Before Prom, Briarcliff Students Simulate 'DWI'

Smashing into telephone poles or hitting other cars in the road can be dangerous and even deadly, but Briarcliff High School students got to see what that might be like in a safe environment Friday.

Westchester County Police officers brought a DWI simulator to the campus, where students with licenses and permits could see what it's like to get behind the wheel while intoxicated. The students navigated a number of tricky situations—from driving around a track with a .08 blood alcohol content (approximately four to five drinks within an hour, according to police) to attempting to follow a drunk friend home while also intoxicated.

Student Assistance Counselor Alison Kersh, who organized the effort, said it was a well-timed experience for students with prom just around the corner. She said the activity also tied into the message students help spread and live through clubs like VAASA (Varsity Athletes Against Substance Abuse).

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