John stops at a bar for a few beers, then heads home. Susie has a few drinks, then gets in her car and drives off. There is nothing strange about these happenings, and they happed all the time. However, careless treatment of the effects of alcohol like that can and has caused many thousands to lose their lives needlessly at an estimated rate of one every 45 minutes. That number is pathetic, but many people still choose to put themselves and surrounding people at a terrible risk, despite the discouraging statistics.
Drunk driving likely will make it hard to judge the speed of your vehicle, the distance between you and other cars. It will make you less likely to notice traffic light, pedestrians, and will make it harder to concentrate on the task of driving. It makes people feel an unfounded confidence. They will take more risks, and their reaction time is slower. The risk of having a wreck at .05% BAC is double what it is at sober. At .10 % it is 7 times, and at .15 % it is a massive 25 times more probable that you will wreck. (www.transport.) Total drunk driving deaths fell 52% since 1982, but the drunk driving deaths under 21 rose 82%.(www.centurycouncil.org ) U.S. spends 37 billion on drunk driving a year. 9878 people were killed by drunk driving in U.S. in 2011. 250,000 people died in DUI crashes in the last 10 years worldwide. Which is a whopping 25000 a year, 500 a week, or 71 a day. Over 50% of fatal crashes of two or more vehicles were caused by alcohol. Over 65% of fatal single vehicle crashes were caused by alcohol. 80% of drunk driving deaths are between 8pm and 8 am. 708,000 people a year are injured a year by drunk driving, and out of these, 74,000 are serious injuries.2,000 people are hurt a day. The average drunk driver arrested has a BAC of .20% The portion of DUI deaths in the United States is among the highest in the world. Drunk driving is the most frequently committed crime in the United States. (www.duipictures.com ) There are 1.4 million arrests for drunk driving in a year. There are thousands of stories of drunk driving
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QuitAlcohol.comThe Dangers of Drinking and Driving The Dangers of Drinking and Driving Together We Can Make a Difference. This article is also in Spanish. Click here for the Spanish version. Millions of people worldwide do it. Many say “What’s the harm, I got home safely and no one was hurt?†Just because you made it home safely to your bed does not mean that you’re making a right decision. When putting those keys in the ignition and driving away after drinking you are not only putting your…
Diaz 1 Trevor Diaz Dodson English III ap 12 March, 2013 Under-age Drinking Under-age drinking is a tremendous issue not only in Central Louisiana but also throughout the whole nation. It is a problem that all parents, and or guardians, should be aware of. In order to help cut down the percentage of under age DUI’s In Central Louisiana one could create a community club, strengthen identification policies, and even harshen the consequences of current underage DUI’s. Community Help When dealing with…
anti-drinking and driving advertisements on university-aged students. “Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among 16 to 25 year olds, and alcohol and/or drugs are a factor in 55% of those crashes” (Madd, 2013). Increasing the effectiveness of anti-drinking and driving advertisements could be a solution to this critically high mortality rate in young people. The main purpose of this study is to better understand the effect of positive and negative anti-drinking and driving advertisements…
Drunk Driving Imagine being in a bar with some friends, everyone is drinking and having a great time; you are way too drunk to drive. You are going to leave and go home and have a high risk of endangering someone but instead your nice friends remind you of it and call a cab for you. Drinking and driving is a very serious problem that we all have to face in our society today. Drunk driving is a crime that is very dangerous and very deadly to everyone. Many people drive under the influence of alcohol…
Driving under the influence has affected many people's lives and families. Today I would like to talk to you about the problems of drinking and driving, and why it is a concern for all of us. Driving under the influence is one of the most common and dangerous situations you can put yourself or someone else in. The fact is that drinking and driving is a huge deal and can leave a long trail of broken dreams and hearts. If you drink and drive, not only are you putting yourself at risk, but your…
Critical Thinking February 18, 2014 How Drinking and Driving Changed My Life Growing up with someone so close to me, I never thought a tragedy like this would ever meet me at my doorstep. Losing someone to drunk driving has shaped my life and the way I think before drinking and jumping behind the wheel of a vehicle. It made me appreciate life more. It urged me to become more informed and aware about the dangers and consequences surrounding drunk driving. Cherish every moment that you have with…
The Public Health Problem Drinking and driving has been identified as one of the most important contributors of motor vehicle fatalities and remains a problem among licensed drivers. These fatal cases are caused by excessive and irresponsible drinking. Various research and studies over the years have found that alcohol consumption in moderate levels can be good for health. For example, one glass of red wine a day can improve cardiovascular health. However, when taken in excessive amounts, alcohol…
Drunk Driving and Teens Wisconsin is ranked as the “drunkest state.” With that in mind it is not a surprise that WI also has one of the highest drunk driving rates in the United States. Some people might be proud of that because we made it on a chart, but really; is that something to be proud of? Unfortunately, teens in WI are engaging in drinking and as a result, driving and other risky behaviors at younger ages. Nationwide an estimated 6.6 million children under the age of 18 live in…
#5 Title: Alcohol Drinking Age The legal drinking age has been a continuously debated subject in the United States since its establishment. The national legal drinking age of twenty-one years old was placed in 1984 and still holds to the present, but many have begun questioning whether twenty-one is still an appropriate age for our current society. Much of this debate starts with college campuses and binge drinking. As a freshman in college, I began wondering if the drinking age is still suitable…
