Differentiating "bad drivers" with and without a DWI.
OBJECTIVE
Risk factors for driving while intoxicated (DWI) are still largely unknown. The aim of this study was to determine the risk factors, other than multiple vehicle-related violations, that identify a group of bad drivers at risk of subsequent DWI violations.


METHODS
A retrospective cohort study was conducted of drivers with multiple vehicle-related violations who completed a questionnaire on driving and personal characteristics (N = 253).


RESULTS
Thirty-six variables were found associated with a 1.8- to 6.3-fold increased risk of subsequent DWI in the following categories: driving behavior, drinking behavior, history of physical trauma, alcohol-related expectancies and family history.


CONCLUSIONS
A screening system could be incorporated in DWI prevention programs to target high-risk groups.
Buntain-Ricklefs
J J
JJ
Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center, Seattle, Washington 98104, USA.
Rivara
F P
FP
Donovan
D M
DM
Salzberg
P M
PM
Polissar
N L
NL
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000235:genetics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000235:genetics / Q000517:prevention & control; D001334:Automobile Driving / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D015331:Cohort Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009042:Motivation; D012008:Recurrence; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors