New Canaan High Program Simulates Perils Of Drunken Driving

NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- New Canaan High School continued its "Safe Driving Month" efforts with hands-on activities that promoted the use of seat belts and simulated the dangers associated with drunk driving.

Eliza Haney navigates a straight line while wearing Fatal Vision Goggles that simulate the impact of alcohol on coordination.
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Joe Jenkins

03/31/2014 4:00 a.m.

The school purchased a set of Fatal Vision Goggles and set up a demo course for students. The goggles use special lens technology that allows the wearer to experience a realistic simulation of impairment.

In addition, the school also brought in a a seat-belt convincer, which demonstrates how beneficial the use of seat belts can be even when involved in a low speed collision.

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