Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving

Did you know in 2008 impaired driving killed one person every 40 seconds?

That one person could be your daughter or your son. Your granddaughter or grandson.

One of the most heart wrenching car accident stories I have ever heard, belongs to that of Abby Rike who was on this season's Biggest Loser. In October 2006 Abby lost her husband, her 5-1/2-year-old daughter and her 2-1/2-week-old son in a fatal car collision.

Although the crash was not caused by a drunk driver, but instead by high speed, the story affected me greatly. I couldn't imagine how this woman who had lost her entire family at the hands of one irresponsible young man, could still be walking around let alone be an inspiration.

Since hearing Abby's story, I have made it a goal to, whenever possible, spread the word about safe driving.

Today, I'm sharing info from Global Influence and the Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving Campaign. Please take 2 minutes out of your busy day today to read and consider the following.

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It's holiday party season - time to celebrate all of the exciting winter holidays with our friends and loved ones. Our mailboxes are flooded with invitations to parties and dinners and other holiday get-togethers. With these parties come food, fellowship, gifts, and in many cases, festive alcoholic drinks.

In 2008, nearly 12,000 people in the U.S. were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes - and during the periods around Christmas and New Year's, this number was particularly high, with 316 people killed in alchol-impaired driving crashes.

You can't help but wonder if lives could have been saved if people thought twice before getting behind the wheel. With the holidays approaching, it's important that drivers be reminded about the dangers of buzzed driving. Who knows...it could save a life.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) and the Ad Council are asking everyone to drive smart this holiday season and to pledge not to drive buzzed.

Please visit Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving on Facebook to get the latest updates and news. You can also visit the Buzzed Driving website where readers can sign a pledge to not drive buzzed, play an interactive game which demonstrates the difference between buzzed and drunk, and hear personal stories from people who have driven buzzed.

Follow @buzzeddriving on Twitter and join the live Twitter chat on Tuesday, December 15th from 2 -3pm EST where you can ask NHTSA experts questions about buzzed driving prevention.

While at holiday events, it's easy to lose track of a drink here or there - but this can be fatal. This holiday season, keep you, your family, and others safe by saving the number of your local taxi company in your cell phone.

Don't be ashamed to use it. Remember, this simple act could save a life.

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An article from http://2toddlersandme.blogspot.com
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