Why do people drink and drive?
People might drink and drive for a number of reasons including: They aren’t aware they’re drunk; They feel more confident after drinking and think they are capable of driving, even though they’re really not; People think or hope they won’t get caught; After drinking too much they’re unable to make safe, responsible decisions and deal with complex problems.
A short poem for all those people who think it’s okay to drink and drive. I went to a party and I remembered what you said. You told me not to drink, so I drank soda instead. I felt really proud inside, just the way you said I would. I didn’t drink and drive, even though the others said I should. I know I did the right thing, ’cause I know you’re always right. Now the dance is over, as everyone drives out of sight. As I got in my car, I knew I’d be okay. Because of the way you raised me, I’m as sober as the day. I started to move away, but as I pulled out of the drive, The other car didn’t see me, and it hit me in the side. As I lie on the pavement, I heard the policeman say, The other guy is drunk, and now I’m the one who’ll pay. As I lie here dying, I think, I wish you’d get here soon. How come this happened to me now, my life burst like a balloon. There is blood all around me, and most of it is mine. I hear the paramedic say, that I’ll die in a very short time. I just want to tell y
