crash? If so, did you wonder if drunk driving caused it? In Virginia alone, 27%of fatalities are from drunk driving crashes. In 1982, Ronald Reagan said that drunk driving is now America’s greatest problem. Therefore, to reduce further accidents, and prevent future fatalities or injuries, drunk drivers should be imprisoned for the first offense. Everybody makes mistakes. Going to jail may be too harsh for the first offense, but accidents caused by drunk driving, including first offense drivers
alcohol-related driving accidents, although they make up only 14% of the U.S. population. On any given weekend evening, one in 10 drivers on America's roads has been drinking and according to the latest statistics, in a family of five the prospect of you or someone in your family being involved in an alcohol-related motor vehicle accident in their lifetime, is an astounding 200 percent. That's a lot of tragic, meaningless deaths that could actually have been avoided. Drunk driving is a serious problem
before getting behind the wheel of a vehicle. One of the main problems is over compensation of driving ability once the alcohol has been ingested another major problem is minors driving under the influence. The main reason this topic means so much to me is because one of my friends was killed in a drunken driving accident during my junior year of high school. Since the accident, my views on drunk driving and alcohol in general have decreased due to all the problems that come from it. Oklahoma has
related if any driver, pedestrian or passenger involved has any trace of alcohol or there is suspicion of alcohol usage. As the cases of drunk driving quickly increase over a period of time as one of the fast developing public problem, more definite and stricter regulations should be emphasized on books and in the academic world to control such recurring drunk driving offenses. “The costs associated with a DUI conviction vary from state to state, but they almost always run into the thousands of dollars
Driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) has become an issue of national concern, a both state and federal levels (2Githens and Sloan 403). Hearty fines, jail time and a revoking of the convict’s license follow most DUI offenses. DUI penalties need to be decreased and cause of conviction needs to be addressed, because people who are not criminals are going to jail, and enduring insurance fees even though these punishments have been shown to not decrease drinking and driving. Officers are given
Drunk driving is a problem that we hear about every day and it is something that effects everyone, but it only becomes real when it affects us directly. What we don’t know is when a problem like drunk driving will become “real” for us. Drunk driving is an issue that has taken a toll on our country and should be stopped. Drunk driving has been an increasing problem for many years. It effects not only the driver but all of society. The good thing is there are many ways the percentage of drunk drivers
Drunk-driving Nowadays, drunk driving has become more and more common,as a crime,the law about it becomes much more serious in respond. But why does the crimes become so popular recently? And what are the causes of drunk driving?What could we do to prevent it from getting worse? According to the research the reasons for drunkdrinng are various. It’s necessary for us to get aware of the harm from drunk driving, and try to prevent it from happenning aroud us. The criminals may do not want to break
Drinking is never a good idea, and when you throw in driving you have a deadly combination. “Each year, nationally, more than 1,000 people typically die between Thanksgiving and New Years in drunk driving crashes” (Cismaru). The effects of drunk driving are very serious and need to have action taken to stop it. Some of the severe effects of drunk driving are: car crashes, jail time, and worst of all death. One of the biggest effects of drunk driving is the car crashes caused by the drivers that are
With drunk riders they can occasionally get sick in your vehicle. If you think they are going to be sick give them a bottle of water and a vomit bag. If a rider gets sick in your vehicle, do not clean it up first, but finish the ride. Pull over somewhere safe. Turn off driver mode. Then take several photos of the mess before you clean it up. You will need these photos to show Uber what happened, so that they can reimburse you for the cleanup fee. If you clean it up first, Uber won’t be able to see
Driving while intoxicated or drunk is very dangerous resulting in injuries and even death. This is a huge national problem that can be prevented from happening. “Statistics reveal that most related accidents are the leading cause of death for the ages between 16-24.” (Hanson) Many teens and early adults are peer pressured to drink and end up driving intoxicated or drunk. When driving intoxicated, your short term memory and at often times your reflex is also impaired so you don’t have that quick response
