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Differentiating "Bad Drivers" with and without a DWI
Joanne J. Buntain-Ricklefs, Frederick P. Rivara, Dennis M. Donovan, Philip M. Salzberg, Nayak L. Polissar
Objective: Risk factors for driving while intoxicated (DWI) are still largely unknown. The aim of this study was to determine the risk factors, other than multiple vehicle-related violations, that identify a group of bad drivers at risk of subsequent DWI violations. Method: A retrospective cohort study was conducted of drivers with multiple vehicle-related violations who completed a questionnaire on driving and personal characteristics (N = 253). Results: Thirty-six variables were found associated with a 1.8- to 6.3-fold increased risk of subsequent DWI in the following categories: driving behavior, drinking behavior, history of physical trauma, alcohol-related expectancies and family history. Conclusions: A screening system could be incorporated in DWI prevention programs to target high-risk groups. (J. Stud. Alcohol 56: 356-360, 1995)
