If you have been drinking, feeling sober is not a safe indicator of whether you are under the legal limit to stay under 05 .
– As a general guide, men can have two standard drinks in the first hour and one every hour after that;
– As a general guide, women can have one standard drink in the first hour and one every hour after that;
– Check the labels of bottles and cans for the number of standard drinks it contains;
– Eat before and while you are drinking;
– Do not allow people to top up your glass so you can keep track of how much you have drank;
– Get into the habit of drinking light alcoholic drinks, the new light beers taste great and the amount of alcohol they
contain is much less than heavy beer;
– Do not mix your drinks;
– Give your system enough time to get rid of the alcohol before you drive;
– Remember some medications and drugs, when combined with alcohol, can greatly impair your driving skills;
– Try alternative non-alcoholic drinks.
Speed :
– Speed increases the distance required to stop. Double the speed equals four times the stopping distance.
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