Despite the negative stigma, driving under the influence is still a serious issue that exists on many levels. From car crashes to pedestrian crashes, DUI can have serious long-term consequences. There are many reasons why a person should choose not to get convicted of a DUI. Firstly, there are the costs. The penalties for DUI can be much more severe than traffic violations, meaning that those convicted of DUI could face serious consequences like license suspension and hefty fines. However, hiring a Norwell criminal defense lawyer will help you get the best possible outcome for your criminal case, and will help you in ways where you otherwise may not have much control.
Let us now look into the dangers of DUI.
- Poor judgment and decision making
A person who has had too much to drink may not be able to think straight and will make poor decisions. For example, drunk drivers often find it hard to gauge their speed and this can lead to accidents. Drunk drivers also have problems with decision-making and can be unpredictable. Negotiating curves, for example, may become problematic as will driving in inclement weather.
- Slowed reaction time
When a person has too much to drink and gets in their vehicle, they are putting not just themselves in danger but also the lives of other drivers on the road. A person under the influence may not be able to quickly react to unexpected events on the road, such as avoiding another driver who cuts them off. A drunk driver will have a delayed response time and may flip into another lane unexpectedly or be unable to stay in a single lane.
- Decreased vision
When a person has too much to drink, their vision can become impaired and they will not be able to properly see other cars or the road ahead. For example, driving under the influence of alcohol can lead to a person losing concentration and being unable to observe lines on the road. A drunk driver may also not notice other traffic signs that would warn them of an oncoming vehicle approaching the next lane.
- Lack of coordination
Driving under the influence can cause a person to have poor coordination, making them difficult to drive. They may not be able to properly maintain the speed at which they are driving and make sudden movements, causing them to not be able to react in time when another vehicle is coming toward them. If you have had a drink or two and decide to continue driving, you could find yourself in terrible danger without even knowing it.
