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A "stupid" decision to drive while drunk and a terrifying near miss has sparked a Coast woman's mission to make road safety education programs free and accessible for mature drivers.
Buderim's Debra Lee Anstey, 62, made the "irresponsible" decision to drive home after drinking on April 15.
Ms Anstey said she ended up confused and on the wrong side of the road, having narrowly missed nearby workers while passing through roadworks on Old Maroochydore Road at Forest Glen about 10pm.
She said police later found her pulled over on the side of the road
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She faces charges of driving under the influence and dangerous operation of a vehicle while adversely affected by an intoxicating substance.