Hey everyone, I just wanted to post a warning/reminder to everyone. On Friday, one of my best friend's ex-boyfriend died in a tragic drunk driving accident that sent two others in critical condition. This is the third kid I've known since August to die of a drunk driving related incident. No one is immune to drunken driving; I know that I've been put in regretful situations when it came down to getting a ride home. Fortunately, I think this death resonated among a lot of teenagers in my area, who regularly drunk drive on the weekends. Regardless, I want everyone to remember just how dangerous it is to drink and drive. Call ANYBODY if you are ever put in a difficult situation, you will get a ride.
Drunk Driving
- Thread starter Snowgoner
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Fuck drunk driving. Seriously it is so selfish. You aren't just endangering yourself or the people in your car, but everyone else on the road. It kills me to think about all the young kids and innocent people who get killed every year because of stuff like this. Please, call a cab or a friend to give you a ride. I promise the money it costs for a cab is worth it as opposed to risking your life and others lives. Please don't drink and drive.
13392857:Mingg said:
Reckless driving in general. Drunk driving is bad but there are varying levels. Being drunk isn't what kills people it's driving fast, or sloppy on the roads.
A lot of young kids drive like fucking idiots when sober. You mix that with drinking, especially binge drinking, and being new to drinking, you got yourselves a problem.
I just wish people would respect driving, unfortunately the trend is going the other way.
my house is about a 35 min walk from the station or a 2 min drive through empty suburban streets (lots of hills) also i go past a police station
occasionally i will drive home quite drunk. actually not even drunk to the point of incapacitation, i can still walk straight but i would definitely be over the limit of .05. i never have anyone else in the car, i go pretty slow and im obviously not trying to show off to anyone.
as i said its back streets, rarely going over 25mph.
dont see any issue with it.
occasionally i will drive home quite drunk. actually not even drunk to the point of incapacitation, i can still walk straight but i would definitely be over the limit of .05. i never have anyone else in the car, i go pretty slow and im obviously not trying to show off to anyone.
as i said its back streets, rarely going over 25mph.
dont see any issue with it.
NigelStein
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13392967:pow_pow~ said:
Justify it anyway you want, it's still an asshole thing to do.
NigelStein
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You're still putting yourself and others at risk. Driving through suburbs drunk is not smart, I can't tell you how many times kids in my neighborhood have been running around at night etc. It impairs reaction time and it's just a shitty decision overall
Huck_Norris
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13392986:pow_pow~ said:
Go fuck yourself asshole. If we have to explain it to you, it is a lost cause because you're a special flower with all the answers and who never makes mistakes.
I had 9 people I went to school with die in Drunk Driving accidents before we even graduated HS. One accident killed 2 friends and some poor mom and her fucking kids. One girl lost her bf and then killer her best friend a few years later drunk driving. Don't fucking act all coy like you're the fucking guy who's got it all figured out. You don't. It's only a matter of time.
13392988:Huck_Norris said:
you know how many people i pass on my 2 minute trip home? a grand total of zero. thats right, surprisingly at 3am in the suburbs no one is out driving.
i dont drive on main roads, just back roads, i would barely go over 20mph, i never have passengers. im not drunk, i would just be over the limit.
ianrich511
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I totally agree with you OP. Something that bothers me tho is that when my parent were growing up, if you got caught drinking and driving the law would not fuck you like they do today. Growing up in the country, everyone would drink and then drive home. After having my own altercation with the issue in college, moving to town, and the increased punishments that have become norm, drinking and driving is a pretty terrifying thought. Do I still do it, yeah. I am not going to go to a bar and watch the game and have a couple beers and then say nope, I am leaving my car and calling a cab. Its a double edged sword.
Huck_Norris
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13392989:pow_pow~ said:
You're assuming. What if somebody was walking home and you dozed off and fucking killed them?? Do they shit down the road for drunk assholes only at 11?
