Fatal Vision goggles
A person operating a driving simulation wearing Fatal Vision goggles

Fatal Vision goggles are a line of training tools for simulating the effects of alcohol and drug intoxication without actually using these substances.[1][2] The devices have been used by some police departments.[3]

Although a manufacturer (Innocorp Ltd) has claimed that the goggles can be used as an effective tool for teaching people about the effects of alcohol consumption on driving, there are no studies that have found beneficial effects of use of the goggles on the likelihood that individuals will later engage in impaired driving.[4][5]

Five of the models are intended to simulate five ranges of blood alcohol content: .06% or less, .07% to .10% or so, .12–.15% or so, .17–.20% or so, and .25% or so.[6] A sixth model is said to provide "extreme blurriness and double vision", and thereby simulate intoxication with drugs other than alcohol.[7]

References

  1. ^ "These 'marijuana goggles' are supposed to make you feel stoned". Washington Post. September 30, 2015. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
  2. ^ Irwin, C.; Desbrow, B.; McCartney, D. (2019). "Effects of alcohol intoxication goggles (Fatal vision goggles) with a concurrent cognitive task on simulated driving performance". Traffic Injury Prevention. 20 (8): 777–782. doi:10.1080/15389588.2019.1669023. hdl:10072/395463. PMID 31725332. S2CID 208036080.
  3. ^ "Moline Police Department receives grant for 'Fatal Vision' marijuana goggles". KWQC. August 21, 2020. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
  4. ^ Meeker, Miranda; Kehl, LeAnna (2020). "Substance use: Are specialized goggles effective at preventing impaired driving". Skeptical Inquirer. 44 (3): 56.
  5. ^ Jewell, J; Hupp, S.D. (2005). "Examining the effects of fatal vision goggles on changing attitudes and behaviors related to drinking and driving". Journal of Primary Prevention. 26 (6): 553–565. doi:10.1007/s10935-005-0013-9. PMID 16228116. S2CID 19762828.
  6. ^ Fatal Vision Impairment Goggles
  7. ^ Fatal Vision Blue Label Goggle


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