Drinking and Driving

 

Believe it or not car crashes are the number one killer of teens in the U.S. At least eight teens die everyday of  DUI crashes. In 2005, 7420 teens died or injured in DUI crashes. Teen fatalities make up one-fifth of all alcohol-related crashes.The crash risk is high during the first year teens drive because they're newbies behind the wheel. Without years of driving practice, teens are more likely to mess up.When you're drinking and driving, you can not only hurt others you can also hurt yourself. To prevent yourself from getting a DUI, just follow these 6 easy steps:

1. Decide for yourself.

2. Get the facts: drinking, doing drugs, and driving kills.

3. Be a responsible host.

4. Report a bad driver, call 911!

5. For your family, friends, and neighbors, set a good example.

6. Be a true friend

 

STAY ALIVE! DONT DRINK AND DRIVE