Every single injury and death caused by drunk driving is 100% avoidable.  Although the proportion of crashes that are alcohol-related has dropped dramatically from 1982 to 2008. There are still a lot of accidents that can be stopped by just knowing the facts. The relative risk of death for drivers in single-vehicle crashes with a high BAC is 385 times that of a zero-BAC driver and for male drivers the risk is 707 times that of a sober driver, according to estimates by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). If caught driving while intoxicated you will have to go to court for a DUI, suspending or revoking driver licenses, impounding or confiscating vehicle plates, impounding  or immobilizing vehicles, enforcing open container bans, increasing penalties such as fines or jail for drunk driving, and mandating alcohol education. Safety seat belts, air bags, designated drivers, and effective practical ways to stay sober are also discussed. Drinking and driving is just a gamble that you just can’t win. Learn more at http://www.madd.org/