Pfc. Jvonte Guthery of the 64th Medical Detachment in Kaiserslautern, Germany, tries to steer a radio-controlled car while wearing goggles that simulate intoxication at the ''Save a Life Tour'' at Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Wednesday. The program, which also included a drinking-and-driving simulator, aims to give soldiers a better understanding of the consequences of driving under the influence. It continues at ROB with two sessions on Thursday and Friday at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. both days. (Michael Abrams/Stars and Stripes)
Pfc. Jvonte Guthery of the 64th Medical Detachment in Kaiserslautern, Germany, tries to steer a radio-controlled car while wearing goggles that simulate intoxication at the ''Save a Life Tour'' at Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Wednesday. The program, which also included a drinking-and-driving simulator, aims to give soldiers a better understanding of the consequences of driving under the influence. It continues at ROB with two sessions on Thursday and Friday at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. both days. (Michael Abrams/Stars and Stripes)
Spc. Luis Colon, of the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery, tests his driving skills on a drinking-and-driving simulator Wednesday at Rhine Ordnance Barracks in Kaiserslautern, Germany. The simulator was part of the ''Save a Life Tour,'' a program to give soldiers a better understanding of the consequences of driving under the influence. The soldiers could also drive a radio-controlled car while wearing goggles that simulate various degrees of intoxication. The program continues at ROB with two sessions on Thursday and Friday, at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. both days. (Michael Abrams/Stars and Stripes)
Spc. Darius Linson, of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, concentrates as his level of ''intoxication'' rises on a drinking-and-driving simulator Wednesday at Rhine Ordnance Barracks in Kaiserslautern, Germany. The simulator was part of the ''Save a Life Tour,'' a program to give soldiers a better understanding of the consequences of driving under the influence. The soldiers could also drive a radio-controlled car while wearing goggles that simulate various degrees of intoxication. The program continues at ROB with two sessions on Thursday and Friday, at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. both days. (Michael Abrams/Stars and Stripes)
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — The “Save a Life Tour,” which uses simulators to show the consequences of driving while intoxicated, came to Rhine Ordnance Barracks in Kaiserslautern, Germany, on Wednesday.
Servicemembers tested their skills on a drinking-and-driving simulator that reflected varying degrees of intoxication. They also steered radio-controlled cars while wearing goggles that simulated intoxication, or tried walking while wearing the goggles.
More sessions are planned Thursday and Friday, at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. both days.
The event counts toward the soldiers’ annual Army Substance Abuse and Prevention training.
