The holiday season is one of the most dangerous times of year for drunk driving, which is why December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month.

A new national survey by SafeAuto reveals that 40 percent of Americans ages 21 to 34 say they are more likely to drive after consuming alcohol over the holidays than at other times of the year.

The survey also found:
· Six in 10 Americans ages 21+ worry they have been a passenger in a vehicle when they have known the driver has had too much to drink;
· 40 percent of Americans ages 21 to 34 say they have regretted driving after having too much to drink; and
· Only three in five Americans ages 21+ say they always make a plan to get home safely after drinking alcohol.

Additionally, SafeAuto wants everyone to be educated on the risks of drunk driving, and what you can do to help make this holiday season the safest one yet:
· Know the signs of impaired driving – quick acceleration or deceleration, tailgating and driving with headlights off at night are all potential signs that someone may be driving drunk.
· What to do if you see an impaired driver – Pull over as soon as possible and call to report the driver. Recall the details of the vehicle and describe your exact location. Give details on which direction the driver is traveling in and what actions they did to give you suspicion of impaired driving.
· Have a plan – If you are planning on drinking, designate a sober driver ahead of time. If not, use a rideshare app or call a taxi to get you home safely.
· Be prepared to pay more – If you do drive under the influence, be prepared to pay more for car insurance. Drivers charged with a DUI see their car insurance increase by as much as 70 percent.