Laws and penalties for driving under the infl uence (DUI) are extremely strict in many states.

Furthermore, the number of motor vehicle accidents involving young drivers has increased and become more serious, resulting in more deaths and injuries.

1. Research Access the Web site of your state’s department of motor vehicles for the laws and penalties for DUI. Also check in your local newspaper for recent accidents involving young drivers.

2. Think Critically Why are DUI penalties so stringent? Do you think the higher insurance premiums charged to younger drivers are “fair”? Why?