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196. Alcohol
Alcohol affects judgement, reaction time, coordination, concentration and vision, making it dangerous to drive even before a person feels drunk. The legal alcohol limit varies between countries and may be lower for professional, novice or young drivers. The safest choice is not to drink alcohol before driving. Drivers who have consumed alcohol should use an alternative such as a sober designated driver, public transport or a taxi.
How does alcohol affect driving?
Alcohol can reduce reaction time, judgement, concentration, coordination and vision, increasing the risk of making mistakes or failing to react to hazards.
What is blood alcohol concentration?
Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) measures the amount of alcohol in the blood. Legal driving limits are commonly expressed as a blood-alcohol level or as the concentration of alcohol in exhaled breath.
Is the legal alcohol limit the same in every country?
No. Alcohol limits vary between countries, and some countries apply lower or zero limits to novice, young or professional drivers.
Can you be unsafe to drive while still below the legal alcohol limit?
Yes. Alcohol can affect driving ability even below the legal limit. A legal limit is not a guarantee that a person is safe to drive.
Does coffee, food or a cold shower remove alcohol from your body?
No. These may change how awake you feel, but they do not quickly remove alcohol from the body. Only time allows the body to eliminate alcohol.
Can alcohol still affect you the morning after drinking?
Yes. Alcohol may remain in the body for many hours, so a person can still be over the legal limit or impaired the following morning.

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