--- title: Pandemic or Not, December Can Be Dangerous - 12-01-2020 description: In addition to poor weather conditions making December driving dangerous, you also need to be aware of an increase in drunk driving. image: https://www.chamberlinltd.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/3863.jpeg --- [ Client Login ](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/articles/log-in-to-your-account) [ 877-428-1000 ](tel:8774281000) [ Report a Leak ](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/report-a-leak) [![Chamberlin_Logo_Option](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/hubfs/Logos/Chamberlin_Logo_Option.svg) ](https://www.chamberlinltd.com) # Pandemic or Not, December Can Be Dangerous Posted on: July 23, 2020 7 PM *By [SmartDrive Systems](https://www.smartdrive.net)* ![Covid-19](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/3863.jpeg?width=1280&name=3863.jpeg) In addition to poor weather conditions making December driving dangerous, you also need to be aware of an increase in drunk driving. It is still the number one cause of death on our roadways. More than 300,000 incidents occur a day with 300,000 injuries per year. Fortunately, more people will be staying home this year due to COVID, but the pandemic won’t eliminate drunk driving. One piece of “good” news is that truckers are far less likely to cause an accident by driving drunk than passenger car drivers. In addition to being aware of other drivers, be aware of yourself. Remember, being a truck driver doesn’t make you any less susceptible to the dangerous effects of alcohol. **The effects of alcohol impairment include:** - Slowed reaction times - Impaired judgment and decision-making - Compromised motor control - Blurred or altered vision - Lowered inhibitions against engaging in risky behavior **Behind the wheel, for all drivers, the effects of alcohol impairment may result in:** - An increased distance required to stop - A failure to recognize and abide by road signage and other traffic control devices - Weaving, swerving and running off the road - The inability to perceive other vehicles or pedestrians - Speeding, dangerous passing and other aggressive driving For all of the above reasons, driving while impaired by alcohol significantly increases the risks of catastrophic accidents. Please drive safely this holiday season so that we can wish you well in 2021! ### [Safe Driving Tips](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/articles/stay-alert-stay-safe-stay-alive/) #### Subscribe Today! Stay-in-the-know and subscribe to our blog today! ## Related Articles ### [Hope Supply Backpack Drive Posted on: July 23, 2020 7 PM](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/blog/hope-supply-backpack-drive) [Chamberlin's Dallas office joined [TEXO Young Constructors Council (YCC)](https://www.texoassociation.org/) and [AIA Young Professionals (YP)](https://www.aiadallas.org/v/site-home/Young-Professionals/3o/) in collecting school supplies for their annual [Hope Supply](https://www.hopesupplyco.org) "Tools for School" backpack drive.... ](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/blog/hope-supply-backpack-drive) [### Anti-Slip Practices for Your Property Posted on: July 23, 2020 7 PM It’s that time in Texas we fear every five to ten years when heavy snow is in the forecast. While it may be tempting to use de-icers or salt on sidewalks, exterior metal stairs and drive ramps,... ](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/blog/antislip-practices-for-your-property) ### [Operation Safe Driver Week Posted on: July 23, 2020 7 PM](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/blog/operation-safe-driver-week) [The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is hosting [Operation Safe Driver Week](https://www.cvsa.org/programs/operation-safe-driver/operation-safe-driver-week/) from July 11-17, 2021, following the end of [National Safety Month](https://www.nsc.org/workplace/national-safety-month). The annual U.S. and Canadian CVSA initiative... ](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/blog/operation-safe-driver-week) © 2026 | Chamberlin, Ltd.