Drink Driving Survey
Drink driving remains a major issue in Ireland and a primary contributing factor in road accidents. In an attempt to gauge current thinking on the subject, we conducted a small survey of over 100 Irish people between the ages of 20 and 30. The results indicate that, although there appears to be a heightened awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving amongst the group surveyed, many people continue to take risks on the road.
Worryingly, despite researching confirming that any amount of alcohol in a person’s system impairs their ability to drive safely, many of the people asked have driven a vehicle while over the limit and/or know people who do so on a regular basis. Almost half of the group feel it is safe to drive the morning after consuming alcohol the night before (according to statistics, 21% of fatal crashes which take place between 6am and 12pm are alcohol related) and perhaps most concerning of all, 46% of those asked do not know what the current legal limit is.
Have you ever driven a vehicle while over the limit?
44% of the people we asked have been behind the wheel while under the influence.
Do you know any people who regularly drive while over the limit?
55% of the people we asked know of someone who regularly drives while under the influence.
Has the attitude to drink driving changed in Ireland over the last 20 years?
94% of the people we asked feel that the attitude to drinking and driving has changed in the past two decades.
Are the anti-drink driving ads on television effective?
70% of the people we asked think that the ad campaigns on television are effective.
Would you get into a car with someone who had consumed 2-5 units of alcohol?
39% of the people we asked would get into a car with a driver who had consumed 2-5 units of alcohol.
Would you be more inclined to drink drive when outside the city, i.e. in the countryside?
43% of the people we asked would be more inclined to drink and drive when in the countryside.
Do you think it’s safe to drive in the morning after drinking the night before?
42% of the people we asked feel they are safe to drive the morning after the night before.
Do you feel there is a high risk of being caught for drink driving?
66% of the people we asked think there is a risk of being caught while driving under the influence.
Do you feel men drink drive more than women?
81% of the people we asked feel that men drink drive more than women.
Do you know what the legal limit is?
55% of the people we asked know what the legal limit is.
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