1. What patterns do police officers look for when searching out intoxicated drivers on the road?
The following list, from most likely sign to least likely sign, is the possible signs of a drunken driver. This list was developed by the National Highway Traffic Administration)
Negotiating a wide turn
Straddling along the central marker between the lanes
Appearing to be Drunk
Near misses or hitting either another vehicle or an object
Weaving between lanes
Driving off of designated highway
Swerving within the lane lines
Speeding over 10 mph above the designated speed limit
Questionable stops in traffic lanes
Tailgating
Drifting
Driving over center marker between lanes
Excessive braking
Driving against traffic
Questionable signaling
Delayed reaction to traffic signals
Inappropriate stopping or slowing
Illegal or unwarranted turns
Accelerating or slowing down quickly
Driving without headlights on
It should be that excessive speeding is not a major symptom. Speeding requires quick reflexes and strong judgment, traits that are usually typical of a sober individual.
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