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Impaired driving rises in December (Level A1) — a yellow school bus driving down a street

Impaired driving rises in DecemberCEFR A1

16 Dec 2025

Adapted from Chelsea Seeber - Virginia Tech, Futurity CC BY 4.0

Photo by Ryunosuke Kikuno, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
68 words
  • December has more dangerous driving nights than other months.
  • Alcohol and drugs make driving risky in December.
  • Holiday parties give people more chances to drink.
  • Events often finish late and people are tired.
  • The time change can make drivers feel sleepy.
  • Some cars have sensors that warn about unsafe driving.
  • Many cars do not have the newest safety systems yet.
  • Education and easy transport help people choose safety.

Difficult words

  • dangerouslikely to cause harm or an accident
  • riskylikely to be unsafe or cause problems
  • sensora device that notices and gives a signal
    sensors
  • safety systemequipment in a car that protects people
    safety systems
  • educationteaching people how to make safe choices
  • transportways to travel, like bus or train

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Discussion questions

  • Do you travel by car at night in December?
  • Do you use buses or trains after a late event?
  • Have you felt sleepy while driving?

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