How Do You Spot a Drunk Driver?

When you see an erratic driver, do you think, is that person texting or drunk? There are differences between someone who is texting while driving or too intoxicated to drive. To help in identifying possible drunk or impaired drivers, Car-Lotta would like to offer the following information provided by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). How to Spot a Drunk Driver You can help protect your family from drunk drivers by looking for these signs of intoxication among other motorists: Quick acceleration or deceleration Tailgating Weaving or zigzagging across the road Driving anywhere other than on a road designated for vehicles Almost striking an object, curb, or vehicle Stopping without cause or erratic braking Drifting in and out of traffic lanes Signaling that is inconsistent with driving actions Slow response to traffic signals (e.g., sudden stop or delayed start) Straddling the center lane marker Driving with headlights off at night Swerving Driving slower than 10 mph below the speed limit Turning abruptly or illegally Driving into opposing traffic on the wrong side of the road