How to prevent Drunk Driving

 

 

Facts about Drunk Driving

Drunk driving is one of the biggest problems in our country. Drunk drivers get involved in accidents that causes injuries and deaths. “Almost one in three traffic deaths in the United States involves a driver with a blood alcohol contraction (BAC) of 0.08% or higher” (CDC). Many people lose their loved ones because of someone’s senseless act. “Every day about 28 people in the United States die in drunk driving crashes- that’s one person every 52 minutes” (NHTSA).  This is preventable if we all decide not to drink and drive. Also, never let anyone else drive when they’re drunk. 

 

Ways to prevent Drunk Driving

·      Pick a designated driver: Before going out to drink, everyone in the group should pick one person who is going to stay sober and be the driver at the end of the night.

·      Call for a Cab or Uber: If everyone decides to drink or you have no one sober to ride with then just call in for the uber or cab. Spending a little money on the ride is better than taking someone’s life.

·      Report a drunk driver: If you suspect a drunk driver on the road then don’t hesitate to call the police and provide the location, direction the car is going. If possible, get the license plate number, model and make of the car. You might save someone’s life this way.

·      Parents talk with pre-teen kids: Parents are children’s first teacher. They should make sure to sit with the kids and explain all the consequences that can happen by drunk driving. This talk should be done well before they turn teenagers. Also, ask the kids to sign a pledge to never drink and drive

·      Drunk driving education in middle schools: Many people start drinking at a young age even though the drinking age is 21 years or older. Middle school should have programs/workshops for young children to learn its effects on our body and others when someone decides to drink and drive.

·      Sign a pledge: Sign a pledge to never drink and drive and have your loved ones do the same. Let’s do our part to help our loved one reach home safely.

Additional Resources

National Highway traffic safety administration Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)		Sign a pledge to never Drink and Drive

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