Driving under the influence of alcohol is one of the many cases most celebrities are facing today. They want to drink until they are drunk forgetting that they still need to drive their way home. What they usually forgot when driving under influence is the consequences that might occur while they are on the road. In order to stop this, there are ways to prevent drinking and driving.
But before discussing the ways, you must know why people do drink and drive. There are many reasons behind this. People drink and drive maybe because of lack of information, being arrogant, personal problems and many others. But still, these excuses are not exemptions for you to drink and drive. That's why the law provides reasons to people not to drink and drive.
Fortunately, there are ways that must be followed to avoid this kind of mishap. These tips will help you to enjoy the party with your friends as long as you want. Here are the tips:
1. Look for a driver.
Before going to a party or an event, make sure you have a driver. Choose a driver who will not consume an alcohol until the party ends. Do not choose a driver who is also a drinker or had been caught because of drunk driving.
2. Make arrangements to get a ride.
Ask a friend or family member to pick you up in the party before leaving. If it is impossible, look for a cab and pre-pay them with credit card. Planning this ahead will stay you away from drunk driving thus, you will get less chance to ruin others and your life.
3. Give your car keys to someone you can trust.
Give your keys to the party host or hostess or even to your driver. Better yet, ask someone to drop you off your house. In this way, it is impossible for you to drive yourself home after the party.
4. Stay the night.
If everything else fails, the best thing to do is to sleep over. Staying for a while won't do you any harm. Get a few hours of sleep until you are sober enough to drive home safely. However, you must be careful since the alcohol level may vary. It will take time before the alcohol level decrease.
5. Plan ahead.
It is always best to plan your transportation. Planning your transportation will keep you away from accidents.
Drinking moderately and having a good time in the party isn't bad. But too much drinking and driving is just another thing that needs controlling. So if you want to have fun, follow these tips to avoid getting criminal records.