B1 – Intermediate
Driving under the influence, or driving while impaired, is the crime or offense of operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or other drugs (including recreational drugs and those prescribed by physicians), to a level that renders the driver incapable of operating a motor vehicle safely.
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Discussion Questions:
1. What do you think about drunk driving?
2. What are the penalties for drunk driving in your country?
3. Should the passengers/friends of a drunk driver also be punished?
4. Is drunk driving one of the biggest causes of road accidents in your country?
5. Is it fair to hold the employer responsible for an accident caused by a drunk employee?
12 replies on “Drunk Driving”
1. What do you think about drunk driving?
It´s an irresponsible behavior. It´s very dangerous for the person who is drinking and also and more important, for the others drivers.
2. What are the penalties for drunk driving in your country?
There are a lot of administrative penalties, economical sanctions, removing points of the driver licence and in severe cases you can go to the jail.
3. Should the passengers/friends of a drunk driver also be punished?
No, it´s not possible. The reponsability is for the driver.
4. Is drunk driving one of the biggest causes of road accidents in your country?
No, I believe that it´s very sensible cause for the young people accidents but not in general
5. Is it fair to hold the employer responsible for an accident caused by a drunk employee?
If the company promotes the party and there aren´t neither controls nor transport alternatives may be, but not directly.
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1. What do you think about drunk driving?
I think that they are very dangerous for other drivers. They are not conscious that they can do to theirshelves and others.
2. What are the penalties for drunk driving in your country?
They must pay a fine and lose points of their driving license. And even they could go to the prison if they kill someone.
3. Should the passengers/friends of a drunk driver also be punished?
Completely they should not be punished. The driver is the only responsible of it.
4. Is drunk driving one of the biggest causes of road accidents in your country?
I think that the first is distracted driving and the third is drunk driving.
5. Is it fair to hold the employer responsible for an accident caused by a drunk employee?
Completely not, drivers are the only ones responsible of that.
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1. What do you think about drunk driving? I think it’s very dangerous for the drunk person but also for the rest. This should have bigger consequences for drunken drivers.
2. What are the penalties for drunk driving in your country? The penalties could be from a fine until prison depending on the alcohol in blood and the injuries that are caused.
3. Should the passengers/friends of a drunk driver also be punished? I think it’s a personal decision and passengers and friends could advise you and recommend you not to drive, but ultimately you are an adult and you will do what you consider.
4. Is drunk driving one of the biggest causes of road accidents in your country? I’m not sure about that but I think distractions cause more accidents for now.
5. Is it fair to hold the employer responsible for an accident caused by a drunk employee? No, because the employee is responsible for his or her own actions. The company can advise or recommend employees but not make a decision for them.
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1. What do you think about drunk driving?
In my opinion it should be prohibited and punished with a high fine
2. What are the penalties for drunk driving in your country?
It depends on the consequences, if you test positive for drugs or alcohol in a police check you must pay a fine and lose 6 points out of 12 of the driving license.
In the event that an accident has occurred and a positive result is given for alcohol or drugs, there is criminal responsibility and depending on the damage caused to third parties, it can end with a prison sentence.
3. Should the passengers/friends of a drunk driver also be punished?
No, the decision to drink is a personal decision, especially if you are of legal age, and you must be responsible for your actions and decisions
4. Is drunk driving one of the biggest causes of road accidents in your country?
Currently, statistics indicate that the greatest cause of accidents is due to distractions such as the use of mobile phones or other vehicle instruments, the second cause speeding and the third is driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
5. Is it fair to hold the employer responsible for an accident caused by a drunk employee?
Absolutely not. As I have indicated in a previous answer, the decision to drink and what to drink is a personal decision and one must assume the consequences of their decisions.
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1. It is not necessary, there are other means to get home subway, uber, Cabify, taxi …
2. I don´t know, but I imagine a good taxes and if you are responsible of an accident with damage to other people, maybe you get in prison.
3. No, in my opinion it´s your responsability.
4. I don´t know, I don’t know, maybe the speed limit was exceeded too.
5. No, as I said before, I believe that the responsibility is of each one, you must know where your limit is.
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Discussion Questions:
1. What do you think about drunk driving?
– I think it is wrong because you can cause accidents, both to yourself and to others
2. What are the penalties for drunk driving in your country?
– You have a penaltie of 500 euros y 4 point.
3. Should the passengers/friends of a drunk driver also be punished?
– I think that NO.
4. Is drunk driving one of the biggest causes of road accidents in your country?
– Yes
5. Is it fair to hold the employer responsible for an accident caused by a drunk employee?
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