Drunk driving in the United States

n my paper I argue why the drinking age in the United States should be preserved at the current age of twenty-one because it has shown to decrease the amount of drunk driving incidents. In the past history of the United States, the impurities of alcohol have shown to lead to poor judgment in the means of getting into a motorized vehicle after consuming a large quantity of alcohol. In the mid 1970s of the United States, alcohol was involved in 60% of traffic fatalities, and alcohol was the…

and the proper age for it. I will discuss drinking and driving, which has become prevalent in the twentieth century, and more so, now in the twenty-first century. Driving under the influence is clearly not a good thing, but its severity and method of prevention are called into question. By making clear the seriousness and consequences of drunk driving, I will attempt to prove which course of actions should be attempted. The punishments for driving under the influence are not harsh enough to…

comes to mind when someone says drunk driving? Do you think of someone getting arrested? Do you think of underage drinking? Do you think of someone losing their life to a drunk driver? The definition of drunk driving is being behind a wheel of any motor vehicle with alcohol in your blood stream (Drunk). There are a lot of issues today with drinking and driving. There are underage drinking, alcoholics, and the authorities are trying to crack down on drinking and driving. Teen drinking is an…

Drunk driving is responsible for around one-third of all traffic-related deaths in New York and the rest of the United States. Certain people, including drivers and passengers under the age of 24, motorcyclists and those with prior DUIs, are at greater risk of dying in a drunk driving crash. There are numerous fatal injuries that can occur during an alcohol-related car accident. One of the most common is a traumatic head injury, which can happen when someone hits the steering wheel, dash or…

car accidents are alcohol related. Many people believe that when someone is of age to join the army or get married that they should also be able to purchase alcohol. Many people may not realize that this is one of the oldest arguments in the united states. The 18th amendment banned the buying, selling, transporting, and drinking of intoxicating substances. This increased crime and led to more illegal activities. Later the 21st amendment was passed repealing the 18th amendment. After the 21st…

Drunk Driving Do you think drunk driving is dangerous? Drunk driving has an estimated 1,393 nearly four fatalities every day of the day. Every 51 minutes in America is killed in a drunk driving crash. I think that drunk driving should be held to a higher consequence. The leading cause of deaths is motor vehicle accidents, 31 percent of teens had been drinking. Drunk driving claims more than 10,000 lives per year. These deaths contributed to a cost of $44b per year. Alcohol is a substance that…

alcoholic drinks. You start to notice you are becoming intoxicated and the party is almost over. You go and look for your friend and find him finishing up a shot of tequila. You are not aware of how much he drank all night or how drunk he is, but you know he should not be driving. He sees you, says “Let’s go”, grabs his keys, and heads to his car. What should you do? Do you refuse to let him drive and take the keys away? Call a cab for the both of you, or do you keep quiet and let him drive? If…

car accident due to drunk driving, you never know. Statistics show that every 51 minutes an individual in the United States dies due to a drunk driver. This means that 28 people die every day, to alcohol related car crashes daily. Statistics also show that chances are one in every three individuals will be involved with an alcohol related crash. Now, the question is, what are you going to do about these numbers? If each of you takes a stand in the fight against drinking and driving, the world…

In the United States, it is against the law to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Operating Under the Influence (OUI) are often measured by a driver’s Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC). Driving with a BAC level above 0.08 is against the law and may result in criminal penalties such as jail time, probation, community service or mandated rehab (DUI Offense Basics). According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…

You always hear about those stories on the news about someone who has been injured or killed due to a drunk driver. You might go to a friend’s house or out to eat and have a few drinks and once it’s time to go or move to a new location, you get behind the wheel. Next thing you know there are red and blue lights flashing in your mirrors and you are in a world of trouble. Most people who drive after they’ve been drinking think that they are okay to drive. Even if it is under the legal limit, your…