Fred_Zeppelin Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Thats not true, the alcohol doesnt start leaving your body after your last drink. Your body tries to purge the alcohol straight away. It's the standard recommendation, it's not an exact science because it will vary from person to person but the rough guide is one hour for each unit you've consumed from teh time you stop drinking. And yes, another factor is the speed you drank them at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Listening to how folks attitudes are changing to driving the morning after, particularly older generation, I'm coming round to the idea that if it's making folk think about it, it's got to be a good thing. Not convinced that folk in the 50-80mg range are a genuine problem, and think setting up to pull folk over going to work in the morning is pretty cynical and again, not really dealing with the problem, but hey ho.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 The unknown factor is my only concern at present. Not being 100% sure that I'd be under the limit the following day. I had a few drinks last night and waited until around 3pm today before I drove, just to be sure. I'll probably invest in a breathalyser soon, just to keep myself right. Well worth it mate, buy a semi-decent one though. We have an "alco-sense" and its pretty accurste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee- Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Was 50/50 yesterday so walked to bookies and back = 2k. Maybe health of nation will improve be drinking less alcohol and walking more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Was 50/50 yesterday so walked to bookies and back = 2k. You won 2 grand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Can't see any problems with this. Pretty sure the nice guidelines show that people in that zone at more likely to have an accident than someone alcohol free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Can't see any problems with this. Pretty sure the nice guidelines show that people in that zone at more likely to have an accident than someone alcohol free. Certainly I've driven in the past after a pint or so fairly safe that I was under the limit but definitely feeling that I was under the influence. There's no doubt that a small amount can still affect your driving ability, so taking away that temptation is probably a positive move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe545 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Certainly I've driven in the past after a pint or so fairly safe that I was under the limit but definitely feeling that I was under the influence. There's no doubt that a small amount can still affect your driving ability, so taking away that temptation is probably a positive move. Have done the same but stopped a few years back. Was at a party where guitar hero was on and I was utterly amazed how much 1 pint affected my reactions when playing the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMcoolJ Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Have done the same but stopped a few years back. Was at a party where guitar hero was on and I was utterly amazed how much 1 pint affected my reactions when playing the game. Me too - I got much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Bob Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Well if driving was like playing pool we'd all be recommended to take two pints before getting behind the wheel! (but its not) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brant grebner Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 If you go by the rationale that it takes 1 hour to lose a unit consumed, then in December most folk shouldnae drive for 3 days after a swahl sesh. Could the income from the fines be put towards a properly integrated public transport system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Well if driving was like playing pool we'd all be recommended to take two pints before getting behind the wheel! (but its not) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Can't see any problems with this. Pretty sure the nice guidelines show that people in that zone at more likely to have an accident than someone alcohol free.It's something like three times more likely to be involved in a fatal collision - as the chances of that are extremely remote in the first place it's still very, very unlikely. It's like telling me I'm three times more likely to win the lottery on Wednesday night - I wouldn't be getting too excited. Sleep-deprived drivers are a much greater danger than someone driving with blood / alcohol between 50mg and 80mg. However, as you can't measure how tired someone is there's no money to be made or police statistics to 'improve'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Sleep-deprived drivers are a much greater danger than someone driving with blood / alcohol between 50mg and 80mg. However, as you can't measure how tired someone is there's no money to be made or police statistics to 'improve'. These days you can take a stab at it, eg. the chap who went down the embankment and caused the train crash... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 It's something like three times more likely to be involved in a fatal collision - as the chances of that are extremely remote in the first place it's still very, very unlikely. It's like telling me I'm three times more likely to win the lottery on Wednesday night - I wouldn't be getting too excited. Sleep-deprived drivers are a much greater danger than someone driving with blood / alcohol between 50mg and 80mg. However, as you can't measure how tired someone is there's no money to be made or police statistics to 'improve'. Aye but winning the lottery is essentially pure luck, not being in a car accident isn't. Sure the chances might be remote statistically but the evidence shows that having a certain level of alcohol in your blood affects your driving so people shouldn't be driving like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I think most men will still be under the limit after one pint of proper beer (ie < 4%). Women could be a bit borderline though, so it's probably best if the wummin folk do the driving on nights out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flure Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I think most men will still be under the limit after one pint of proper beer (ie < 4%). Women could be a bit borderline though, so it's probably best if the wummin folk do the driving on nights out. Share the driving. Only fair. You drive there............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmcca5 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 http://www.morning-after.org.uk/pints.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 http://www.morning-after.org.uk/pints.html Jesus Christ, that's scary. I've seen me doing 6 pints (plus nip) at lunchtime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 http://www.morning-after.org.uk/pints.html 13 hours after 4 jars? Seems a tad OTT, this is the website I've used in the past... http://whenwillibesober.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewelk Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 13 hours after 4 jars? Seems a tad OTT, this is the website I've used in the past... http://whenwillibesober.com/ They're just over egging it to scare people like they always do. Like when they tell you if you don't use a condom you'all definitely get pregnant and probably catch AIDS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgowmancity Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Drink Drive Campaign from 1972 :shocked: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Drink Drive Campaign from 1972 :shocked: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 5 speed gearbox in 72? Impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 5 speed gearbox in 72? Impressive! Must be an Austin Maxi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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