Progressively there are more accidents happening every year as a result of drunk driving, and these drunk drivers should be greatly penalized, if you drive hammered you should get nailed! Driving drunk is considered to be one of the most severe crimes in almost every state because the driver is not only risking there life they are putting everyone else’s life in danger on the road. Every 22 minutes, someone will die in an alcohol-related traffic accident. Although you probably think that it could
I find it utterly preposterous that in 2012 alone, there were over 10,000 drunk driving deaths in the United States. It is proven that one-hundred percent of deaths caused by drunk driving are preventable. Has the United States turned into such a corrupt nation that we can just stand by and watch innocent people get killed because of the carelessness of a person who has had too much to drink? You could be on your way to work, to watch your son play soccer, to get your hair done, or just taking an
Acosta-Mabrey April 22, 2014 Drunk Driving Intro When an intoxicated individual makes a decision to sit behind the wheel of an automobile and drive home, he endangers everyone on the road. In 2011, an average of one alcohol related driving fatality occurred every 53 minutes, making alcohol responsible for almost 32% of traffic related deaths (Drunk Driving, 1). Alcohol-related crashed are estimated to cost the public more than $50 billion per year. Everyone has heard that drunk driving is dangerous, but
with Drinking and Driving There is knocking at a door late at night, and there a policeman standing at the door with information that a family member was in an accident that involved a drunk driver. This is one of those things people hear and believe that it will not happen, but it happens every day. Every 40 minutes, someone in the U.S. is killed by a drunk driver and in 2008, in Montana, 40 percent of all traffic fatalities involved DUIs (“Drunk Driving” 1). Drunk Driving affects everyone and
the road; it may seem like a mere example of heaven and laziness, but no. You’re just drunk. Drunk driving gives you a feeling of invincibility and strength to do whatever you feel like. But in reality, you’re even more prone to being severely injured or dying. The brain is a sensitive organ that is used to send signals to the whole body. In an article “Alcohol Alert: Drinking and Driving”, It states, “Driving involves multiple tasks” (1). So as people drink, the brain is being diminished of the
The Realities of Drunk Driving Over the last several years the dangers of driving while intoxicated have increased and have become a serious threat to this nation. Although, men are considered the main perpetrators of DUIs recently women, young adults, and even teenagers have been pulled over and arrested for being intoxicated while operating a vehicle. Many groups and organizations have been formed in an attempt to keep drunk drivers off the roads. Laws have been passed and are constantly changing
Professor Fritz Comm 150 5/17/16 Drinking and Driving I. Introduction Attention Getter: On August 28th, 2006, my sister and her boyfriend went on a date to celebrate their one year anniversary. They spent all afternoon together and when he dropped her off at home they said goodbye, but who knew that was their last goodbye. After dropping my sister off he was on his way home when he was hit by a drunk driver and he passed away. Drinking and driving is a serious concern to everyone because it can
Drinking and driving is the number most crimes in the United States. Drunk drivers are some very serious problems here in the United States. It is becoming a threat to everyone, not caring about the age, gender, or class. Under 21 has to have no amount of alcohol in their system because it is illegal for them to drink alcohol. Drunk drivers can end up being in a crash, injury, or deaths to others on the road, that can include their passengers or pedestrians. Every minute, there is one person who
Driving under the influence (DUI) commonly called "drunk driving," refers to operating a motor vehicle while one's blood alcohol content is above the legal limit set by statute, which supposedly is the level at which a person cannot drive safely. State statutes vary as to what that level is, but it ranges from .08 to .10. Dunk driving is one of the stupidest things that someone can do. It does not only affect the driver and the people that are involved, it also affects friends, families, and even
While I have never personally been involved in a crash caused by drunk driving, as a fire fighter I have approached the aftermath of many. The worst drunk driving accident I have witnessed was a car that had rolled three times. The guy flew out the front window leaving deep cuts all over his head. Because he was intoxicated, he tried to get up and move around, oblivious to his injuries or pain. He didn’t even realize he had gotten into an accident. As I watched the scene unfold, it made me angry