1.
swerving
Whether one's car leaves the lane or not, excessively swerving is one of the top signs that an impaired driver is behind the wheel.
40 points - added 13 years ago by phdlist -
2.
drinking out of a can or bottle in a paper bag
one generally doesn't do this with milk or soda
38 points - added 13 years ago by phdlist -
3.
tossing beer cans out the window
Not only is littering illegal, but no one is supposed to have empty containers of alcohol in a vehicle.
38 points - added 13 years ago by phdlist -
4.
erratic speed
Especially if one speeds, then slows down below the speed limit, then speeds again.
36 points - added 13 years ago by phdlist -
5.
driving with wipers on when they aren't necessary
32 points - added 13 years ago by phdlist -
6.
using the wrong turn signal
24 points - added 13 years ago by phdlist -
7.
stopping too early for lights
If the driver is at a complete stop several car lengths away from a red light, there might be a problem.
20 points - added 13 years ago by phdlist -
8.
not tipping the hooker
i hate it when they do this
0 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
9.
driving with driver's head or torso sticking out of the window
0 points - added 13 years ago by phdlist -
10.
driving with the trunk open
0 points - added 13 years ago by phdlist -
11.
seatbelt caught in closed car door
Not a sure sign of a drunk driver, but clearly adequate cause to be stopped by the police.
0 points - added 13 years ago by phdlist -
12.
riding the brake
0 points - added 13 years ago by phdlist -
13.
stumbling out of the car
0 points - added 13 years ago by phdlist -
14.
driving without headlights on
Assuming that it's night time, this could be a sign of an impaired driver.
0 points - added 13 years ago by phdlist -
15.
frequently riding up on curb while turning
This driver's judgement is clearly impaired.
0 points - added 13 years ago by phdlist -
16.
difficulty getting key to unlock car door or turn on ignition
0 points - added 13 years ago by phdlist -
17.
"missing" the door handle
If the driver can't easily open the car door, he or she should not be driving.
0 points - added 13 years ago by phdlist -
18.
crooked parking
0 points - added 13 years ago by phdlist -
19.
driving with the hazard lights on
This is actually illegal in most states -- you're supposed to only use them when stopped during an emergency (if your car creates a hazardous condition, you shouldn't be driving it).
0 points - added 13 years ago by phdlist -
20.
early turn signal
0 points - added 13 years ago by phdlist -
21.
accidentally raising or lowering convertible top
(especially if this happens while driving down the road)
0 points - added 13 years ago by phdlist -
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