We have all seen a ton of dash cam videos from Russia but nothing like this. ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS and one of the craziest things ever caught on camera on a Russian road. Moral of the story: When in Russia, never get out of your car to fight anyone on the road. But if you feel so compelled better not mess with a dude who wears a Sponge Bob costume.
As alcohol-related accidents tend to increase in the summer months, I’d like to remind you (& all Americans) that buzzed driving can put a stop to summer fun. Here are some surprising facts:
Nearly twice as many people are killed in auto accidents during the summer months than the rest of the year combined.
1 drunken-driving fatality occurred every 51 minutes in 2012
35% of all drivers in nighttime fatal crashes who were alcohol-impaired
24% of males drivers involved in fatal crashes in 2012 had a Blood Alcohol Content of .08 or higher
A DUI can cost drivers up to $10,000 — that’s more than three months worth of income for the average working American
But before you down that extra beer and get behind the steering wheel in your vehicle, you might want to take a look at this infograph (via Ad Council):
Image courtesy: via Ad Council
As part of an ongoing “Buzzed Driving” public service campaign, the Ad Council has also partnered with I Heart Radio on a new website with more statistics and resources to help talk to students, kids and friends about safe driving in the summer: iheartradio.com/summerdriving. Help us spread the word and save a few lives. Stay Safe!
A garage New Canaan, Connecticut has put this mangled vehicle on display along with a “No-Cell-Phones” sign . This one was destroyed in a crash that may have been caused–not by drunk driving, but by a distracted driver.
The red VW Jetta, now barely recognizable, was being driven by a 19-year-old woman. When she entered Interstate 95, she struck another vehicle, causing her car to spin out and hit the median, where it was hit by a tractor trailer. The young driver was killed in the accident.
The deceased driver’s family gave written approval for the Garage owner to put it on a highly visible corner of his property with hopes of deterring at least a few “distracted drivers.”
What a powerful message, in deed.
Image Courtesy: Eva Levine via Sec. Ray LaHood's Fastlane Blog