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What are all signs that a driver may be impaired?
Traveling in the wrong lane, running stop lights, and weaving from side to side are all signs that a driver may be impaired.
Who share the road with an impaired driver?
All drivers who share the road with an impaired driver are at risk.
What are some of the visual clues for the defensive driver to spot an impaired driver?
EXPLANATION: Driving symptom like Erratic change in speed, Running stop lights and stop signs, Weaving from side to side might indicate that a driver is impaired and their actions unpredictable.
What are three signs a driver could be impaired?
Almost striking an object, curb, or vehicle. Stopping without cause or erratic braking. Drifting in and out of traffic lanes. Signaling that is inconsistent with driving actions.
What is the DUI?
DUI could mean driving under the influence of alcohol, or it may mean driving under the influence of drugs. Regardless of what it’s called, a charge of DUI or DWI arises when a law enforcement officer thinks you were too impaired to drive. The impairment could be caused by alcohol, drugs, sleepiness or other factors.
What should you do if you observe an impaired driver?
What you can do if you see an impaired driver
- Stay as far away from the other vehicle as possible.
- Try to get a good look at the license plate number and any other distinguishing details of the vehicle—the make, model and color, etc.
- Call 911.
What is a common clue to law enforcement that a driver is impaired?
Weaving is a common clue to law enforcement that a driver is impaired.
What are the types of impaired driving?
The Five Types of Driving Impairment
- Alcohol. A long-term “drunk driver” crackdown began in the 1990s.
- Drugs. In many jurisdictions, there are more “drugged” drivers than “drunk” drivers.
- Fatigue. Drowsiness and alcohol have roughly the same effect on the body and brain.
- Medical Condition.
- Distraction.
What does impairment mean in driving?
What does “Impaired” Mean? In an impaired driving charge, being impaired means that the drivers ability to operate a motor vehicle was altered due to the consumption of an alcoholic beverage or drug.
How can you tell if someone is impaired?
What Are the Signs of Intoxication?
- Slurred speech.
- Lowered inhibitions.
- Impaired coordination and motor skills.
- Sense of confusion.
- Memory problems.
- Concentration problems.
- General personality changes.