If approached by a driver who appears impaired, what should you do?

When encountering a driver who appears impaired, keeping your distance and reporting the situation to authorities is the appropriate course of action. This approach prioritizes safety for everyone on the road. Impaired drivers can pose a significant risk due to their potentially erratic behavior, and attempting to challenge or confront them may escalate the situation or put you in danger.

Reporting the incident allows trained professionals to handle the issue appropriately, as they are equipped to deal with impaired drivers safely. By keeping your distance, you reduce the risk of being involved in an accident that could result from the impaired driver’s unpredictable actions.

In contrast, attempting to challenge the driver or offering to drive them home places both yourself and others at risk. Ignoring the situation does not contribute to safety and does not resolve the potential danger posed by the impaired driver. Thus, safely reporting the situation to authorities is the best action to take.