10 tips to avoid drinking and driving
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Tips to Avoid Drinking and Driving We have all heard the statistics, thousands die each year due alcohol-impaired traffic crashes. But statistics don't speak to the expense many drivers as a result of drunk driving or the pain the families of victim’s experience. There are some things that you can do to help you prevent drinking and driving or having someone you know drink and drive. 1)
Assign a designated driver. Decide who's going to abstain from drinking and will be responsible for driving prior to going out.
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Call a taxi. If your designated driver slips, and that might happen, take another for of transportation. Most cities have taxis, trains, buses.
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Take away keys. If someone who is going to be driving appears to be drunk, take their keys away.
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Offer non-alcoholic options. If you are the host of a party offer guests water, juice, and soda. Serve food. A full stomach has been proven to slow the rate of alcohol absorption. Stop serving alcohol before the party ends. Give guests an extra hour or two without alcohol before they leave the party and offer water and snacks during that time. Arrange alternate transportation. Pay attention to your guests. If someone has had a lot to drink call them a taxi or help them find a ride with a sober driver.
When driving, pay attention for drunk drivers. These are some ways that you can spot a drunk driver on the road:
Making wide turns
Weaving, swerving, drifting
Almost striking an object or vehicle
Driving at a very slow speed
Stopping without cause
Braking erratically
Responding slowly to traffic signals
Turning abruptly or illegally
If you notice what you think is a drunk driver, keep your distance and call 9-1-1.
Drivers-Licenses.org
Tips to Avoid Drinking and Driving We have all heard the statistics, thousands die each year due alcohol-impaired traffic crashes. But statistics don't speak to the expense many drivers as a result of drunk driving or the pain the families of victim’s experience. There are some things that you can do to help you prevent drinking and driving or having someone you know drink and drive. 1)
Assign a designated driver. Decide who's going to abstain from drinking and will be responsible for driving prior to going out.
2)
Call a taxi. If your designated driver slips, and that might happen, take another for of transportation. Most cities have taxis, trains, buses.
3)
Take away keys. If someone who is going to be driving appears to be drunk, take their keys away.
4)
5)
6)
7)
Offer non-alcoholic options. If you are the host of a party offer guests water, juice, and soda. Serve food. A full stomach has been proven to slow the rate of alcohol absorption. Stop serving alcohol before the party ends. Give guests an extra hour or two without alcohol before they leave the party and offer water and snacks during that time. Arrange alternate transportation. Pay attention to your guests. If someone has had a lot to drink call them a taxi or help them find a ride with a sober driver.
When driving, pay attention for drunk drivers. These are some ways that you can spot a drunk driver on the road:
Making wide turns
Weaving, swerving, drifting
Almost striking an object or vehicle
Driving at a very slow speed
Stopping without cause
Braking erratically
Responding slowly to traffic signals
Turning abruptly or illegally
If you notice what you think is a drunk driver, keep your distance and call 9-1-1.
