9 tell-tale signs a driver is drunk
Sep 03, 2022
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Drunk driving accidents account for one in three traffic fatalities. Every single day people are killed or severely injured because some guys don’t know when to stop. You may be the most cautious driver in the world, but that’s not gonna help you much if the guy in the car coming behind you at 100 mph is drunk. The only thing you can do is try to spot a drunk driver and give them a wide berth.
Here are a few warning signs you should know about.
Swerving
If you see a car zig-zagging all over the road, do whatever it takes to stay out of their way. Sometimes an impatient driver may weave in and out of traffic, but it’s usually an intoxicated one that does that.
Tailgating
Not only is it very annoying, but it can be extremely dangerous. The most common cause of tailgating is that the drunk driver has difficulties assessing the distance between his car and yours.
Erratic braking
If the car in front of you stops suddenly without any apparent reason, the driver is probably drunk. Or they may have a reason to brake, like a traffic jam ahead, only they did not notice it on time.
Hugging the centerline
On a deep level, the driver is aware he cannot see straight so he keeps close to the centerline to keep from swerving.
Driving too slow
This happens when the driver is unsure of his capacity to drive safely and thinks going slow will help him avoid a crash.
Driving too fast
Either the driver is showing off his powerful car or he’s completely lost it. Speeding and drunk driving are a lethal combination. This type of crash often results in catastrophic injuries. Reach out to experienced drunk driving accident lawyers in your area. They will help you sue the irresponsible driver and seek the maximum available under punitive damages.
Improper signaling
You really cannot expect a drunk driver to use the signals properly if they don’t know what they’re doing.
Almost striking an object or vehicle
If the driver in front of you barely avoids a collision, this should tell you to slow down or change lanes and put some distance between you. Next time, the drunk guy may not be so lucky and you don’t want to be the one he slams into.
Serious traffic violations
When you see a car skipping a red light or ignoring a traffic sign, it’s either because he’s too confused or he’s barely able to keep his eyes open, let alone look at the signs.
If you cannot avoid them and get hit by a drunk driver, call the police right away. The breath test results will play an important part in your future claim. If the guy’s blood alcohol concentration is way over the legal limit (0.08%), your lawyers will advise you to sue and seek punitive damages, or exemplary damages as they are known in some states.