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10/01/14 - Stop a mate drink driving - Legend

As enthusiasts it's our responsibility to set an example to other motorists and that's why every cruise club members are reminded to obey all road rules and be courteous to other road users.

This is most important when we have events or cruises at venues that serve alcohol.



Someone who's prepared to drink then drive is not only putting their own life in danger they risk killing or permanently disabling others. They obviously lack the mental capacity to make a safe judgement call. I would expect club members to keep an eye out for each other, discourage those driving from consuming alcohol.

If you're attending a club event where you expect to be drinking organise a lift home.

Even one drink can effect your ability to drive.

.02 BAC Level

At the .02 blood alcohol concentration level, experiments have demostrated that people exhibit some loss of judgment, begin to relax and feel good. But tests have also shown that drivers at the .02 level experience a decline in visual functions, affecting their ability to track a moving object, and experience a decline in the ability to perform two tasks at the same time.
These changes may be very subtle and barely noticeable to the person who has had only one drink, but in an emergency situation while behind the wheel of a vehicle, they could cause the driver to react (or not react) as they would without having had a drink.

.05 BAC Level

At the .05 BAC level, people begin to exhibit exaggerated behavior, experience loss of small-muscle control -- such as being able to focus their eyes quickly -- have impaired judgment, lowered alertness and a release of inhibition.
If someone with a BAC level of .05 gets behind the wheel, they would be operating the vehicle with reduce coordination, a further diminished ability to track moving objects, more difficulty in steering and a markedly reduced response in emergency situations.
http://alcoholism.about.com/od/dui/a/impaired.htm



Alcohol and driving book.