In 1999, nearly 16,000 people were killed and more than 300,000 were injured as a result of alcohol-related crashes. That's one person killed every 33 minutes and one person injured every 2 minutes. In fact, the average American has a 30 percent chance of being killed or injured by an impaired driver during their lifetime.
All drivers risk impairment when consuming alcohol.
Don't drink and drive and never ride in a car operated by someone who has been drinking. When with a group, choose a designated driver or elect to be the non-drinking driver. In situations that involve drinking, many people believe that coffee, a cold shower or fresh air are all that is needed to overcome the effects of alcohol. The truth is that time is the only way to get alcohol out of your system. If someone has been drinking, he or she shouldn't drive.