Causes of Accidents: Drunk Driving
October 27, 2020
Almost 30 people die every day due to drunk driving accidents. That equates to one person every 50 minutes, and over 10,000 people each year. Even though drunk driving numbers have decreased every decade over the past 30 years, it is still plaguing this country, injuring and killing innocent bystanders every hour. Alcohol’s Effect on Drivers Alcohol inhibits the brain’s ability to react to situations. During decision-making, signals are delayed as they are sent through the body. Here are some specific driving functions that are impaired by alcohol: Reflexes – When a person is under the influence of
