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 * // I, MR. WAYNICK PLEDGE NOT TO.... //**

I Mr. Waynick pledge to never mix alcohol with driving. This includes me as the driver, and as a passenger. After discussing alcohol in health class, and watching videos on drunk driving accidents the dangers of drinking and driving are now more apparent to me than ever before. I have learned that impairment begins after one drink, and depending on my weight and how fast I consume the alcohol can determine my level of intoxication. As one becomes intoxicated their motor coordination is slowed down. Therefore it becomes more difficult to walk, let alone try and control an automobile.

My parents have devoted their life to giving me an opportunity to become something in this world. After watching the video of two families that had to bury their young sons, I value my own life more now than I ever have before. One drink or one night to hang out with my friends is never worth risking my life.

Ninth grade health class has made me very aware of the consequences that may occur if I do choose to drink. As a passenger, even if I am not drunk, that chooses to get into a car with someone that is intoxicated I can very well lose my life. If I choose to be an intoxicated driver I am very aware that I could kill myself or someone else. I now know that causing the death of another while intoxicated is a serious offense, and the consequence will be jail time for many years.