Drinking and driving is a dangerous cocktail that leads to disastrous outcomes. I’m not proud of it, but I received 3 DUIs (within one year); luckily, I didn’t hurt myself or anyone else. I’m grateful for the jail time I received, as it allowed me to think of the consequences. Don’t drink and drive. It’s terrible under any conditions and has several implications:

1. Alcohol affects one's ability to make quick decisions. It also makes it harder to concentrate on multiple tasks.
2.  Alcohol can slow down the messages to your brain, delaying reaction times.
3. Alcohol affects your motor skills, making it harder to execute coordinated movements like steering or applying brakes.
4. Alcohol can blur vision and alter your perception of distance and speed, making it challenging to navigate safely.
5. Alcohol might make you overestimate your driving abilities, leading to riskier behavior.

The legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit is set to ensure drivers are not impaired and varies by country but is commonly around 0.08%. This level is considered the point at which alcohol significantly impairs driving abilities.

• According to the World Health Organization, approximately 1.35 million people die each year in crashes.
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that 28% of all traffic-related deaths involve alcohol-impaired driving.

These numbers paint a grim picture. Behind each statistic is a life cut short or irreversibly altered. So, when you think about drinking and driving, remember the stakes. It's not just about staying on the right side of the law; it's about protecting lives – yours and others. The great thing about being sober is never having this issue.