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Drinking and Driving

Driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol is one of the
most dangerous things that a human can possibly do. When people drink and drive,
they are not only putting themselves in danger, they?re also jeopardizing the
lives of other road users and pedestrians. At a young age, I use to watch my
uncle James drink and drive thinking it was completely normal. Everything was ok
until one day he got too drunk and lost control of the car and hit a tree.
Today, I? am still pondering on what caused people including my uncle to drink
and drive? Could it be pressure from your peers, or going and acting wild at a
party, or maybe it?s the numerous of underage teens drinking behind the wheel.
After many years of watching and assuming drinking and driving was normal, I
have completely changed my beliefs and want everybody to realize the true effect
of drunk driving.

It may be obvious to say, but I believe peer pressure plays a major
role in whether somebody will be getting be...

Posted by: Arianna Escobar

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