The weekend is here with us and most of us love having fun .Which is allowed because we only live once though,but that doesn't mean that we got to drink and drive .The Dangers of Drinking and Driving
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Many of us 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 life at risk but you are risking the lives of all those you come across while driving.
Poor Decision Making
Alcohol affects you in a way that changes your judgement, depth perception as well as vital motor skills required to drive safely. Its easy to think you are driving normally when truly you are not.drinking and driving more important than your legal status or life? Take a cab, protect yourself as well as others on the roadways, don’t become another drinking and driving statistic. Operating a motor vehicle while sober can be difficult in itself, adding alcohol or other intoxicants into the mix is putting your life and the lives of others on the roadways at risk. Make the right choice and put your keys down.
The Legal Repercussions of Drink and Driving
The sound of a siren, the red flashing lights and a person in uniform knocking at your driver side window. An officer has pulled you over for suspicious driving. If the officer smells a strong odor of alcohol, you exhibit slurred speech or general incoherence you will be asked to exit your vehicle and move to the side of the road where you will undergo field sobriety testing. If you fail to demonstrate the proper motor skills or judgment to safely operate a motor vehicle during these field tests, the officer can then ask permission to perform a blood alcohol content test, BAC. In most states the legal limit for BAC is .10%, however many countries have adopted a lower BAC of .08%. Failing these tests will result in a ride in the back of a police car, a night in jail and charges of a DUI or DWI.
DUI
A DUI, driving under the influence, is the act of operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level, BAC, over the legal state limit. If you are arrested and charged for a DUI the state will prosecute you ;if an individual is killed as a result you will too be charged with vehicular manslaughter.DWI
A DWI, driving while intoxicated, is too the act of operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level, BAC, that is over the legal state limit. If a law officer suspects you of DWI you will undergo a field sobriety test, breathalyzer test and/or blood test to determine intoxication level. The legal repercussions of a DWI are more severe in comparison to an DUI. If you are found guilty of an DWI, you will be charged with drinking and drivingMaking The Choice Not to Drink and Drive
The solution to this problem does not just rest in the hands of law enforcement to find these violators and prosecute them but within each and every person to make the conscious choice not to drink and drive. There is always a better option. Keep the roadways safe along with your loved ones and the loved ones of others by not drinking and driving.
Getting Home Safely
If you plan to go out to a bar or party, learn about the alternatives to driving home if you drink.
There are safe alternatives to driving home while under the influence of alcohol. Know what works for you. If you plan to drink alcohol at a party, arrange to take a cab or ride home with a sober friend. Drinking responsibly means that even if you plan to walk home, you'll need to be alert and aware of your surroundings.
Consider a designated driver
If you are attending a party with friends, choose a designated driver. Remember that this person should not drink any alcohol. So-called designated drivers who drink “just one or two” drinks may be just as dangerous as the passengers they are supposed to drive home safely.
Do not assume you are safe
You should not drive if your blood alcohol level (BAC) is more than 0.08. That is the concentration considered legally intoxicated in many states. Because you can't gauge your own BAC, your best bet is to not drive if you plan to drink. You may believe that you can “hold your liquor”, drinking several beers, shots or glasses of wine without feeling any effects. But with any alcohol in your system, your reflexes are delayed and judgment impaired. This makes you dangerous on the road.
There are safe alternatives to driving home while under the influence of alcohol. Know what works for you. If you plan to drink alcohol at a party, arrange to take a cab or ride home with a sober friend. Drinking responsibly means that even if you plan to walk home, you'll need to be alert and aware of your surroundings.
Consider a designated driver
If you are attending a party with friends, choose a designated driver. Remember that this person should not drink any alcohol. So-called designated drivers who drink “just one or two” drinks may be just as dangerous as the passengers they are supposed to drive home safely.
Do not assume you are safe
You should not drive if your blood alcohol level (BAC) is more than 0.08. That is the concentration considered legally intoxicated in many states. Because you can't gauge your own BAC, your best bet is to not drive if you plan to drink. You may believe that you can “hold your liquor”, drinking several beers, shots or glasses of wine without feeling any effects. But with any alcohol in your system, your reflexes are delayed and judgment impaired. This makes you dangerous on the road.
Keep in mind that your family needs you and they will want to see you well ,alive and kicking .Please dont also put them at risk .SAFETY FIRST
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