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Strategies to avoid driving while intoxicated

On Behalf of | Jul 15, 2021 | DUI | 0 comments

A DUI on your record has serious consequences, so your best strategy is to avoid getting behind the wheel while under the influence. Most people know this, yet they find themselves in challenging circumstances.

A look at situations to avoid could help you avoid a costly DUI conviction in Pennsylvania.

Common sense precautions

State Farm provides a rundown on the consequences of drinking and driving as well as many of the best strategies for avoiding getting pressured to drive while intoxicated. Many of these solutions depend upon thinking ahead and making good decisions. While this is sometimes difficult to do, it remains true.

If you drive others to a party that serves alcohol, you should volunteer for the role of a designated driver. This means you do not drink alcohol that night or limit your drinking to consume very little alcohol. If others at the party pressure you to drink alcohol, it is in your best interest, and the best interests of your passengers, that you resist.

If you find yourself in a position where you feel intoxicated, do not get behind the wheel. Take a taxi or ride-sharing service home instead.

Creative solutions to peer pressure

If you are a younger driver, you could face peer pressure to drink and drive. Drive Team offers some helpful solutions that could reduce the pressure you feel to drink during a night out with friends. Holding a bottle of water in your hand might prevent others from giving you alcoholic drinks.

You could also use your parents as an excuse, telling friends that you would lose your driving privileges if they smelled alcohol on your breath. You could also say you are in training for a sports event or have early plans the next morning.

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