Don't fucking be that weak minded pussy and make that excuse for yourself, it's the worst and it shows you have no respect and you're a selfish cunt. There could EASILY be people on that road for any reason and at any time. Don't fucking be that loser, man. You won't get a chance to undo it once you fuck up. You can, however, just stop being a self-important piece of shit and make the right decision the first time FWIW.
shocker611
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13392857:Mingg said:
Especially with uber/lyft now. I know it isn't in all areas yet but shit, its super cheap, takes 3 minutes to get to where you're at, and is easy to pay for.
assatrailz
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Can I drive on shrooms?
-benedetto
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13392995:pow_pow~ said:
A majority of accidents happen within 5 miles of your house or some thrown around statistic like that. Quit being a selfish douche. Especially on a thread where the OP has been negatively affected by what you're speaking about. So you're above .05 but under .08? Get real.
Huck_Norris
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13392995:pow_pow~ said:
No what's retarded is you making the excuse as if there was a time when driving drunk doesn't make you a selfish, stupid piece of shit.
Obviously there is no rationalizing with you and you'll make whatever excuse is convenient for you at that time like a basic selfish cunt always will. The night my football buddy died and took our friend with him along with some mom and her kids- yeah they were really close to home too. It was no big deal at all apparently. Another carload of people was right behind them and watched it all go down. It was a 5 minute drive, tops. No big deal bro- until he crossed the yellow line and hit someone head on, that is.
13393068:Huck_Norris said:
you keep presenting all these situations that i will never, ever be in. passangers? nope. kids? nope. oncoming traffic? nope. high speeds? nope.
there are nights that ive spent in my car because i thought i had drunk too much and i didnt feel comfortable driving. there are other nights where ive made the decision and felt completely fine to drive, but probably wouldve been over the limit.
you are giving me shit for stupid decisions your friends have made. i have never questioned myself if i should drive or not. if i get to that stage i know the answer, its a no. and all the times i have driven, i would probably be under your legal limit. therefore not "drunk driving".
DanielPlainview
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drunk driving is a terrible thing but it simply isnt black and white
-benedetto
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13393073:pow_pow~ said:
Being drunk hinders your ability to make the right decision. Not many more things are more annoying then when a drunk person swears they are good enough to drive when it is apparent how shit-housed they really are. When you decide to drive, you're endangering more than just yourself. Making you selfish. Why don't you just walk if it's so close?
You should start questioning yourself.
13393086:-benedetto said:
lets just finish this up. if i am drunk, pissed, whatever. i dont drive and usually dont have my car anywhere near me. if i have been drinking and might be slightly over the limit, but completely fine in every other aspect, i will drive the two minutes home from the train station.
because its up and down massive hills, taking about 40 mins and a lot of effort.
no_steeze
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People don't respect driving at all. it's by far the most dangerous thing any of us do, not only to ourselves but everyone around us, yet we get drunk, text, or intentionally drive aggressively simply because it's more convenient. I probably drive too fast and I have sent texts while driving, since it's so easy to forget how dangerous it really is.
I live in a rural area and kids drive drunk all the time under the impression that nobody else will be out on the roads at 3am. Most of the time it's true, but why would it ever be worth taking that risk? I don't understand why it would make sense to compromise reaction time, decision making, and clarity while doing something where a minor lapse could lead to the deaths of many people
I live in a rural area and kids drive drunk all the time under the impression that nobody else will be out on the roads at 3am. Most of the time it's true, but why would it ever be worth taking that risk? I don't understand why it would make sense to compromise reaction time, decision making, and clarity while doing something where a minor lapse could lead to the deaths of many people
13393100:no_steeze said:
i completely agree, i see kids driving stupidly all the time, i also see a lot more older people that are worse.
i grew up racing karts and dirtbikes, and over the last 4 years rallying with my dad in a subie. ive been in numerous crashes and have flipped the car. i understand how dangerous unsafe driving can be.
by far the most hazardous age group on our roads are the elderly. i reckon i would still be a better driver than most of them after a bottle of vodka. some cant see over the wheel and have absolutely no spatial awareness and no clue what is going on around them. they are in their own little bubble.
no_steeze
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13393109:pow_pow~ said:
There's a reason insurance rates are highest for kids around 16-19 years old. Some of the elderly have no idea what's going on, I agree, and they should have to renew their licenses under more rigorous circumstances, but the truth of the matter is that they drive 20 mph from their house to the grocery store in an old buick, while kids whip around in their subarus while texting and trying to impress their friends and end up in high speed collisions.
