drinking & driving?
By; Rocio Chavez
what is DWI?
- A crime, typically one involving violence, regarded as more serious than a misdemeanor, and usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.
- Drinking While Intoxicated
5 facts of drinking & driving..
- Between 60% and 80% of drivers with suspended licenses continue to drive.” National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
- About 2 in every 5 Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some time in their lives.” National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
- 14% of all intoxicated drivers in fatal crashes have a current suspended or revoked license.” National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
- About 2 in every 5 Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some time in their lives.” National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
- Drunken drivers drive drunk 200 to 2,000 times before they get arrested.” National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
What is felony??
Felony is when you do something really, really bad and you get charged for it.
How to avoid drinking & driving.
- Choose a designated driver. Decide who's going to be doing the driving before you go out, and make sure that person doesn't drink any alcoholic beverages.
- Call a taxi. Sometimes even the designated driver slips. If nobody in your group is sober, take alternate transportation. Cab, train, bus, horse and buggy – anything's better than getting in the car with a drunk driver.
- Offer non-alcoholic beverages. Water, juice, soda pop – give your guests plenty of alternatives. And never pressure guests to drink alcohol.
- Serve plenty of food. A full stomach can slow the rate of alcohol absorption. Serve a great meal or have plenty of appetizers on hand.
- Stop serving alcohol well before the party ends. Give your guests an extra hour or two without alcohol before they head out the door.