Drunk driving

Driving under the influence may not seem like a big ordeal to teens but in reality it should be taken more cautiously. When being in control of a running vehicle, driving drunk can have an effect on your mental and physical ability. This is where the problem goes unnoticed because many teens now a days think that they have the capability to hold their liquor and proceed on driving. What teens need to realize is that receiving a driver’s license is a privilege that should not be taken advantage of. First off I want to start off by stating that I am a teenager and it can be a difficult world to overcome. There is always some type of peer pressure coming your way to try and persuade you into either getting drunk or even worse drugs mixed with alcohol. However, did you know that almost half of all drivers who were killed in crashes tested positive for drugs but with also alcohol in their system? If you didn’t, well now you do. Also, teens are four times more likely to die or be injured in a car crash than older people. That means, that you have a greater risk at getting in collisions just being sober, so imagine the probability with alcohol in your system. If your friends really cared about your well-being they wouldn’t persuade you into getting involved into something that could either cause injuries or even death. Don’t be afraid to say no, because maybe saying no those many times could save your life. Many parents are becoming more aware of this issue because no responsible adult wants to see anyone hurt, let alone their own child. Teens should start reading up and educating themselves more on the matter of what the consequences consist of instead thinking about all the fun they will be having. Being drunk, doesn’t just lead to drunk driving it can also lead to date rapes, dangerous fights, and can slow down your reaction time which decreases your rate into avoiding unsafe situations. Some teenagers believe that their friends will take care of them or