Impaired driving remains one of the most serious and preventable dangers on U.S. roads. To address this, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently launched “Pathways to Safer Streets,” its most […]
Research
Watching Alcohol Impairment: What to Consider…and What to Do!
Author: Sasha Tanner After consuming any amount of alcohol, it is difficult for individuals to gauge their specific level of intoxication. There may be behavioral signs of alcohol impairment present, but their actual blood or breath-alcohol content (BAC/BrAC) remains unknown. Moreover, self-awareness of impairment can decrease when the individual consumed alcohol. These […]
A Reality Check on Perceived BAC and Subjective Intoxication Levels
Author: Sasha Tanner What compels someone to drive while impaired? The key is to understand behavioral processes. One study analyzes the effects of alcohol to see how risk-taking behaviors differed among several people based on self-perceptions of intoxication […]
Reasons for DWI Recidivism
Author: Sasha Tanner The question about why people choose to drive while intoxicated is a pressing concern for preventative and educative efforts, but the matter of repeat offense sheds light on where policy and research should deepen. […]
Expanding Horizons for Ignition Interlock Usage and Implementation
Author: Sasha Tanner Does the ignition interlock device (IID) live up to its purpose? The short answer: yes. Stick around for more details where Zeithammer, Macinko, and Silver uncover the overall effectiveness of […]
The Two-Lane Road from Law to Innovation: How Technology Improves Traffic Safety
Author: Sasha Tanner New technologies are emerging for the sake of reducing impaired driving. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA) prioritizes highway safety program funding for the upcoming years. More specifically, Section 24220 outlines […]
