What age group do you think is most at risk for drunk driving?

Harry Wall

December 2, 2010

Glen Brooks, second–year kinesiology student

I think drunk driving doesn’t depend on age as much as other factors such as a city’s available public transportation. As well, the less police spot checks there are at night, the easier it is to get away with drunk driving and repeat the offence. Therefore, it’s not how old you are, it’s where you are.
Peter Tan, fourth-year environmental studies student

I think teens are more likely to drink and drive. I also think fatal accidents are more likely with younger drivers. It would be interesting though to compare age groups for DUI charges with those for fatal accidents.
Vassan Aruljothi, assistant to director, events & special functions, University of Winnipeg

I think people in their early 20s are more likely to drink and drive because older drivers generally have more driving experience, and younger drivers are often influenced by their hormones and excitability, especially when leaving a bar.
Ming Wu, third–year business student

I think people between 16-25 are likely to drink and drive because they are immature, party a lot and have no sense of danger. People between 28-35 would be likely to drink and drive because they are starting successful careers, have lots of stress and attend many social business functions with alcohol.
Jessica Beaton, third-year criminal justice student

Older people are more likely to drink and drive because it was not an issue when they were younger and they feel they have more driving experience. Younger people are more likely to be picked on because they lack experience.
Rhea Bartsch, customer service representative, Ticketmaster

Drinking and driving is not a matter of age. It is influenced by a lack of education and the attitudes toward drinking and driving of the people you surround yourself with.