Tips for Steering Clear of Drunk Drivers



Source: : The Car Connection, October 9, 2006
Situation
US DOT, NHTSA list telltale signs for identifying drunk drivers
Advise drivers to know signs of drunk driver, take evasive action if suspect impairment
Significant Points
Signs of impairment: unable to maintain lane position, speed/braking problems
Also inattention problems like driving w/o headlights at night; judgment problems like unsafe lane changes
Prepare to take evasive action if see identifying factors but don't intervene personally
Keep distance, get out of way, never try to pass
If vehicle coming head-on in your lane, move to shoulder, stop, honk, blink lights
Get license plate number if possible but don't get too close, call 911