Authors
Stuster, J.; Lim, E.; Berning, A.; Agimi, Y.
Publisher
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Website Section
Driver Behaviors
Method
Quasi-experimental study.
Abstract
This research note summarizes the results of a NHTSA study evaluating the effectiveness of standard field sobriety tests (SFST). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the benefits of SFST training for officers performing DWI-related tasks. In order to evaluate the impact of SFSTs, data related to patrol hours, number of DWI arrests, and self-reported data on DWI arrest skills were gathered. For comparison purposes, the same data was also gathered from a group of officers who did not receive SFST training. Results demonstrate overall that officers who received SFST training found it to be highly beneficial in conducting their assigned DWI-related duties.
Reference
Stuster, J.; Lim, E.; Berning, A.; Agimi, Y. (2011) Evaluation of the Effects of SFST Training on Impaired Driving Enforcement – Traffic Safety Facts: Research Note. DOT HS 811 455. Washington, D.C.: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Related Topics
Impair, impaired, DUI, zero, blood alcohol concentration, BAC, alcohol, drinking, drug, marijuana, opioids, influence, driving under the influence
Evaluation of the Effects of SFST Training on Impaired Drivers
