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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From what I’ve seen, the field sobriety tests are usually followed by a breathalyzer. A failed field sobriety test with a clean breathalyzer could indicate someone is under the influence of a substance that isn’t alcohol – like marijuana or any other drug – which would still be a DWI/DUI.

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