Drinking is the number 1 killer on American roadways.
Alcohol is a drug that is known to effect your driving abilities. .
A. It slows your reaction time.
B. It effects your vision.
C. It can make you overconfident and unable to concentrate.
Even a small amount of alcohol increases your chances of having an accident.
Movement gets sloppy and uncoordinated.
It effects your ability to judge depth and distance.
You can't speed the process of getting sober. All you can do is wait until your body burns it out of your system. So if you have had to much to drink, suggest not going anywhere. Remember (Don't drink and drive) Your not only putting yourself at risk but also the others on the road.
Other Drugs.
Not only alcohol but, prescription and nonprescription drugs can make driving unsafe. Including (antihistamines, cold remedies, pain relievers, and mood-changing drugs).
Others are marijuana, hashish, LSD, heroin, cocaine, morphine, + amphetamines.
Even mixing small amounts of alcohol with other drugs is very dangerous.
If caught drinking under the influence, the penalties are very serious because it is nothing that should be left alone or forgotten about. It is a very serious offence.
If convicted, the driver could lose driving privileges and may also be fined or arrested.
The Safe Ways.
Do not drink and drive: Let a friend drive or call a cab if you have been drinking.
If your are the host of a party, stop serving drinks early.
Make sure that the ones that do drink, don't drive home.
Make sure that you always wear your seatbelt weather you .
Are sober or drunk.
