Congress Mandates New Car Technology To Prevent Drunk Driving

The video discusses efforts to reduce drunk driving through a new infrastructure bill that mandates anti-inebriation features in cars by 2026. The bill does not specify a device but requires the ability to detect driver inebriation before vehicle operation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that alcohol-related crashes account for about one-third of traffic deaths.

According to the text, what is the significance of identifying whether a driver is inebriated before starting the vehicle?

What statistic is provided about alcohol-related crashes and traffic deaths?