Friday, December 11, 2009

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol is Unsafe Driving

People may find drinking alcohol as a good way to unwind but it is not good when they go behind the wheel afterwards. In Jamul, a car driven by an 18-year old hit a power pole and injured five other teenagers.

Report said the young man was driving his 1994 Infinity when he lost control of his car. Inevitable events like this may happen if the driver is reckless and tries to drive while he is intoxicated, since it is never safe to drive when drunk. A man’s capabilities of driving are not as good as when he is sober.

A drunk driver is not just putting his life at risk but also other people’s lives such as other passengers or pedestrians. Under the law, the BAC limit is not more than .08. Anything exceeding that is punishable by law.

There are other ways to avoid car accidents. Do not drive when distracted especially while using a cell phone to call or send messages. Do not drive when he is sleepy or exhausted. It is not safe when someone is under the influence of drugs.
Do not drive too fast because one may lose control of the vehicle. Do not beat the red light when crossing an intersection. Car accidents can be avoided when a driver is careful.