Drunk driving endangers road users. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 11,654 people died in drunk-driving-related accidents in 2020. This is a high number, which is worrying because the deaths could have been avoided. Sharing the road...
Drunk driving is dangerous, and anyone who learns how to drive is informed of this, yet some people still do it. This contributes to a significant percentage of accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 32 people in the U.S....
Alcohol consumption is largely a social experience. People drink with friends or family members or while attending parties or visiting clubs. Some people overindulge, and they may later go on to make dangerous decisions, such as trying to drive home when their blood...
When you generally think of drunk driving car accidents, you imagine someone who is well over the legal limit. They've had five or six drinks, and they are recklessly taking to the road because they don't want to pay for a ride home. After the crash, they’re slurring...
The fault for a New Jersey drunk driving crash is usually self-explanatory. Drivers know that getting behind the wheel while over the legal limit is a crime, but some people do it anyway because they assume they won't get caught. When they end up causing a crash,...
Drowsy driving is extremely prevalent because many people don't assume it's as dangerous as driving while intoxicated in New Jersey. Unfortunately, driving when you're fatigued slows your reaction time and can increase the risk of getting into car accidents. Studies...
Being a safe, responsible driver entails following all traffic laws, behaving courteously towards others, and limiting distractions, such as mobile devices, within your vehicle. It also involves staying sober behind the wheel, as driving under the influence can cause...
New Jersey residents may have to take a blood alcohol content (BAC) test if pulled over on suspicion of DUI. Today we will look at two of the most common tests in use today. These are blood alcohol tests and breath tests. Breath tests are the most well-known. They are...
For the last several decades, New Jersey residents have seen and heard many public awareness campaigns highlighting the dangers of drunk driving and encouraging people to make alternative decisions that are wise and safe. Unfortunately, there remains a core of people...
If you are like many other people in New Jersey, you may have a few drinks when going out to dinner or spending a night out with friends. In these situations, you may have been told that designating a driver to stay sober is a good option, as that person will be able...
