SKILL TRAINING: AN INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR DWI (DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED) OFFENDERS

The influence on accident history of the interaction between problem drinking and emotional tension has been clearly demonstrated. A behavioral intervention program for persons convicted of driving while intoxicated is currently being developed, pilot tested, and evaluated as a potential driver improvement program. The program consists of eight hours of instruction and behavioral practice of self-control skills that the individual can use to deal effectively with high risk drinking and driving situations. The background and rationale for the program is presented in terms of a model of the traffic accident causation process. The implications of this model for the program are discussed.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Published in HS-805 537, "1980 NCA Alcohol and Traffic Safety Session Proceedings," Washington, D.C., 1980, pp 48-60. Session held at Seattle, Washington, 5-7 May 1980.
• Corporate Authors:

  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Salzberg, P M
  • Queisser, H R
  • Donovan, D M
• Publication Date: 1980

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 13 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Driver improvement programs; Driver training; Drunk drivers; Drunk driving; Motor skills; Pilot studies
• Uncontrolled Terms: Driver improvement
• Old TRIS Terms: Coulomb failure criterion; Pilot study
• Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00382089
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-030 664
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Mar 30 1984 12:00AM