Martin’s weekend – a time of joy, but also of responsibility
The second weekend of Martin is just around the corner. While celebrating, socializing and having a glass of wine, let’s not forget that alcohol and driving do not belong together. Traffic accidents caused by drunk drivers are still one of the main problems on Slovenian roads.
Statistics of traffic accidents caused by alcohol
According to official data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia (SURS – SiStat, table Participants in traffic accidents, under the influence of alcohol), the following numbers were recorded in the last five years:
| A year | Number of accidents involving alcohol | More seriously injured | Died |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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, Traffic accidents – participants under the influence of alcohol).
Despite the progress, the trend is stable, which means that prevention and awareness remain key. Each number represents a person, a family and a story that could have been prevented.
How simulators help to understand the consequences of alcohol
Advanced driving simulators, as we develop at SIM 83, enable a safe experience of driving under the influence of alcohol — without risk.
Effects such as slower reaction time, poorer coordination, misjudgment of distance and blurred vision are simulated with special scenarios.
In combination with telemetry (reaction time, accuracy of turns, speed), participants can feel for themselves how alcohol affects their driving. Such an approach is extremely effective in raising awareness among young people and drivers with more experience.
Prevention through experience
Simulators are an ideal tool for road safety workshops, driving schools and events such as Martin’s weekend. Instead of punishment, they offer understanding – because any driver who feels for himself how much alcohol affects driving is likely to make a different decision next time.
End message
Let St. Martin’s weekend be a time of joy and fellowship—not tragedy. If you drink, don’t drive. And if you want to learn how alcohol affects perception, come try the SIM 83 simulator – a sobering experience without consequences.