Personal Safety
Driving under the influence of alcohol is a common cause of auto accidents. If you can spot a drunken driver and stay out of his or her way, you may be able to avoid an accident. Watch out for drivers who:
* Drive too fast or too slow.
* Make jerky starts or stop abruptly.
* Overshoot stop signs.
* Ignore traffic signals.
* Follow cars too closely.
* Pass other cars too quickly or too slowly.
* Change lanes frequently.
* Drive without their lights on after sundown.
* Drive with their windows rolled down in cold or wet weather.
* Are obviously partying and having a good time with their passengers when they should be paying attention to the road.
© American Institute for Preventive Medicine