Drinking and Driving: Know the Facts
Although there is a specified limit to the amount of alcohol you can have in your bloodstream and still drive legally, consuming any amount of alcohol will have an impact on your ability to drive. Not only are your reaction times slower, you can also suffer from poorer judgement of speeds and distances, as well as a reduced field of vision.
In fact, it is probably the same feeling that we enjoy from drinking alcohol that makes us more dangerous drivers. The boost in confidence, combined with reduced coordination and reaction times makes for a good party, but a very dangerous drive home.
This same principle goes for the morning after as well. Always remember, that sleeping is not the same as sobering up! Nor is drinking coffee, having a shower or changing your clothes! You may feel better, but you’re still not a safe driver and will lose your license if caught. On average, your body will metabolise a single unit of alcohol an hour – around half a pint of beer. A few hours of sleep is simply not enough to sober you up after a night of heavy drinking.
