Night driving is more dangerous than driving during the day

Since 1982, the number of fatal drunk driving crashes has gone down by 51%. A positive statistic for sure. Among people under the age of 21, this number has seen an 80% deduction, which is even more encouraging. All in all, there are fewer people dying as a result of drunk driving accidents than ever before. However, while the number of annual deaths in slowly decreasing, drunk driving crashes still claim thousands of lives every year. So on that note we wanted to talk to you about another factor that affects automobile fatalities – night driving.

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Seat belts are proven to be the best defense in a crash

Whenever the police in Michigan step up patrols looking for drunk and drugged drivers, the other thing they keep a watchful eye out for is seat belt infractions. In other words, people who aren’t wearing their seat belts. Drunk driving crackdowns are almost always seat belt crackdowns as well. So with that in mind, here are a few things you need to know about seat belts that could save your life. Sober driving isn’t the only way to stay safe on the road – buckling up is equally important!

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For people hoping to avoid a drunk driving charge, there are many alternative options. For example, calling a cab or using the Uber app to get a ride. Maybe prearranging a designated driver or even just crashing at a friend’s home so that you don’t have to risk the drive home. However, not everyone plans on those last few drinks or realizes how intoxicated they are until they get behind the wheel and spend 20 minutes fumbling with the keys. So what do you do when you suddenly realize that you’re too drunk to drive?

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