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Do impaired drivers drive slow?
Intoxicated drivers will often overcompensate while driving by driving much slower than the posted limit. Just as someone who is speeding is a hazard to others on the road, a person driving too slow can also be a danger.
What are some of the driving behaviors of an impaired driver?
How to spot a drunk or drugged driver
- Quick acceleration or deceleration.
- Tailgating.
- Weaving or zig-zagging across the road.
- Driving anywhere other than on a road designated for vehicles.
- Almost striking an object, curb, or vehicle.
- Stopping without cause or erratic braking.
- Drifting in and out of traffic lanes.
What are three impaired driving symptoms?
Signs of Impaired Driving
- Drinking alcohol in the vehicle.
- Failure to turn on headlights at night.
- Drifting, swerving or weaving.
- Illegal or sudden turning.
- Turning within an unusually wide radius.
- Nearly striking other cars or objects.
- Sudden or erratic braking.
- Driving with the face close to the windshield.
Why do drunk drivers go so fast?
An intoxicated driver may frequently change their driving speed. That means, if they’re too busy focusing on staying in their lane, they’re not going to do a good job of regulating their speed. If their speed often changes, it may be a sign of intoxication.
Can one drink make you an unsafe driver?
Even one drink can make you an unsafe driver. Drinking affects your BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION (BAC). It is illegal to drive with a BAC of . 04% or more if you drive commercial vehicles or .
What can cause impaired driving?
Summary
- Alcohol.
- Legal or illegal drugs.
- Sleepiness.
- Distractions, such as using a cell phone or texting.
- Having a medical condition which affects your driving.
What are the signs that a driver is impaired?
driving too fast or too slow
What to do if you see an impaired driver?
What to do if you see an impaired driver: Pull over and call 911 or use your hands-free device. State the location you last saw the impaired driver. Report which direction the vehicle is travelling.
What is the penalty for driving while impaired?
The penalties for DWAI are: Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI by alcohol) fine ranges from $300 to $500, maximum jail 15 days, 90 days suspension of drivers license; Driving While Impaired by a Drug (DWAI-Drug) fine ranges from $500 to $1,000, maximum jail time is 1 year, drivers license suspension for at least six months;
What is considered an impaired driving?
Impaired driving is generally defined as operating a car, truck, boat, snowmobile, aircraft, train or other motor vehicle when the ability to operate the motor vehicle is negatively affected (or impaired) by alcohol or drugs.