Task · part of 1. Preventing Impaired Driving
1(b). Alcohol, drugs and other substances
Required Often forgotten
Why an impaired driver must not drive, and how alcohol, cold medications, and prescription and illegal drugs affect driving. For your state, find out the legal blood alcohol concentration, the consequences of driving while intoxicated or under the influence, and the open-container law.
Notes and warnings
Note. Three things to find out for the state where you live: the legal blood alcohol concentration, the consequences for driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence, and the open-container law.
Where this step comes from
- Traffic Safety Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 1(b) · Asks you to find out, for your state, the legal blood alcohol concentration, the DWI or DUI consequences and the open-container law.