Citation

Buntain-Ricklefs JJ, Rivara FP, Donovan DM, Salzberg PM, Polissar NL. J. Stud. Alcohol 1995; 56(3): 356-360.

Affiliation

Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center, Seattle, Washington 98104, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, Rutgers Center of Alcohol Studies)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7623476

Abstract

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.