67% of speeding drivers involved in fatal crashes were ___.

• A. Sleep-deprived
• B. Under 21
• C. Using a cellphone
• D. Alcohol impaired

Answer: (D)

Alcohol impairment. When drivers have been drinking, their judgment, reaction time, and coordination are all reduced, which is especially dangerous at high speeds. The 67% statistic reflects how often alcohol is involved in fatal crashes where speeding is a factor, making alcohol impairment the strongest factor among the options given. Sleep deprivation, young age, and cellphone use are all serious risks, but they don’t align with this particular statistic as closely as alcohol impairment does. In practice, never drive after drinking, because even small amounts can markedly raise the risk of a fatal crash, especially when speeding is involved.