Like anything else driving is safest when you just don't do it, no matter how safe you think you are. It's just like backcountry skiing. You can assess the risks, pay attention to snowpack, and have a wealth of knowledge on snow science and local patterns. By doing so you minimize risk, but there is always the possibility of unforeseen factors since you are not the only force at play. You would never intentionally increase that risk by going into the backcountry unprepared, ignorant, or with decreased rational thinking ability, so why would you do that while driving? Even if you stay in control, you're less likely to be able to respond to other factors that are completely out of your control, and there's no way to safely say that those factors won't exist
13393100:no_steeze said:
Funny you say that. Most of the drunk driving accidents/incidents that I have heard of around here have all been on backroads in the more rural areas of the county. Just because there are less people driving on these roads(and less cops) doesn't mean it is any safer than a main road.
GayWolf420
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13393073:pow_pow~ said:
don't know why you guys are getting mad at this dude. let him get tanked and drive, just makes him more prone to natural selection, honestly. while he is busying justifying "having a few" and driving back home, we'll justify why he was a dope when the sheriffs scraping his body out of a mangle ball of steel.
MacNsteaze
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hate seeing these threads because it reminds me how many people still do it and remind me of my shitty situation that i put my self through currently
went camping with some friends and got wasted the night before as is customary for all camping trips. slept for maybe 2-3 hours before getting up again and going fishing where i sipped through two beers just hanging out relaxing by the river(caught 3 fish that day) once i got back one of my friends said his family called and needed help with something so he needed to head home as soon as possible. loaded up the car and started driving home way to fast cause i thought i was fine since i only had two beers that morning, lost control and flipped it off the road hurting two of the people in the car with broken bones, gave myself and minor concussion and other friend some cuts from the broken glass. i blew a .17 because i was still so drunk from the night before.
almost everyday i have this nightmare replaying through my head and it won't stop, this accident happened in august. i lost over 20 pounds after the accident from depression and guilt, failed a few of my classes from not being able to concentrate, have to ride my bike to work and over 45 minutes if i want to get to school. ever try hitting on girls without a car? doubt it because it doesn't happen, best part is that i still haven't had my court date after these 8 months so I'm not sure if I'm going to jail or not. all i know is I'm fucked and gonna be broke for a while
trust me when I say you don't want to know what it feels like making a horrible mistake that has hurt other people. all the people in the car have forgiven me and thats all that matters, but 100 percent could have been avoided and i would have a normal life right now
dont do it, its not worth it
went camping with some friends and got wasted the night before as is customary for all camping trips. slept for maybe 2-3 hours before getting up again and going fishing where i sipped through two beers just hanging out relaxing by the river(caught 3 fish that day) once i got back one of my friends said his family called and needed help with something so he needed to head home as soon as possible. loaded up the car and started driving home way to fast cause i thought i was fine since i only had two beers that morning, lost control and flipped it off the road hurting two of the people in the car with broken bones, gave myself and minor concussion and other friend some cuts from the broken glass. i blew a .17 because i was still so drunk from the night before.
almost everyday i have this nightmare replaying through my head and it won't stop, this accident happened in august. i lost over 20 pounds after the accident from depression and guilt, failed a few of my classes from not being able to concentrate, have to ride my bike to work and over 45 minutes if i want to get to school. ever try hitting on girls without a car? doubt it because it doesn't happen, best part is that i still haven't had my court date after these 8 months so I'm not sure if I'm going to jail or not. all i know is I'm fucked and gonna be broke for a while
trust me when I say you don't want to know what it feels like making a horrible mistake that has hurt other people. all the people in the car have forgiven me and thats all that matters, but 100 percent could have been avoided and i would have a normal life right now
dont do it, its not worth it
13392967:pow_pow~ said:
First, you are a scumbag piece off shit. All drunk drivers, I don't care what the excuse is, are stupid fucking assholes who shouldn't be ever allowed in a car or around other people. I have had 8 people in my family killed by you duck head drunk drivers, and in every single case no injuries have befallen the driver. And fuck you especially for thinking you're in the clear because you drive late nights on back roads. My cousin and her 6 month old son were killed at midnight on a back road by a drunk driver, who wasn't even injured. What the fuck is your problem. I could give less of a shit if your drunk and crash and die. The issue is that you are putting other people at risk besides your asshole self. It's not so fucking hard to A. Not get drunk B. Get ride home or stay C. Not be such a huge fucking dickbag and drive drunk.
