How To Drive More Safely
This is not a driver's education article, and we won't be talking about parallel parking, turn signals, or changing lanes. Instead, this is to focus on drunk driving, and why taking even a drink or two can lead to disaster. Groups like Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) have released much information about drinking and driving, but there is much more to be learned about how drinking affects driving skills.
Multitasking becomes more difficult with just one drink. This is not a skill that everybody can do well anyway, just imagine how much harder it will be if you have been drinking. It has been a subject of amusement on TV shows to portray a drunken person trying to multitask and getting all tied up. We cannot function in a normal way when influenced by alcohol and multitasking could be the first skill to be affected.
Driving takes a lot of concentration, even for a sober person. One must constantly be watching side mirrors, rearview mirrors, and out the front windshield. Even on country roads where the chance of seeing someone else is small, we are paying attention to the road, our surroundings, and watching for any impending dangers (like animals in or near the road). If we can't devote our full attention to driving, then driving is impaired.
The road is a difficult place to drive even when sober, especially really busy roads. This is true because there are so many variables that can change at any given time. Other people are also driving vehicles, and we can't always assume that we know what another driver is going to do in advance. The older lady in the car next to you may decide to change lanes at the last minute, or begin to brake half a mile before the stop sign. Other drivers are not always as careful as they should be, either. Drinking only makes reaction times slower. Instead of easily navigating traffic, we tend to react slowly, and can easily wind up in an accident.
This article just illustrates a few points of how even the smallest amount of alcohol can prevent you from driving safely. Driving under the influence is just not the smartest thing to do. Given the dangers of driving after drinking, it is best to try to take preventive action. Something to think about is choosing a designated driver, or even abstain from alcohol altogether. If you really cannot arrange any alternative you can always just sleep in your car. The sacrifice will be well worth it as your safety and that of others is of paramount importance.
This information is provided solely for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. - 21392
Multitasking becomes more difficult with just one drink. This is not a skill that everybody can do well anyway, just imagine how much harder it will be if you have been drinking. It has been a subject of amusement on TV shows to portray a drunken person trying to multitask and getting all tied up. We cannot function in a normal way when influenced by alcohol and multitasking could be the first skill to be affected.
Driving takes a lot of concentration, even for a sober person. One must constantly be watching side mirrors, rearview mirrors, and out the front windshield. Even on country roads where the chance of seeing someone else is small, we are paying attention to the road, our surroundings, and watching for any impending dangers (like animals in or near the road). If we can't devote our full attention to driving, then driving is impaired.
The road is a difficult place to drive even when sober, especially really busy roads. This is true because there are so many variables that can change at any given time. Other people are also driving vehicles, and we can't always assume that we know what another driver is going to do in advance. The older lady in the car next to you may decide to change lanes at the last minute, or begin to brake half a mile before the stop sign. Other drivers are not always as careful as they should be, either. Drinking only makes reaction times slower. Instead of easily navigating traffic, we tend to react slowly, and can easily wind up in an accident.
This article just illustrates a few points of how even the smallest amount of alcohol can prevent you from driving safely. Driving under the influence is just not the smartest thing to do. Given the dangers of driving after drinking, it is best to try to take preventive action. Something to think about is choosing a designated driver, or even abstain from alcohol altogether. If you really cannot arrange any alternative you can always just sleep in your car. The sacrifice will be well worth it as your safety and that of others is of paramount importance.
This information is provided solely for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. - 21392
About the Author:
William Bly of Nielsen and Bly is a Maine attorney whose website has more information available about Maine DUI penalties.
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