- St. Martin’s Weekend – Celebration and Responsibility
- Alcohol-related road accidents in numbers
- The role of simulators in awareness campaigns
- Prevention through experience
- Final message
St. Martin’s Weekend – Celebration and Responsibility
The second St. Martin’s weekend is coming, bringing celebrations and wine. But remember — alcohol and driving never mix. Drunk driving remains one of the key causes of accidents on Slovenian roads.
Alcohol-related road accidents in numbers
According to the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia (SURS – SiStat, “Participants in road accidents under the influence of alcohol”), the past five years show:
| Year | Accidents involving alcohol | Seriously injured | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,152 | 203 | 23 |
| 2021 | 1,094 | 212 | 25 |
| 2022 | 1,130 | 225 | 24 |
| 2023 | 1,188 | 231 | 22 |
| 2024 | 1,205 | 238 | 20 |
Source: Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia (SiStat, Road accidents – Participants under the influence of alcohol).
The numbers remain steady, meaning awareness and education are still essential.
The role of simulators in awareness campaigns
Advanced driving simulators developed by SIM 83 allow participants to safely experience how alcohol impairs driving. Reaction times slow, steering precision drops, and perception becomes distorted.
With built-in telemetry, drivers can clearly see the difference in their reaction and control, making this an effective educational method for schools, companies, and public events.
Prevention through experience
Simulators create understanding, not fear. By directly experiencing the impact of alcohol, drivers gain respect for the rules of the road — and often make better choices next time.
Final message
Celebrate safely this St. Martin’s weekend. If you drink, don’t drive.
Experience the effects safely with the SIM 83 driving simulator — the only “drunk drive” that makes you smarter, not sorry.