What should you do if you plan to drink or be under the influence?

What should you do if you plan to drink or be under the influence?

• A. Drive to a bar to pick up more drinks
• B. Ignore impairment and drive cautiously
• C. Plan ahead so you won't be tempted to drive
• D. Wait for a friend to drive you home

Answer: (C)

Plan ahead so you won’t be tempted to drive when you intend to drink. When you drink, your judgment, reaction time, and coordination are impaired, making it very hard to control a vehicle safely. By arranging a safe ride in advance or choosing not to drink, you remove the option of driving while impaired. Use a designated sober driver, rideshare or taxi, public transit, or stay where you are until you’re sober. Driving to a bar to get more drinks, driving while impaired, or waiting for a friend to drive you home all carry risks or rely on someone who may not be sober; a proactive plan reduces the chance of making a dangerous choice and keeps you and others safer on the road.

Plan ahead so you won’t be tempted to drive when you intend to drink. When you drink, your judgment, reaction time, and coordination are impaired, making it very hard to control a vehicle safely. By arranging a safe ride in advance or choosing not to drink, you remove the option of driving while impaired. Use a designated sober driver, rideshare or taxi, public transit, or stay where you are until you’re sober. Driving to a bar to get more drinks, driving while impaired, or waiting for a friend to drive you home all carry risks or rely on someone who may not be sober; a proactive plan reduces the chance of making a dangerous choice and keeps you and others safer on the road.