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have mastered the technique of being able to walk straight, talk intelligently and coherently, and give every appearance of sobriety while they are in an intoxicated condition. These people are not called "drunken drivers" because they do not exhibit the stereotyped behavior of the drunk — the staggering gait, the slurred and unintelligible speech, etc. Nevertheless, these are the people who cause most of the trouble. The social drinker, not the drunk, is the biggest problem on our streets and highways. Remember, the social drinkers vastly outnumber the actual drunks. Although the social drinker shows little or no sign of being under the influence, his driving ability is definitely impaired because everyone loses some clearness of mind and self-control when small amounts of alcohol are taken. after even a few drinks. Don't Fool Yourself! Some people have the mistaken notion that a drink gives a lift or stimulates the drinker, thus making him or her a better driver. Alcohol does not stimulate, it depresses. It depresses the central nervous system and removes inhibitions and social restraints. This is the so-called lift which gives the impression of stimulation. Contrary to popular belief coffee and other stimulants will not overcome the effects of alcohol; only time and body processes will accomplish this end. A full stomach tends to slow the rate at which alcohol is absorbed into the blood stream, but it doesn't keep the alcohol from reaching the brain. It only delays it. How Many Drinks? To be safe and sure, none, if you are soon to drive your automobile. This does not mean that you cannot have a drink with your fewer visible signs of effect than another. However, this does not mean that he is less impaired so far as driving a motor vehicle is concerned. Both may be equally impaired. Much Ado About Nothing? Hardly! It is no fantasy that drinking impairs driving ability. Scientific investigations have proved this fact. One study dealt primarily with small amounts of alcohol, and it was shown that accuracy of steering was impaired. Subjects in this study exhibited slower decision making time and increased errors — even though they had taken only a few drinks. A good driver is able to judge speed and distances, follow traffic patterns, make adjustments as traffic flow changes and quickly react to hazards and emergencies. After taking a few drinks a good driver is no longer able to do these things well. He becomes a bad driver, a hazard to himself and to others on the road.

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMMING

THIS EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVOR IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE COOPERATION OF THE FOLLOWING CONCERNED PUBLIC-SPIRITED CITIZENS WHO ARE STRIVING TO MAKE OUR COMMUNITY A BETTER PLACE IN WHICH TO LIVE. JULIO ABISLAIMAN, Vice Pres. Riviera Jewelers CARLOS J. ARBOLEYA, Pres. Barnett Bank of Westchester N.A. JESS QUESADA ANDALUSIA Bake Shop WILLIAM BAGWELL, Pres. Miami Safe and Lock Inc. M. H. FARNSWORTH, Chairman International Corporate Services Ltd. CURTIS BLANK Co-owner Cafe Chauveron, Inc. JOHN C. BROCKWAY, Pres. Bill Ussery Motors, Inc. GLEN ALLEN BUFF GUY C. CARMICHAEL, JR. Pres. Crow, Pope & Land of Florida, Inc. G. HERNANDEZ-CARTAYA Chairman of the Board W F C Group C. DeWITT COFFMAN, Pres. The Coffman Corporation Hotel Consultants MARVIN S. CONE, Director Deerborne School JAMES E. DOWNS, Pres., Lennor & Klein Jewelers, Inc. HOWARD R. DOWNES Chairman of the Board The Dominion Companies EUGENE F. STREWS, Pres. Fidelity National Bank of South Miami GENERAL WATERWORKS South Florida Division WOLF HANAU, President Les Jardins Restaurant RALPH JENSEN, Pres. Continental Travel, Inc. M. "DICK" JONES, Pres. Catalina Aquatech Pools, Inc. KENNETH E. KAMBERG, Pres. Coral Gables Fed. Savings & Loan Assoc. MARIAN KRUTULIS, Director Gulliver Academy, Inc. MR. PETE LATA The Madrid Restaurant RAUL P. MASVIDAL, Pres. Royal Trust Bank of Miami, N.A. GARY A. MATTHEWS, Pres. Gary's Paint & Body Shop, Inc. FELIPE MORENO, Manager Distributor Sales Latin American Operations Ingersoll-Rand International CLIFFORD J. NAGEL, JR., Pres. The Witters Construction Co. So. Fla. Chapter Assoc. Gen'l. Contractors DAVID C. NEALE, Div. Manager 7-Eleven Stores Division of the Southland Corporation RONALD R. READER C.L.U. General Agent Mass. Mutual Life Ins. Co. GERALD L. ROSE, Pres. Security Federal S & L Association ROBERT L. SEARLE, Pres. Searle & Morris Insurance E. CARR SMITH ROBERT ULLMAN, Pres. Berni Blanks Men's Store Miracle Mile Merchants Association RICHARD D. SWETONIC, Pres. Wallachs/Dick Richmond NATHAN TARTAK, R.P. Riviera Pharmacy SOUTH DIXIE DISCOUNT CENTER 8865 South Dixie Highway RICHARD D. THOMAS Administrator Coral Gables Hospital L. GERALD WRIGHT Chairman of the Board Chief, Executive Officer Aristar Management Inc. FRANK H. WIRTZ, Gen'l. Mgr. The Rusty Pelican