Fuck you you worthless piece of shit.
GayWolf420
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13393140:Mingg said:
even worse, probably. you can just put a gun in my mouth and pull the trigger if my own dumbass habits got someone killed.
I also find it strange he claims its just a few drinks or whatever when he is so confident in his abilities to drive home afterwards. you know how many drunks at bars think that same way, too? "oh im good, its just a few minutes away." now you're justifying your habits like an addict, which is kinda fucked up, but whatever floats your goat, dude.
im with abortionator and no_steeze on this one. its not about "having a beer or two" and driving home. its a massive issue of too many americans nowadays that completely disregard the fact they're operating heavy machinery, and partake in awful habits that get people killed. its not about drunk driving, its all the shit people do in their cars that make all of our heads fucking explode with anger.
just think about all the times you probably almost got smoked by someone texting/distracted while driving. Now think about what you are doing every night after a party. do you not see an issue at all? I think its hypocritical, honestly. everyone has almost gotten smoked by someone that's been driving for at least a few years, Id like to imagine. kinda funny you think its okay to get shitcanned and drive when im sure you have blown your lid a few times at shitty drivers.
13393172:pow_pow~ said:
Cousin, 6 month son, brother in laws family including him, his wife (being my sister) their two kids, a very good friend of mine and also my grandfather. Where I live it is all back roads and we have the highest drunk driver rate in the county.
But go ahead, call me out, be an asshole and drink a few, go for a drive, kill a kid and come our without a scratch.
Drail
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Two years ago I was in a funny head space. I was staying at a friends house on the edge of town and arrived home one night from a party (on foot) all drunk and stuff. While having a smoke in the driveway I was looking at my car and said 'fuck it'. The house is right beside the start of a logging road that goes back into the bush. I drive a Subaru Legacy and due to its low clearance I have a 'no logging road' policy so I don't destroy the car. At the time it didn't matter though and there I was ripping around on the logging road listening to music and trying to get sideways on the turns. Well - I hit a pretty good rock with my front drivers side tire, fucking the suspension, rim, tire, and ego. Proper karma ass biting.
Now, any time I think "hey, I can/want to drive" I remind myself that being drunk and making poor life choices go hand in hand and take a step back.
All that being said though, I've definitely driven way way more often while mentally and physically exhausted to the point that is probably be a safer driver if I was drunk instead. There's no way to test it (or maybe there is?) but I'd say tiredness is just as, if not more dangerous than drunk driving.
Now, any time I think "hey, I can/want to drive" I remind myself that being drunk and making poor life choices go hand in hand and take a step back.
All that being said though, I've definitely driven way way more often while mentally and physically exhausted to the point that is probably be a safer driver if I was drunk instead. There's no way to test it (or maybe there is?) but I'd say tiredness is just as, if not more dangerous than drunk driving.
13393181:DeebieSkeebies said:
are you retarded? if i have a few drinks at the pub over a couple of hours im not justifying anything like an addict. mate i can guarantee i am a better and safer driver than you, i have grown up around cars all my life. so dont talk down to me. i am happy with every single decision i made and would do it again without a second thought.
goes both ways. there are nights were ive driven, there are nights where ive decided not to drive, and i sleep perfectly fine at night with the decisions ive made.
