Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) released shocking statistics about drunk driving that everyone should be aware of:

• An average drunk driver has driven drunk over 80 times before their first arrest.
• Every two minutes someone is injured in a drunk driving incident.
• Twenty percent of drunk drivers are between 26 and 29-years-old.

These statistics are incredibly alarming. If you’ve been involved in a drunk driving accident, contact us today so we can seek justice for you.

Fact 1: Only Time Will Help You Sober Up

Many people believe that a cold shower, eating carbohydrates, or drinking coffee will help you sober up. However, there is no secret food or drink that will absorb alcohol in the body. Time is the only element that will help. After any amount of alcohol intake, be sure to give yourself enough time to let the alcohol pass through your body.

However, the time it takes to absorb alcohol will differ for everyone. You must consider your height and weight when determining how long you need to wait before you drive. One drink for a 125-pound girl will have a greater affect than one drink for a 250-pound guy.

Fact 2: Your Age Doesn’t Affect Your Driving Ability

Many people believe that the number of years you’ve been driving greatly influences how “well” you can drive while under the influence. However, it doesn’t matter how long you’ve been driving or how good of a driver you are. When alcohol is in the blood stream, it greatly affects your response time, challenges your depth perception, and can even impair your ability to see clearly.

Be extremely careful when you drink alcohol. If you’re out, designate a person to drive you home who chooses not to drink. If you are a victim of a drunk driving accident, call our team today at 877-251-5040.