Why do teens drink and drive?

Reasons why teens drink and drive:

- Lack of experience and judgment: Teens are more likely to take risks and underestimate the dangers of drinking and driving. They may not be able to accurately judge the effects of alcohol on their abilities, and they may be more likely to drive while intoxicated.

- Peer pressure: Teens often feel pressure to drink alcohol from their friends or peers. They may fear being ostracized or seen as uncool if they don't drink. This pressure can lead teens to drink more than they intended or to drink and drive.

- Misinformation and lack of education: Many teens are not aware of the full extent of the risks of drinking and driving. They may not know that it is illegal to drive under the influence of alcohol, or they may not understand the consequences of drinking and driving, such as injuries, death, or jail time.

- Impulsivity: Teens may be more impulsive than adults, and they may be more likely to act without thinking about the consequences. This impulsivity can lead teens to drink and drive without considering the risks.

- Lack of parental involvement: Teens who have parents who drink and drive are more likely to drink and drive themselves. Parents who talk to their teens about the dangers of drinking and driving and who set clear rules and expectations about drinking and driving can help to prevent their teens from drinking and driving.