Vincent Logan, Elburn, Illinois Police Department. The evidence is clear. Alcohol and driving do not mix.
Alcohol is the number one killer on American roadways.
Below is information about driving while using alcohol and other drugs . Other drugs Driving under the influence DUI laws Drivers 21 and under DUI victims' rights Alcohol as a Drug Alcohol is a drug that affects your overall driving ability. Alcohol slows your reaction time so that it takes you longer to act in an emergency. It affects your vision. Drivers who drink may make more mistakes.