Probably also doesn’t hurt that the US is generally far more reliant on driving to get anywhere. There’s a higher tolerance for doing it dangerously since there’s no alternative
I used to live way outside of town and there weren’t any night buses on weekdays, so I got a moped at 15. I just didn’t drink at all when I hung out with friends on weekdays, even when I turned 16 and it became legal, because I had to drive. It wasn’t hard to do and nobody batted an eye. So, the alternative is not drinking. Having no alternative transport is a poor excuse for drunk driving.
Probably also doesn’t hurt that the US is generally far more reliant on driving to get anywhere. There’s a higher tolerance for doing it dangerously since there’s no alternative
When I suggest taking drivers licenses away, my fellow Americans act like I’m suggesting the death penalty.
It sucks cause in most cities in basically is. DUIs can really quickly ruin your life. No car = no work
I used to live way outside of town and there weren’t any night buses on weekdays, so I got a moped at 15. I just didn’t drink at all when I hung out with friends on weekdays, even when I turned 16 and it became legal, because I had to drive. It wasn’t hard to do and nobody batted an eye. So, the alternative is not drinking. Having no alternative transport is a poor excuse for drunk driving.
This.
Drinking is not a requirement. And if it is, you need better friends.
What are we supposed to do?? NOT DRINK?