Press Photo by Kathy HassickABOVE: Student drivers Jacob Watson and Hanin Suleiman have a chance to test drive the Simulated Impaired Driving Experience simulation car April 29 at Salisbury High School where they learned, after hitting the curb, when driving impaired things can go off the rails in an instant.

SHS School Resource Officer Richard Nothstein, left, supervises students Hanin Suleiman and Jacob Watson as they drive the demo car on impaired mode. Nothstein explained it is important to remind students with hands-on experiences not to drive impaired at any time but especially before the season of celebratory events such as prom and graduation.

SHS teacher and STARs Club adviser Kelly Butterbaugh explains the driving course to Yesmarie Rodriguez, Analia Inoa, Luka Chorwat and Bradley Lopez before they get behind the wheel of the SIDNE car. The simulation event was open to seniors in an effort to encourage safe driving practices.

Luka Chorwat holds onto his helmet as Bradley Lopez heads in to the serpentine section of the driving course. The SIDNE car is controlled by a handheld infrared transmitter that switches from normal mode to impaired mode while students are attempting to drive simulating impaired driving.

Members of the STARs Club Arianna Hamilton, adviser Kelly Butterbaugh, Adrienne Kipp, Tessa Kemmerer and Jenna Swoyer organize the SIDNE simulation event in conjunction with the Salisbury Township Police Department to raise awareness and encourage students to make safe decisions behind the wheel.

Despite her best efforts driver Analia Inoa and passenger Yesmarie Rodriguez are not able to stay on course when driving in the SIDNE car on the impaired mode.