Tips For Collge Students and Drunk Driving Arrests
Reader's Question:
I'm a college student here in Massachusetts right now, and I party a lot. Although I have student auto insurance coverage, I want to ask for tips on how to avoid getting arrested for drunk driving?
Dustin
Boston, MA
Dustin, I understand that partying is part of college life. It's a good thing you are anticipating that you might have to drive home from one of your soirees there in Massachusetts. If you can't really avoid drinking alcohol-laced beverages, then maybe for starters, you can limit your alcohol intake. You can buy a do-it-yourself BAC level tester. With a BAC level tester, you can monitor how much alcohol is present in your blood. If it says it's above the limit, then don't drive. Back in my college days, I remember having to draw lots with my buddies on who's going to be the designated driver. Of course, the designated driver will not be allowed to drink, so we can be sure that one of us is sober to drive us all back home. Well, this is only if we can not find someone who can pick us up. Oftentimes, we ask a dorm mate who's still up and about to come pick us up instead. We pay him a few bucks, and he gets to stretch from his reading.
I figure it should be easier for you to do the same. With the onset of cellular phone technology, it is now easier to get in touch with someone who can pick you up. Surely a friend of yours or one of your buddies' is reachable with a cell phone. Having someone to pick you up is the only reliable way I know to get home safe if one isn't sober enough. Also, remember, Dustin, you will lose eligibility for an auto insurance good student discount once you get flagged for drunk driving. Your student auto insurance might be rebuked, or not renewed. You might also be rated a high-risk driver by your auto insurance provider, so mellow down on the alcohol if you really need to drive home.