How can you ensure that you do not drive while impaired?

To ensure that you do not drive while impaired, the best approach is to avoid drugs and alcohol entirely and to use alternative transportation. Driving under the influence of impairing substances significantly increases the risk of accidents and endangers both the driver and others on the road. Opting for alternative transportation methods—such as public transit, taxis, or rideshare services—when you know you have consumed substances that can impair your judgment or motor skills is the safest decision.

Other strategies, such as taking medication or driving slowly, do not sufficiently guarantee safety, as they may still leave an individual impaired or unable to react appropriately to road conditions. Limiting driving to short distances might reduce some risk but does not fully address the dangers posed by impaired driving. Therefore, the most effective way to ensure safe driving is to avoid drugs and alcohol altogether and to seek alternative means of transportation when necessary.