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Dangers of Drink Driving

By Peter Cutforth

September 26, 2012

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Nearly every day we hear of a drunk driver somewhere that caused an accident, sometimes a fatal one. What is it about alcohol and driving that makes it such a lethal combination. Most people feel absolutely fine after having a few drinks and surely should be able to drive safely? That is a common mistake that many drivers make, they think that because they feel fine, they will be able to drive. Unfortunately this is not the case because driving is a very complex task that requires correct decision-making and total concentration. Drinking alcohol relaxes the brain, slows the reflexes and makes it difficult to concentrate on driving.

So how much can a person safely drink before driving?

It is hard to tell because alcohol affects everyone differently. There is no absolute safe level of alcohol consumption but in Oz the legal limit is 0.05 BAC (blood alcohol concentration).So according to the law your BAC needs to be lower than 0.05.

Why is this so important? Well alcohol is the leading cause of car crashes in Oz and according to research conducted, drivers who tested over this limit doubled their chances of causing a crash.

The best option is to never take the chance of getting behind the wheel after drinking. Rather call a friend or family member to fetch you or take a taxi. It’s always a good idea to arrange your transport home before even going out and drinking.

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