Learning from Other Writers: The Scientific Effects of Drunk Driving

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The Scientific Effects of Drunk Driving

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Infographic

Drawing on information from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and other sources, this infographic uses science to explain how overconsumption of alcohol impairs driving abilities. View the infographic, and then respond to the questions that follow.

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Source: http://www.totaldui.com/overview/basics/scientific-effects-of-drunk-driving.aspx

Questions to Start You Thinking

Meaning

  1. What are the five factors that generally help determine how much alcohol affects your brain?
  2. List two types of vision problems that alcohol can cause.
  3. Alcohol increases the impact of which neurotransmitter?

    Writing Strategies

  4. What is the purpose of this infographic? How does the information it provides (such as your answers to questions 1, 2, and 3) help to accomplish this purpose?
  5. How does the design of the infographic influence you as a viewer? Consider the selection of features such as font, color, and images as you answer.
  6. Do you find the organization of the infographic effective? If so, why? If not, how would you change its organization to make the information clearer?