I know drivers get bombarded all the time with warnings and advice about drinking and driving, I don't intend being a bore by adding to it BUT the poem below sums up everything I could ever say about the subject and much more eloquently than I ever could. I found it in the winter newsletter of the Hull and East Riding branch of the Institute of Advanced Motorists and I'm sure they won't mind me reproducing it here for you. Please take a few moments to read it:

I went to a party, I remembered what you said.
You told me not to drink, so I drank Coke instead.
I really felt proud inside,the way you said I wold.
I didn't drink and drive, even though they said I should.
I know I did the right thing, Dad I know you're always right.
Now the party's ending, as everyone's driving out of sight.
As I got into my car, I knew I'd get home in one piece.
Because of the way you raised me, so responsible and so sweet.
I started to drive away, but as I pulled onto the road.
The other driver didn't see me and hit me like a load.
As I lay there on the pavement, I heard the policeman say
"The other guy is drunk" and now I'm the one who'll pay,
I'm lying here dying Dad, I wish you would get here soon.
How could this happen to me? My LIFE burst like a balloon.
There's blood all around me and most of it's mine.
I hear the paramedics say, I'll die in a short time.
I just wanted to tell you Dad, I swear I didn't drink,
It was the others, the others didn't think.
He was probably at the same party as me.
The only difference is he drank and I will DIE.
Why do people drink and drive Dad? It can ruin your whole life.
I'm feeling sharp pains now, pains just like a knife.
The guy who hit me is walking and I don't think it's fair.
I'm lying here and all he can do is stare.
Tell my brother not to cry, Tell Mummy to be brave.
And when I go to Heaven Dad.
Put Daddy's Girl on my grave.
Someone should have told him not to drink and drive.
If only they had, I would still be alive.
My breath is getting shorter and I've become very scared.
Please don't cry for me Dad.
When I needed you, you were always there,
I have one last question before I say goodbye.
I didn't drink and drive, so why am I the one to Die?