Don't Drink and Drive

Tweet A night out drinking with friends is fun but good things can go bad, and they can go really bad, especially if you put a car in the mix. Drinking and driving is one of the biggest, if not the biggest threat to Road Safety in South Africa.

According to www.arrivealive.co.za , research indicates that 50% of people who die on the roads have a blood alcohol concentration above the legal limit of 0.05 gram per 100 millilitres. It’s a sad statistic but what can be done about it? Well, the short answer is not to drive if you plan on drinking. If you do drink and drive know that you are not only putting your own life at risk but are putting the lives of other people at risk too.

Many South Africans would argue that the public transport system does not offer citizens safe transport alternatives. Although this is debatable, every citizen has a choice, with many citizens choosing to drink and drive anyway. So, what are the alternatives to drinking and driving?

The obvious alternative is abstinence, don’t drink and drive, full stop. Your next alternative is arranging a lift with a friend or loved one to transport you home safely. If that fails, call a taxi to collect you. Another alternative worth considering is using one of the many designated driver services in South Africa. The cost of these services is insignificant considering that you will live another day and get home safely without putting innocent lives at risk.

You always have a choice, make the right choice, don’t drink and drive.