1993 Buick Regal Owner's Manual - Page 140

alcohol in a person's system can makecrash injuries worse. That's especially true for brain, spinal cord and heart injuries. That means that if anyone who has been -drinking -- driver or passenger is in a crash, the chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if that person had not been drinking. And we've already seenthat the chance of a crash itself is higher for drinking drivers. Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. IA ~ CAUTION: Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, and judgment will be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You could have aserious or even fatal accident if you driveafter drinking. Please don't drink and drive or ride with driver who has beendrinking. a Ride home in a cab; or if you're with a group, designate a driver who will notdrink:. -- -- Sometimes, as when you're driving on snow or ice, it's easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide. That means you can lose control of your vehicle. 138