i am asking this becuz i think it is stupid when u drive drunk. i am 12 right now, and when i was 10 i had an uncle who died on x-mas eve. and he died from riding with a drunk driver. i still hate the dude who was driving. that ruined my x-mas and part of my life! now every x-mas since the reck christmas is so depressing. the night he died we were heading to wss and i was sooooo excited to see my uncle luke, but when i got there we were waiting for hours then all of the sudden we got a call saying that my uncle was dead and i cried that whole night!!!! so i ask u again would drive drunk or would u call somebody?
2006-10-15 15:53:53 · 24 answers · asked by Makayla G 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
call someone sober
2006-10-15 15:56:20 · answer #1 · answered by just2wild4ya 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
though you understand the underlying affects of driving under the influence iwould say that you do not know exactly all that not doing that implies.
Though you see how awful things can be! So in response to your question I would say that I would never never drive while I was drunk. I would call somebody, sober up and then drive, or I would walk if possible.
As a drinker, you should know your limit, how much you drank, when you started, and how long estimating it will take you to be sober, these are all things that a responsible person considers before drinking. The DMV has an awesome estimated break down of your body weight and how much you can drink and still be able to drive under the legal limit. YOu can have some and still drive but you should know how much and not risk it!
Unfortunate accidents happen when irrisponsibily gets the best of somebody and there isn't a plan for what will happen afterward. You will know what I mean when the time comes for you but I guess all I can say is I am sorry for your loss and no, I will not drive while DRUNK!
2006-10-15 16:01:16 · answer #2 · answered by Beano4aReason 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I wouldn't drive drunk. My friends and I, when we were younger, we are all married with kids now (I have a son who is your age) would always designate a driver when we'd go out drinking. So we all took turns, one person would drive one night and the next time we'd go out, another person would be the driver and they wouldn't drink.
Now I want to tell you something that you need to really listen to... When I was 16 my brother was involved in a wreck like your uncle. The only difference? My brother was the person driving and he killed someone. I am now 42 and my brother is almost 50 and do you know that not a day goes by that he doesn't feel remorse? My brother went to jail for it. I realize that what he did was wrong. He made a very poor choice and that choice was to drive after he'd been drinking. Like I said, my brother has done what the law said was his punishment, but it is NOT over for him. It never will be. It was a tragedy what happened. For both families.
If you believe that there is a God, you need to remember that your Lord loves you no matter what you do. He forgives you. Do you know that it takes a lot more energy to HATE a person than it does to forgive them? Forgiving a person doesn't mean that you have to be their friend or talk to them or anything like that, it's something you do in your heart. Look at it this way, what if what happened with your uncle and this guy could be made to benefit others? Wouldn't you want that? Wouldn't your uncle? If this guy who was driving decided to talk about what happened, and perhaps went to high schools or jails or whatever and tell his story and if only ONE person hearing the story made the choice to NOT drive after drinking, wouldn't that be a good thing? I think your uncle would like to know that through his death more lives were saved. Even YOU could tell your story and maybe save lives. You could be a huge voice and make a difference. But you have to let your hate go and find some peace. I pray that you find it. Your uncle is with you every day and he is in the most WONDERFUL AND AMAZING place. He's "chillin'" with our precious Lord.
Good luck to you sweetie. And again, I'd call someone or a cab. Good question!
2006-10-15 16:06:13 · answer #3 · answered by HootieFan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry about your uncle!!
I've never driven drunk. I don't drink like that anymore because I have a family to take care of. But when I use to, I had a friend drive me home that was sober.
People don't stop to think who's lives they could be affecting when they get in the car drunk. And sadly enough, most accidents happen around the holidays!!
2006-10-15 15:59:24 · answer #4 · answered by Jenna 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
oh sweetie, I am so sorry, I too have lost 2 out of 5 family members because of drunk drivers. I admit, I have driven when I was tipsy, ended up in a ditch, scared the hell out of me, and i would never ever do that again. if someone is going to drink, they should pre-arrange a sober driver. or just not go out at all. And hunny, dont be depressed. your uncle is in heaven and I think he would be very sad to see that you are sad about his death instead of enjoying and embracing his memory....just remember something for me okay? God took your uncle because heaven needed an angel. So just be happy that you have your uncle watching our for you.
2006-10-15 16:58:06 · answer #5 · answered by no one important 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sound like a very intelligent 12-year-old and I'm sorry for the pain you've gone through. We know a lot more today about drinking and driving then we did years ago. The research now tells us that we shouldn't drive even after one glass of wine. So... I simply don't drink alcohol any more (it makes you goofy anyway). The problem is that many people start drinking and they just don't realize how it changes their reaction time. So we have to keep talking about it and keep educating people (just like you're doing on your own here).
2006-10-15 16:00:00 · answer #6 · answered by mJc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess some drunk drivers have such pitiful lives that they have no one to call.
I would never drink in the first place, but if I did, I like to think that I would be responsible enough to have a designated driver in case I got drunk.
No one should drive drunk, as you already know, but the problem is the drunk driver doesn't know.
2006-10-19 11:08:57 · answer #7 · answered by delmaanna67 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well common sense would tell you to leave your car keys at home and take a cab....theres alot on the news about drunk drivers killing people these days only to sober up not knowing what happened coz they were so smashed... also leaving families devestated because some idiot was stupid enough to drink and drive, it's happening too much, and the driver will only get a ban or a fine or a mere telling off, drink drivers should be sent to prison, and never allowed to drive a car again...is it worth the risk?...nope....NEVER drink and drive...
2006-10-15 16:04:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely call someone.
I would never drive drunk or ride in the same car with some one drunk. That is really putting your life at risk.
2006-10-15 15:57:58 · answer #9 · answered by Ms. Tiffanyy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe anyone should put themselves in a situation where they can drink drive. I have lost too many people that way too. If you plan on drinking either organise a place to stay or a lift home.
2006-10-15 16:15:08 · answer #10 · answered by Emily 101 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
WELL IF UR DRUNK U CANT REALLY THINK STRAIGHT SO HOW COULD U CALL SOME ONE I THINK IF UR GOING TO DO SOMETHING LIKE THAT U SHOULD TAKE A BUDDY WITH U SO JUST IN CASE 1 OF YALL CANT DRIVE THE OTHER ONE CAN BECAUSE THOOUSANDS OF INNOCENT PPL DIE BECAUSE OF DRUNK DRIVERS AND THATS SAD
2006-10-15 16:01:01 · answer #11 · answered by magdaly 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