NTL Record

Title Host and Server Determination of Alcohol Intoxication Level
Record ID 25890
Personal Name
Creator
McKnight, A. James; Marques, Paul R.
Source 99 p. in various pagings : ill.
Corporate Creator National Public Services Research Institute (U.S.)
Corporate
Contributor
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Publisher United States. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Publication Date 19900608
Language English
Abstract An Impairment Estimation Procedure (IEP) was developed from a set of alcohol impairment cues found to be associated with measured blood alcohol concentrations. Some 24 cues representing social behavior, physical appearance, and motor coordination, obtained by observing 149 drinkers in social situations, were divided into two categories: those corresponding to moderate impairment (BAC.04-.08) and those corresponding to severe impairment (BAC >.08). Observers using the IEP estimated impairment more accurately than those not using it when impairment was manifest in both breath tests and field sobriety measures. The superiority of the IEP-guided observers was greatest in identifying moderately impaired drinkers, particularly those considered not impaired by unguided observers. /Abstract from report summary page/
Rosap ID dot:1579
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/1579
TRT Terms Blood alcohol levels; Alcohol use; Drunk drivers; Behavior; Accuracy; Specialized training; Guidelines; Safety programs
Classification NTL - LAWS AND REGULATIONS - LAWS AND REGULATIONS;
NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - SAFETY AND SECURITY;
NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Human Factors
Geographical
Coverage
United States
TRIS Online
Accession No
1082928
Contract Number DTNH22-87-07090
Report Number DOT-HS-807-639; NTIS-PB91136747
Availability NHTSA - Behavioral Safety Research
Resource type Research Paper
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/25000/25800/25890/DOT-HS-807-639.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository