a week.
  
• 80 of participants reported they are more likely
  to drink at a bar,
• 42 or respondents say they drink an average of 3
  drinks per hour.

• 64 of the participants say they usually drive
  home after drinking.
• 36 of the participants have to drive an average
  of 2-4 miles in order to get home after drinking.
  24 drive an average of 5-7 miles in order to get
  home after drinking.

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Results(Knowledge)

• KR-20 4.10 not correct
• Group Mean 4.66
• Standard Deviation .96
• 66 of respondents knew the definition of DUI.
• 100 of respondents knew the correct BAC level.

• 62 of respondents knew the correct BAC for
  individuals that possess a CDL.
• 62 of respondents answered question 4 correctly.
  
• 76 of respondents answered question 5 correctly.
  
• 100 of respondents answered question 6
  correctly.

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Knowledge Percentage of correct responses
between sex.
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RESULTS(Attitudes)

• Cronbach Alpha 0.54
• 64 of respondents agreed that New DUI
  regulations do not prevent people from drinking
  and driving.
• 48 of respondents strongly agreed that extra
  police patrols do not prevent Drinking an
  Driving.

• 56 of respondents agreed that roadside safety
  checks do not prevent drinking and driving.
• 50 of respondents agreed that there should be
  public transportation throughout the week. 36 of
  respondents disagreed to the notion.

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RESULTS(Attitudes)

• 56 of respondents agreed that there should be
  public transportation available during the
  weekend.
• 38 of respondents agree that they would use
  public transportation to get home after drinking.

• 54 of respondents agreed that they would
  consider paying a small fee to help support a
  public transportation system.
• According to questions 13,14,15 a majority of
  those surveyed do not believe extra laws,
  patrols, and safety checks prevent people from
  drinking and driving.

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RESULTS(Attitudes)

• According to questions 16,17 a majority of
  individuals agree that there should be some form
  of public transportation available during the
  week and weekend between the hours of 10 pm and 4
  am.

• Questions 18 and 19 showed that a majority of
  those surveyed agreed that they would use public
  transportation if available to get home after
  drinking, and that they would consider paying a
  small fee to help support the system.

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Attitude Questions Means between sex.
Same as with knowledge
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Conclusions

• Individuals are knowledgeable in regards to
  current Illinois DUI laws and regulation.
• Individuals use the bar as a social outlet
  resulting in increased days drinking and drinks
  consumed in a one hour period.

• Individuals are going to continue to drive
  themselves home after drinking regardless of DUI
  regulations and enforcement tactics.
• If given an option individuals will use the Safe
  Ride public transportation program to get home
  after drinking.

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Recommendations

• Give individuals available options to get home
  besides driving themselves.
• Implement a DUI education program that advocates
  for the use of designated driver or safe ride
  program.
• Support a Safe Ride program by using DUI revenue
  such as fines, IDOT grants, and public
  sponsorship to incorporate a Safe Ride program
  into the community.
• Use pre-existing services and equipment to help
  facilitate a Safe Ride program.