Drunk Driving Cues
The below explains the visual cues contained in the DWI Detection Guide provide by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The number given after each visual cue is the probability that a driver exhibiting that cue has a BAC equal or greater than 0.10. For example the 55 given for “Weaving” means that chances are 55 out of 100 that a driver who weaves at night will have a BAC equal to or greater than 0.10. (print out the actual booklet - PDF Format)
(Take the automated tour - 3.5 minutes )
- Turning With Wide Radius
- Straddling Center or Lane Marker
- Appearing to be Drunk
- Almost Striking Object or Vehicle
- Weaving
- Driving on Other Than Designated Roadway
- Swerving
- Speed Slower Than 10 M.P.H. Below Limit
- Stopping Without Cause in Traffic Lane
- Following Too Closely
- Drifting
- Tires on Center or Lane Marker
- Braking Erratically
- Driving Into Opposing Crossing Traffic
- Signaling Inconsistently With Driving Actions
- Slow Response to Traffic Signals
- Stopping Inappropriately (Other Than in Traffic Lane)
- Turning Abruptly or Illegally
- Accelerating or Decelerating Rapidly
- Headlights Off