AN ANALYSIS OF DRINKING AND DRIVING BEHAVIOR IN THE GAS LAMP DISTRICT OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
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Authors
Peterson, Casey T.
Issue Date
2002
Type
Thesis
Language
en
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Abstract
The objectives of this study were to analyze drinking and driving behaviors of subjects in the Gas Lamp District of San Diego, California. Bar patrons were interviewed as they left local bars to determine what mode of transportation they were using and if they felt they were legally intoxicated. Subjects’ blood alcohol concentration was tested using a handheld breath tester. It was hypothesized that males between the ages of 21-25 years would be more likely to engage in drinking and driving behavior and that subjects would not believe that they were legally intoxicated when they were. Findings from this study supported previous research that males were more likely to drink and drive, however the age range could not be supported due to small sample size. The second hypothesis that subjects would not believe that they were legally intoxicated, was supported by this research.