1997 YRBS Vehicle Safety - Driving Under the Influence Riding with drinking drivers has declined slightly.
Older students ride with drinking drivers more than younger students.
Percent of students who during the past 30 days rode in a car or other vehicle driven by someone who had been drinking alcohol Vehicle Safety - Driving Under the Influence Females drink and drive less than males. Older students drink and drive more than younger students. This pattern was similar to, but less dramatic among 10th graders. Older students ride with someone who has been smoking marijuana more than younger students. Percent of students who during the past 30 days rode in a car or other vehicle driven by someone who had been smoking marijuana Vehicle Safety - Driving Under the Influence Female students drive when they have been smoking marijuana less than male students.