Why do people drive drunk even though they know that there is serious consequences? ?

kneedeepkz650

because they are oh so STUPID,and selfish,they care about no-one but themselves,and care less if they actually hurt someone else.they are assssholes with a license to kill.and they have a 3,500lb bullet to do it with too.

Lucy

One doesn't make responsible decisions under the influence of alcohol because the are suffering from temporary brain damage. They have probably gotten away with it before and become complacent, thinking they can always do it again. People with drinking problems usually don't intend to get drunk but they lie to themselves about it, it's called denial.

Brian A

Because when you are drunk higher thought processes like "Hey I could lose my license or kill somebody" aren't really functional.

dirtytricksracing@sbcglobal.net

A great many of them think that they can drive drunk so good no one will notice they are drunk. My ex thought that as she drove down the street 10 mph on 45 mph street.

UCANTCME

Huge parts of this country are based and dependent on the automobile.

Many social activities are based around alcohol.

People go to restaurants, bars, parties, etc... where alcohol is served.

What happens next is a choice! Drive yourself, or make alternate arrangements.

Alternate arrangements means:

Planning and sacrifice had to happen BEFORE the event so that someone is sober to drive.

Expense or inconvenience is incurred by paying for a taxi.

Paying for a hotel room.

Paying for or getting someone else else to drive to go get the car left behind the night before and the time and inconvenience that goes with that.

Making the decision about these choices while still sober because impairment means poor judgment.

Most people get in their car when drunk believing that nothing bad will happen to them. They will be the lucky one. They don't weigh the certain cost of prudence verses the uncertain cost of consequences . Zero if nothing happens, but when it does the costs are high: arrest, stigma, legal expense, loss of license, loss of job and income, loss of family, and then the big ones: injury, death, and imprisonment.

It's gambling pure and simple ... and no gambler always wins. Too many (the stupid ones) just think they will.

thud.fan

Because we as a society are conditioned to believe and even encouraged to drink alcoholic beverages and have a good time. BUT - do it responsibly. How clumsy can we get?!

What we have yet to admit to ourselves is that alcohol, even in consumable beverages, is still a drug. It affects our minds and our bodies to the point that we can lose control of both. It is addictive and in quantity will kill. The only restriction we have is on the age one has to be in order to buy it. Aside from that it is legal to have and consume. It all comes down to discipline and self control and values. If we are squared away in these areas, then we can handle an occasional beer or wine, know when to say when, and be prepared to call a cab if I pass my limit.

SNAKE GOMEZ

B/c they think those consequences could never happen to them. We often tend to think that we are immune to what happens to others.

James M

cause they don't want to pay for a taxi
they don't think they're that drunk
they're at a party and hear gun shots and have no choice but to leave
underage kids sometimes have curfews
some people think its fun

bungee

serious consequences only happens to someone else<

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