REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD NOT DRINK AND DRIVE.

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                                                                    Mike Hughes,
                                                          Corporate Director at,
                                                              A1 Road Skills Ltd.

                                  Writes on the reasons why you should not Drink and Drive.

Driving under the influence is never worth the risk to yourself, to your future and to those you could injure or kill.

On average it takes around one hour for the body to break down one unit of alcohol, meaning it could take as long as 12 hours for the alcohol from four pints of higher strength beer (or four large glasses of wine) to leave your system.

Research suggests drivers are unaware of the dangers, with a third (33%) of people surveyed mistakenly think that drinking water would make them safer to drive, along with sleeping (28%) and eating a large meal (21%).

In the video below, there is in-depth analysis of the effects alcohol can have on your brain and driving skills.

There are strict penalties if you are convicted of drink-driving, including:
• A minimum 12 month driving ban

• A criminal record

• A hefty fine

• Up to 6 months in prison

• An endorsement on your licence for 11 years.

The below calculations based on advice on NHS Choices:

One unit is equivalent to 10ml or 8g of pure alcohol. There are roughly:
• 2.1 units in a standard glass (175ml) of average-strength wine (12%)

• 3 units in a large glass (250ml) of average-strength wine (12%)

• 2 units in a pint of low-strength lager, beer or cider (3.6%)

• 3 units in a pint of higher-strength lager, beer or cider (5.2%)

• 1 unit in a single measure of spirits (25ml).