With Thanksgiving behind us, Christmas and the New Year ahead of us; this is a time of fun and holiday parties. Most holiday parties consist of h'orderves and cocktails – and guests driving home. According to a MetLife Auto and Home American Safety Pulse Poll, only about one-third of potential holiday party hosts are worried about safety issues at their party, such as drinking and driving.
"Simple precautions can help reduce the risk of potentially serious accidents, such as drinking and driving or holiday fires,” said Mike Convery, chief claim officer and vice president of MetLife Auto & Home. “Preparation and awareness can help assure your party is not only enjoyable, but safe for both you and your guests."
"Simple precautions can help reduce the risk of potentially serious accidents, such as drinking and driving or holiday fires,” said Mike Convery, chief claim officer and vice president of MetLife Auto & Home. “Preparation and awareness can help assure your party is not only enjoyable, but safe for both you and your guests."
Practice Impaired Driving Safety During the Holiday Season
The results did show some positive effects however. According to the survey, about eighty percent of party hosts will serve food to help slow the absorption of alcohol; about half (55 percent) of hosts switch to non-alcohol drinks during the party. About 60 percent of hosts will provide a designated driver for party guests.
Young Drivers and DUI during the Holiday Season
Since young drivers are the most at risk for accidents, especially after a few drinks, these are the drivers to be most concerned about. However, the survey revealed some promising results.For young holiday hosts 18-35 years old:
- 90% of hosts will serve some food to slow alcohol absorption.
- 54% will take the keys from their guests when they arrive at the party
- 71% will provide designated drivers