A driver's risk of being involved in a fatal accident nearly doubles for every 0.02 percent increase in blood alcohol concentration that they have.
Stimulants, exercise, and music can help you stay alert, but sleep is the greatest cure for tiredness. Consult a doctor if you're getting 9 hours of sleep but still feel fatigued.
According to the National Safety Council, someone dies in an alcohol-related crash every 33 minutes. Drunk driving is the main cause of death among young individuals between 16 to 24 years old. In 2010, US drivers drank too much and went behind the wheel 112 million times, according to statistics.
Driving defensively entails keeping an eye out for the possibility that other drivers will make mistakes and being ready to adjust your driving to account for those errors.
The maximum speed limit posted on the road is the permissible top speed at which drivers can travel legally on that road under ideal conditions. Driving at the same speed as the traffic around you, up to the limit of the maximum rate allowed, is the safest thing to do. Every driver is responsible for ensuring that they always travel at an appropriate speed for the conditions.
After two convictions for driving under the influence or being in real physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, an Alabama driver's license will be revoked. [Chapter 2 of the Alabama DPS Driver Manual, Revocation, You May Lose Your License]
An ignition interlock device (IID) is a mechanical device that measures the amount of alcohol in a person's breath and is connected to the vehicle's ignition, horn, and headlights. If your driver record shows more than one alcohol-related interaction, you must install an IID on any vehicle you operate before your driving privileges can be reinstated. You must pay for the device to be installed and for it to be serviced on a monthly basis.
It is prohibited for a minor to use a cell phone while driving, and if his or her phone calls, he or she should not answer it. Fines are imposed on those who break this law.
Alcohol enters your system and begins to impact all of your bodily functions, including coordination, self-control, and reaction time. The only way to avoid the effects of alcohol on your brain is to wait until it has left your circulation.
Keep a space between your vehicle and parked vehicles. A person may step out of a parked vehicle or out from between the parked vehicles without looking. A driver may begin moving their vehicle before realizing you are there.
The authorized adult must be in the passenger seat and must be over the age of 21. [Your License To Drive, Chapter 1, Alabama Driver Manual] [Learner License/Restricted License, Your License To Drive, Chapter 1, Alabama Driver Manual]
The only way to effectively lower your BAC is to abstain from drinking for a period of time. Coffee, exercise, and cold showers will not lower your blood alcohol content or alter the effects of drinking. They can help you stay awake, but they can't modify your blood alcohol concentration or make you sober.
When approaching a yield sign, motorists must yield the right-of-way to any oncoming traffic that is already present in the lane or lanes they intend to enter or cross. When approaching a yield sign, drivers should be ready to come to a complete stop, but they are permitted to proceed without a full stop if there is no opposing traffic.
You must yield the right-of-way to any emergency vehicle using its siren and flashing lights. Do this by driving to the right edge of the road and stopping, taking care not to stop in an intersection. You may move again after the emergency vehicle has passed.
Concentrate on driving and try not to let the actions of other drivers affect how you feel about yourself or how you go. This will help you avoid becoming an aggressive driver. You should have a reasonable expectation of the amount of time it will take you to travel, you should adhere to the speed limit posted, and you should be forgiving of other drivers who are using the roadway.
During the driving portion of the Alabama driver's license road test, only the DMV official is permitted inside the vehicle. [Alabama DPS Driver Manual, Chapter 1, The Road Test, Your License To Drive]
