(ThyBlackMan.com) It’s no secret that many people drink and drive on a regular basis. They may not get absolutely wrecked and then get behind the wheel. They may only be “a little tipsy” when they start driving. It’s not wise, but people do it anyway, despite the fact that we should all know about the dangers.
You may not think that drinking and driving is that widespread. But you may only be picturing the act as something that people do when they’re really drunk. The fact is that many people drive while their over the limit and get home just fine. Because of this, they begin to believe that it’s okay. That they can handle it.
Are you one of these people? Have you found yourself d
rinking and driving? If so, then you need to read this.
You need to stop
This probably seems like really obvious advice. But it’s the best advice I can give you. Just because you’ve done it “successfully” in
the past, without any accidents or convictions, it doesn’t mean you “can” do it. You should count yourself lucky that nothing terrible has happened yet, and stop while you’re ahead. Because sooner or later, someone will get hurt or you will get caught.
Why are you doing it?
You need to assess why you drink and drive. Do you do it because you’re drinking too much? Because whenever you need to drive, you usually happen to be drunk? Then you need to consider the possibility that you have a drinking problem. Do you do it because you often find yourself out of money to get a cab home? Then you either need to make sure you have the money, or stop drinking so much when you’re out. Find the reason you’re doing it so much and you may find the solution.
If you get caught, know the correct legal steps
I’m not saying that you will be caught because you end up in a fatal car crash. You may not even be that over the limit when you’re caught. You could be caught due to a random check while you’re just slightly over the limit. Whatever the case, if you’re caught, you need to be careful. Don’t admit guilt at the scene or talk to any witnesses. Don’t refuse to take a breathalyzer test; if you’re over the limit, they will find out one way or another. As soon as you’re able to, get in touch with some DUI lawyers.
Do some research
One of the most effective ways to prevent yourself from doing this is to research the consequences. Sure, you could spend some time reading up on the legal consequences. But you should really be doing is looking up some of the horrifying consequences on the lives of perpetrators and victims. Get to know the pain that the families of the victims go through when drink driving steals the life of one of their own. Look, for example, at the case of Victoria Mack, a girl who was killed last week in Detroit as a result of a drunk driver. “Scare” yourself out of ever doing such a thing to yourself or to others.
Staff Writer; Joseph Brown