13393192:pow_pow~ said:
Which is the whole fucking issue. "I thought I was good" or the "I'm a good driver and confident" are stupid excuses. I feel like I'm a pretty good driver. I'm not going to take a couple NyQuil and go drive cuz I think I'm a good fucking driver. You don't put other people at risk and you're are even more fucked up saying you sleep just fine with it.
13393202:Sketchy3s said:
i dont think im good, i know im a good driver. i have grown up racing. if i have an accident its not going to be my fault. im not a hot head on the roads, i get all of that out of my system on the track. i completely trust the choices that i make in regards to driving. just for you i will upload a video of my last rally stage, because i know you wont believe me. then you can stop commenting about my decisions.
Charlie_Kelly
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Curious to think how many people in this thread think its fine to drive stoned but not drunk. I've done both, multiple times. I've driven drunk 3 times in my life and regret every minute of it. Every time I was fine, drove the speed limit, and it was late at night or early in the morning with almost no traffic. No excuse. It's not worth it. Last year a kid from my highschool drove home in the morning from a party still drunk, hit a pedestrian, and killed her. His life is now over. Everyone makes mistakes and when you are drunk its hard to draw the line. I drove from NH 2 1/2 hours to VT at 2am, not drunk, but on the comedown. The next day I realized how fucking idiotic and lucky I was. Haven't ever since and never will again.
But...........why then do people think its fine to drive stoned, or really high? You are still under the influence. You are still going to get a DUI if pulled over (though its far harder to prove). Shit I can't count how many times Ive been driving stoned and zoned out. Albeit I am far better at it now and certainly don't do it as often but by that same rationale you are still putting people at risk. Nowadays when I smoke and drive Ill maybe smoke a 1 hitter or small bowl, enough to take the edge off but not to the point where Im fucking high. Still though, I'm admitting to the double standard, but with these idiot drivers, driving stoned can be just as dangerous, yet its far more publicly accepted (anyone in this thread that smokes weed has probably driven high at least once). Thoughts?
But...........why then do people think its fine to drive stoned, or really high? You are still under the influence. You are still going to get a DUI if pulled over (though its far harder to prove). Shit I can't count how many times Ive been driving stoned and zoned out. Albeit I am far better at it now and certainly don't do it as often but by that same rationale you are still putting people at risk. Nowadays when I smoke and drive Ill maybe smoke a 1 hitter or small bowl, enough to take the edge off but not to the point where Im fucking high. Still though, I'm admitting to the double standard, but with these idiot drivers, driving stoned can be just as dangerous, yet its far more publicly accepted (anyone in this thread that smokes weed has probably driven high at least once). Thoughts?
Charlie_Kelly
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13393215:Sketchy3s said:
I mean Denzel did it, even landed the plane in style.
MacNsteaze
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13393209:pow_pow~ said:
the feeling of the car, as well as your senses and perception are all off when your drunk dude. your reaction times, your thought process, a lot more is affected by alcohol than you think. people don't know how they react in drunk situations because they rarely go through an emergency one but when something actually happens chances are you won't be making the right decision.
good luck to you and the people in your area, your gonna need it
13393215:Sketchy3s said:
difference being drivers are allowed alcohol and i assume pilots are not? there is no comparison there? do i have 200 people in my car? youre obviously pretty emotional about this but im not going to bother keep defending myself because i am completely fine with the way i drive normally, and in the rare cases, when ive been drinking.
here you go
[video]https://www.newschoolers.com/watch/765327.0/me[/video]
13393254:MacNsteaze said:
seriously how many times have i said that im not drunk to the level that you're thinking. when i say drunk i mean maybe just over the legal limit here. which as ive said numerious times is under your legal limit. therefore i technically wouldnt even be drunk driving in the states. i really dont see how you fail to understand that.
-benedetto
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13393263:pow_pow~ said:
Are you getting off to this arguing?
also another factor you should probably take into account is your ridiculously high legal drinking age. if you start drinking at 21 you do not have time to learn how alcohol will affect you individually. in australia its 18, and most probably start at 16, its just how our culture is. that means i have had a full 5 years to understand my limits and how alcohol affects me personally, before you start legally drinking.