drunk driving
The term "drunk driving" describes the illegal act of operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol, posing serious risks to public safety.
Definition
B2Legal
(criminal, formal)The criminal act of driving a vehicle with a blood alcohol content above the legal limit.
Example
- He was arrested for drunk driving after failing the breathalyzer test.
B1General
(informal)Operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol.
Example
- Drunk driving is a major cause of road accidents.
Similar
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