Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can lead to severe consequences, such as being arrested or getting into an accident and causing injuries or fatalities to yourself and others on the road. Fortunately, there are many ways to avoid getting into this predicament in the first place. Here are a few alternatives that you can take to avoid driving under the influence. 

Getting a Designated Driver

If you are going out to a bar or club, chances are there is someone else who would like to go to socialize without consuming alcohol. Within your friend group, have people alternate being the designated driver each time that you go out on the town. Being a designated driver means that you are the person who will not become intoxicated and can be counted on to bring others in the group home safely. Most designated drivers are happy to help prevent people from driving while intoxicated and having to potentially spend time in jail or take a DWI education program online. 

Ordering a Taxi or Rideshare

If you are out by yourself or do not have a designated driver, ordering a taxi or rideshare service is a great alternative. Taxis are readily available in larger cities, no matter what time of day or night it is. Smaller towns may not have as much availability regarding taxis, but there will probably still be drivers who are using rideshare apps and would be willing to take you from one place to another. 

Staying at Home

If you do not think you can get a designated driver or order a rideshare service, staying at home is by far better than taking a chance of getting arrested for driving under the influence. Consuming alcohol at home is also typically less expensive than going to a bar. 

These three alternatives beat driving under the influence.