Other Drivers
Finally, other drivers can do any of the above, especially if they are under the influence of alcohol, medicinal or psychiatric drugs, or are tired, upset, or distracted. Their turn indicator control may have been snapped off, they may tailgate as a matter of principal, or they may switch lanes every few seconds at twice the posted speed limit. Whatever the reason, other drivers can result in grief for you unless you remain alert. Fall back or pull off the road if you have to, so as to avoid collisions with such drivers.
COLLISION STATISTICS
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California
In 2012, there were 802 Alcohol-Impaired Driving Fatalities (fatalities in crashes involving at least one driver or motorcycle operator with a BAC of .08 or greater), which comprised 28% of all traffic fatalities in California for the year.
In 2012, the 21-24 age group had the highest percentage of drivers in fatal crashes with BAC levels of .08 or higher- 32%.
Based on data from the NHTSA, 38% of all drivers who were killed in motor vehicle crashes in California in 2012 tested positive for legal and/or illegal drugs, a percentage that has been increasing every year since 2006.
Teen driver fatalities (ages 16-19) decreased 20.3% from 78 in 2011 to 79 in 2012. Males make up 65% of teen driver fatalities.
Motorcycle fatalities increased 4.6% from 415 in 2011 to 435 in 2012.
Pedestrian fatalities age 65 and older increased.7% from 150 in 2010 to 151 in 2011.