80% of drunk driving incidents involve men behind the wheel, and 20% of drunk trips is undertaken by someone aged between 26 and 29.

Over 30% of Americans admitted to driving after drinking in the last month.

25.8% of adults reported binge drinking in the last month.Here are the key insights from our drunk driving research.

Ever gone out on the town without a plan B for getting home? The loss of concentration, slowed reaction times and questionable judgement that come with alcohol consumption have a grave impact on one’s driving ability. But what happens when these two pleasures cross paths?ĭrunk driving accounts for over 10,000 deaths a year – a shocking statistic, before you start exploring the ripple effect of lives ruined, lost licenses and the economic cost of these incidents. The pleasure of cruising down the open road, like the pleasure of a cold beer at the end of a hard day, is hard to beat. America’s road infrastructure is second to none, and with 286.9 million registered cars – one for every two people – it’s safe to say we all have access to a vehicle. Whatever your tipple, it’s safe to assume you drink enough to get tipsy from time to time.Īnd when it comes to driving, our cross country highways are like no other. 9.87 liters of pure alcohol equates to around 80 bottles of wine. If this conjures up images of teens downing ethanol by the gallon, don’t worry – it’s just a reference point for the range of beverages consumed across the country. Whilst we’re not quite on a level with the Eastern Europeans, the average American over the age of 15 consumes 9.87 litres of pure alcohol a year. Ever since the Prohibition, alcohol has played a key role in the social fabric of American life, a lubricant of conversation and leisure. Two things we love in the United States: drinking, and driving.

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