Recreational vehicles (RVs) are popular throughout the country for family vacations, retirement getaways, and traveling the country with the comforts of home in tow. RVs exist for enjoyment, but it’s still crucial to follow the rules of the road as you would in any other vehicle, and this applies to alcohol consumption.
Drunk driving is a serious issue throughout the country. It causes thousands of fatalities and even more injuries every year. It is vital that states and cities work on ways to regulate and prevent people driving while under the influence of alcohol.
Drinking and driving affect countless people across the United States, both people who drive impaired, and people who are involved in accidents related to alcohol. Police officers pull over millions of people every year for driving while under the influence of alcohol.
In 2016, 20.7 million Americans 16 or older drove while under the influence of alcohol. 11.8 million Americans drove under the influence of drugs in the same year. Drug impaired driving is a serious issue in the United States for people of all ages.
People generally think of alcohol and drugs like marijuana when thinking of things you should not use while driving. The dangers of impaired driving are well known. However, over-the-counter and prescription medications can also impair your driving ability. Driving safely takes extensive amounts of focus, and it is important to be aware of anything that could affect your ability to drive.
