Driving skills and knowledge of traffic rules, highway signs,. The test includes turning, backing up, parking, lane changes, speed control, signaling, vehicle control, and general driving ability. The examiner will sit in the front seat and give you directions. After the test, the examiner will discuss the results with you. Drunk drivers off the road. This fact sheet provides a snapshot of alcohol-involved deaths and drunk driving and an overview of proven strategies to reduce or prevent drunk driving. The information can help local public health decisionmakers and community partners see gaps and identify relevant strategies to address the problem of drunk driving.
One person is killed about every 50 minutes in a drunk-driving crash, totaling more than 10,500 lives lost each year.
During the Christmas and New Year holiday periods, we typically see an increase in drunk-driving deaths, and that's why you'll likely see more law enforcement on the roads as part of Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. The campaign, which runs December 18-January 1, aims to educate people about the dangers and consequences of driving drunk.
Be Responsible
As we've seen since the public health emergency began, drivers are making riskier decisions when they're behind the wheel — including drinking and driving. As the year comes to a close and a new one begins, make it a point to drive sober every day.
Have a Plan Whether You're Driving, Riding or Hosting
- Before drinking, plan a safe and sober ride home.
- Don’t let someone get behind the wheel if that person has been drinking.
- If you’re hosting a gathering, make sure everyone has a sober ride home.
- Always wear your seat belt. It’s your best defense against impaired drivers.
- If you see a drunk driver, call 911.
It's Illegal Everywhere to Drive Drunk
A DUI can set you back, on average, $10,000, and there could be a crash — people could get hurt or killed.
| Blood Alcohol Concentration | Predictable Effects on Driving |
|---|---|
| .02 | Decline in visual functions, decline in ability to perform two tasks at the same time |
| .05 | Reduced coordination, reduced ability to track moving objects, difficulty steering, reduced response to emergency driving situations |
| .08 | Reduced concentration, short-term memory loss, lack of speed control, reduced information processing capability, impaired perception |
| .10 | Reduced ability to maintain lane position and brake appropriately |
| .15 | Substantial impairment in vehicle control, attention to driving task, and in necessary visual and auditory information processing |
If You Feel Different, You Drive Different — Drive High Get a DUI
Did you know that you can also get a DUI for driving under the influence of drugs? Driving while impaired by any substance — legal or illegal — puts you and others in harm’s way.
One person is killed about every 50 minutes in a drunk-driving crash, totaling more than 10,500 lives lost each year.
During the Christmas and New Year holiday periods, we typically see an increase in drunk-driving deaths, and that's why you'll likely see more law enforcement on the roads as part of Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. The campaign, which runs December 18-January 1, aims to educate people about the dangers and consequences of driving drunk.
Be Responsible
As we've seen since the public health emergency began, drivers are making riskier decisions when they're behind the wheel — including drinking and driving. As the year comes to a close and a new one begins, make it a point to drive sober every day.
Drunk Driver
Have a Plan Whether You're Driving, Riding or Hosting
- Before drinking, plan a safe and sober ride home.
- Don’t let someone get behind the wheel if that person has been drinking.
- If you’re hosting a gathering, make sure everyone has a sober ride home.
- Always wear your seat belt. It’s your best defense against impaired drivers.
- If you see a drunk driver, call 911.
It's Illegal Everywhere to Drive Drunk
A DUI can set you back, on average, $10,000, and there could be a crash — people could get hurt or killed.
| Blood Alcohol Concentration | Predictable Effects on Driving |
|---|---|
| .02 | Decline in visual functions, decline in ability to perform two tasks at the same time |
| .05 | Reduced coordination, reduced ability to track moving objects, difficulty steering, reduced response to emergency driving situations |
| .08 | Reduced concentration, short-term memory loss, lack of speed control, reduced information processing capability, impaired perception |
| .10 | Reduced ability to maintain lane position and brake appropriately |
| .15 | Substantial impairment in vehicle control, attention to driving task, and in necessary visual and auditory information processing |
Drunk Driver Accident
If You Feel Different, You Drive Different — Drive High Get a DUI
Drunk Drivers Killer Whales
Did you know that you can also get a DUI for driving under the influence of drugs? Driving while impaired by any substance — legal or illegal — puts you and others in harm’s way.