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When trying to convince a friend not to drive after drinking, you should try:
A. Talking to your friend in private so he or she won’t get embarrassed
B. Finding a reason for him or her to stay at the party
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer
C. Both A and B. Talking to your friend in private so he or she won’t get embarrassed and finding a reason for him or her to stay at the party are the correct answers.
It’s always a difficult situation when you see a friend about to make a bad decision – especially if that decision could hurt them. In this instance, you need to have a conversation with your friend about why it’s not a good idea to drive after drinking. Try to find a reason for him or her to stay at the party, like being the designated driver for the evening. Taking away the keys might seem like the logical solution, but it could result in your friend becoming violent. The best thing you can do is talk to him or her privately and try to convince them to stay put.
The Risks of Drunk Driving
The risks of drunk driving are well-documented, and anyone who’s gotten behind the wheel after a few drinks is taking a serious gamble.
According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), in 2010 alone, almost 11,000 people were killed in drunk driving accidents in the United States – that’s one person every 51 minutes. And that’s just fatalities. Thousands more are injured each year in drunk driving crashes.
So if you see a friend about to get behind the wheel after drinking, do whatever you can to stop them. It could save their life – or someone else’s.
How Does Alcohol Affect Your Ability To Drive?
- Your reaction time slows down
- You have trouble tracking moving objects
- You have difficulty focusing your eyes
- Your depth perception is off
- Depth perception is how you gauge how far away an object is. When you drink, it’s harder to tell how far away things are, which can make it difficult to judge the speed of oncoming traffic, for example.
- It’s hard to brake quickly. Because alcohol affects your motor skills and coordination, it takes longer for your brain to send the signal to your muscles telling them to hit the brakes. This can be a problem if you need to stop suddenly.
What To Do If Your Friend Still Wants To Drive?
If you’ve tried everything and your friend still insists on driving, there are a few things you can do:
- Offer to drive yourself and leave your car at the party. This way, your friend won’t have any other option but to take you home.
- Call a cab or an Uber for them. Again, this takes away the option of driving.
- If all else fails, call the police. It might seem like a drastic measure, but if you truly believe your friend is about to drive drunk, it’s better to be safe than sorry.
Remember, your friend might not be thinking clearly if they’ve been drinking, so it’s up to you to help them make the right decision. If you can convince them not to drive, you could be saving their life – or someone else’s.
