Safety Saturday: Impaired Driving

December 17, 2022

Drinking and driving is a behavior that endangers lives.

Drunk driving collisions increase throughout the month of December as more people travel and attend events where alcohol is served. Because of that, December is recognized as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month and the focus for this issue of Safety Saturday.


Shockingly, approximately 32 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes every day. That is one person every 45 minutes. The number of daily deaths increase during the holidays, but these deaths are all preventable.


Alcohol, some over-the-counter and prescription drugs, as well as illegal substances can impair driving. Consumption of alcohol and/or drugs reduce coordination, reduce the ability to track moving objects, impairs reflexes, and inhibits the ability to problem solve.


Furthermore, interactions between alcohol and certain medications increase impairment and make driving riskier.


We can prevent tragedies by modeling responsible behavior.


Evidence shows that drug-impaired driving is dangerous. By following these tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration we can all be safer.

  • Plan your safe ride home before you start the party, choose a non-drinking friend as a designated driver.
  • If someone you know has been drinking or under the influence of drugs, do not let that person get behind the wheel. Take their keys and help them arrange a sober ride home. 
  • If you drink, do not drive for any reason. Call a rideshare service or a sober friend. 
  • If you’re hosting a party where alcohol or other substances will be served/used, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver.
  • Always wear your seat belt — it’s your best defense against impaired drivers.


Being a responsible driver is simple: if you are drinking, do not drive. Stay safe this holiday season.

Vogt Engineering Celebrates National Bike Month

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