How extensive is the problem of drinking and driving?

There are approximately 1.5 million arrests each year for DUI, nationally. While this may seem like a lot, there are many more drivers who, if picked up by the police, would be arrested for DUI. Even if a driver has a blood alcohol concentration lower than the legal limit (0.08% in Virginia) they should still not get behind the wheel of a car since even one drink can impair your ability to be a safe driver.

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1. What can I do to help prevent drunk driving?
2. How can I be a responsible party host?
3. What does "drink in moderation" mean?
4. Is it true that alcohol-related crashes happen primarily during the winter holidays?
5. Who causes the greatest number of drinking and driving crashes?
6. How extensive is the problem of drinking and driving?
7. Is it true that most drinking and driving incidents are caused by repeat offenders?
8. Is it really the drinking that causes the fatal crash?
9. How about drugs and driving?
10. Why is the term "impaired driving" often used, rather than "drunk driving"?