The Science of Sobriety Tests

The dangers of drunk driving are well known, and yet there are still thousands of drivers who attempt to get away with it each year.

Thankfully, law enforcement officers are working hard to crack down on these types of offenders to keep the roadways safe.

Officers use field sobriety tests in addition to the breathalyzer to determine if a driver has imbibed a little too much before getting behind the wheel.

The accuracy of those tests helps the officer know if it is time to get that driver off the road before serious damage is done.

Here's an infographic about the science behind how sobriety tests work: