drinking and driving
Impaired behind wheel
Drinking and driving is operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol.
The phrase functions as a compound noun for this behavior and as a warning against it: Don't drink and drive.
Legal systems distinguish levels of impairment—driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI)—but drinking and driving covers the general concept.
Also called drunk driving.
- DUIImpaired operating charge
- DWIIntoxicated driving charge
- under the influenceImpaired by substances
- intoxicatedAffected by alcohol
- impairedWeakened in function
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Abstaining volunteer behind wheel
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Careful vehicle operation
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Consuming alcohol in moderation
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