{"id":1962,"date":"2025-08-15T17:25:41","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T17:25:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/verifiedviral.com\/?p=1962"},"modified":"2025-08-15T17:25:42","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T17:25:42","slug":"gen-z-drinking-up-again-but-driving-safety-isnt-keeping-pace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/verifiedviral.com\/?p=1962","title":{"rendered":"Gen Z Drinking Up Again\u2014But Driving Safety Isn\u2019t Keeping Pace"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Gen Z has long held a reputation for moderation\u2014but recent trends show that those who do drink may be putting themselves and others at risk behind the wheel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Highest incident rates among all age groups: A LendingTree study found Gen Z drivers (ages 18\u201326) had nearly 49 reported incidents per 1,000 drivers\u2014double that of millennials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More DUIs than older generations: With 2.17 DUIs per 1,000 drivers, Gen Z far outpaces Boomers at 0.53.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alcohol use is rising again: Studies show 73% of Gen Zers (21\u201327) have consumed alcohol in the past six months, rising from 66% two years prior.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Underestimation of risk: Colorado data indicates over one-third of Gen Z cannabis users believe it\u2019s safe to drive while impaired\u2014a significant disconnect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These trends highlight a worrying paradox: fewer Gen Z individuals may be drinking overall, but among drinkers, risky driving habits are growing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/verifiedviral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7936200D-BB37-40E6-8E21-DC175C52C680.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/verifiedviral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7936200D-BB37-40E6-8E21-DC175C52C680.jpeg 474w, https:\/\/verifiedviral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7936200D-BB37-40E6-8E21-DC175C52C680-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/verifiedviral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7936200D-BB37-40E6-8E21-DC175C52C680-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/verifiedviral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7936200D-BB37-40E6-8E21-DC175C52C680-360x360.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Gen\u00e2\u20ac\u00afZ Drivers Have Highest Incident RatesGen\u00e2\u20ac\u00afZ (age 18\u00e2\u20ac\u201c26) reports ~49 incidents per 1,000 drivers\u00e2\u20ac\u201dincluding accidents, DUIs, tickets\u00e2\u20ac\u201dnearly double that of Millennials.<\/td><td>LendingTree study via CBS News\u00c2&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DUI Rate ComparisonGen Z drivers had 2.17 DUIs per 1,000 drivers in 2023\u00e2\u20ac\u201dsignificantly higher than Baby Boomers at 0.53.<\/td><td>LendingTree via BestLaw\u00c2&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Surge in Gen Z Alcohol Consumption73% of Gen Z (21\u00e2\u20ac\u201c27) reported drinking alcohol in the past six months\u00e2\u20ac\u201dup from 66% two years prior.<\/td><td>IWSR survey reported by FT &amp; NY Post\u00c2&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Impaired Driving Perceived as Acceptable37% of Gen Z cannabis users said they \u00e2\u20ac\u0153drive safely\u00e2\u20ac\u009d while under the influence.<\/td><td>Colorado DOT survey \u00c2&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gen Z has long held a reputation for moderation\u2014but recent trends show that those who do drink may be putting themselves and others at risk behind the wheel. 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