Why should you not drive under the influence of alcohol?
BTS’s Suga was recently caught driving under the influence of alcohol. Alcohol causes very obvious changes in behavior. It affects almost all the physical skills we need for safe driving. Here’s everything you need to know.
Why you shouldn’t drive under the influence of alcohol? (Image: iStock)
BTS’s Suga was recently busted for driving an electric scooter while under the influence of alcohol. Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious criminal offense. It occurs when a person operates a motorized vehicle while their blood alcohol content (BAC) is above the legal limit. The consequences of a DUI can be very severe, including jail time, license suspensions, and heavy financial penalties like fines and court costs. However, Suga’s DUI case sparked a dangerous challenge: the #SugaChallenge
Known as the #SugaChallenge, the challenge is completely against the law as it involves violating traffic rules by drinking alcohol and driving recklessly. Netizens who took part in the challenge shared a photo of themselves sitting in their car holding a bottle of alcohol. According to many, this sarcastic challenge was started by Suga’s fans to show support for him after his drunk driving incident.
Why is drunk driving prohibited or what exactly does it affect your body?
Drinking alcohol causes very obvious changes in behavior. It affects almost all the physical skills we need for safe driving. It can impair attention, perceptual functioning, and motor skills, as well as decision-making while driving.
According to a study, drinking alcohol impairs driving ability and increases the risk of crashes. “The effect of alcohol consumption on driving-related functions is modulated by a number of factors, such as the mode of consumption (regular or occasional), expectations about consumption, driving expertise, and the driver’s age. The increased crash risk begins when drivers are inexperienced or drink occasionally, and increases when they are more experienced drivers or drink regularly with higher blood alcohol levels,” states the 2015 study published in BMC.
What is the psychology behind drunk driving?
- stress and negative emotionsStress and negative emotions can often impair decision-making ability and reduce a person’s level of self-control. This can further lead to risk-taking behavior such as driving while intoxicated.
- personality traitsOften, personality traits such as impulsivity and sensation seeking can lead to dangerous behaviour in the real world – such as driving while intoxicated.
- Personality DisordersA study concluded that a person’s personality can greatly influence his or her risk of committing a DUI offense. People with certain personality disorders are more likely to drive drunk than people without personality disorders.
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