Teens: Alcohol and Cannabis
Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens, with a quarter of those crashes involving alcohol. Young drivers with a blood alcohol content of .08% are 17 times more likely to die in a crash when compared to those who had not been drinking. DUI crashes are 100% preventable. Education can raise awareness of the dangers associated with driving impaired by alcohol and cannabis.Steer Clear: Decide to Drive Sober
This course is designed for youth ages 15-20 and aims to prevent impaired driving from alcohol and cannabis.
Topics Covered
- Facts about alcohol and cannabis
- Risks of impaired driving
- California DUI laws
- Strategies to stay safe
Steer Clear Online
Two online versions of Steer Clear provide an engaging way to learn about the risk and consequences of impaired driving due to alcohol and cannabis. Taught by their peers, teens will gain valuable insights into how substances affect their ability to drive, along with practical tips to stay safe on the road.
30-Minute Online Course for Individual Learning
30-Minute Video for Group Presentations

Train-the-Trainer
This 45-minute training equips safety professionals with the tools and knowledge to deliver the Steer Clear curriculum to prevent teen impaired driving due to alcohol and cannabis. Participants will gain access to program materials, including PowerPoint slides, print resources, video clips, and other supporting materials. A certificate is available upon course completion.

Resources
Blood Alcohol Content and Driving
Steer Clear Course Trailer
Driving High is DUI
What Happens at a DUI Checkpoint
Understanding Social Ordinances and the Consequences of Providing Alcohol to Minors
For more information
Please click the button below to submit your inquiry. You can also email treds@ucsd.edu or contact us at 1.858.534.8386 with your questions.
