Still Wanting To Drink and Drive?

We often hear that it is safe to have a friend with you at a party to help you drive just in case you get drunk. One night my friend and I went to a party. I got so drunk, I couldn’t drive. So I told my friend to be the designated driver. While driving home she almost crashed the car, because I was yelling at her and she was drunk as well. Even with a designated driver, people are still able to crash. It is always good to have a friend who doesn’t drink at all. According to Roth’s research, “Nearly 20% of rural respondents said they didn’t choose the designated driver until after people had started drinking” (Rothe). Having a designated driver is a good thing, but the passengers often tend to abuse them. The designated driver often gets yelled at or they often threaten each other to fight. According Rothe’s research it shows, “significant percentage of young people was willing to drive while intoxicated, as they had seen their parents driving after a few drinks” (Rothe). Following your parent’s foot steps is a good thing, but following their bad habits is considered a bad thing. If you are at a party with your friends and decide to get drunk, just call a taxi or just sleep over at the party. Even with a designated driver, people can still crash regardless.

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