Why does the USA do ‘sobriety field tests’ for suspected DUIs?

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When other countries (notably Europe) use roadside ‘Breathalyzer’ test machines? It seems a high-functioning drunk could get away with DUI in the US, when they wouldn’t in France or the UK?

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Sobriety field tests in the US are used as a preliminary assessment to determine if a driver is under the influence of alcohol. These tests, such as the walk-and-turn and one-leg stand, are less precise than breathalyzers but can provide additional evidence of impairment. They may also be used when breathalyzers are unavailable or when the driver refuses to submit to a breath test.

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