ALCOHOL COUNTERMEASURES

This paper discusses the variety of mechanisms and methods that have been used for the purpose of either preventing or at least lessening the seriousness of automobile accidents due to DWI (driving while intoxicated). Examination is made of the unique contribution to this problem by the young driver and the lowering of the drinking age to 18. General descriptive statements about the DWI driver including probable times of arrest and socioeconomic background are made. An examination of possible countermeasures considers legislative, legal, and interpersonal methods. The authors conclude that an agreed upon measure of effectiveness is necessary to evaluate countermeasures and the public needs to be convinced of the possibility of their drinking contributing to an accident. /Author/

• Corporate Authors:

  University of Texas, Austin

  Council for Advanced Transportation Studies
  Austin, TX  United States  78712
• Authors:
  • Hales, G
  • Williams, M
  • Young, R K
• Publication Date: 1977-7

Media Info

• Features: Tables;
• Pagination: 55 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Adolescents; Age; Countermeasures; Drivers; Drunk driving; Evaluation; Laws; Prevention; Safety; Socioeconomic factors; Teenage drivers
• Subject Areas: Economics; Highways; Law; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; Society;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00173248
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: Res. Rpt. 50
• Contract Numbers: (77) 7200-02 B
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 12 1978 12:00AM