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Drinking and Driving
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- I never drink at all if I am driving - 260 votes
- 76%
- I might have a small amount of alcohol - 82 votes
- 24%
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I don't have any if I'm driving or going to be early the next day.
Soft southerners should beware of the lower limit if they're planning to visit the land of the startled haggis.
One pint, it seems, will have you off the road for a year up here.
We're now the same most of the rest of Europe when it comes to a limit.
Soft southerners should beware of the lower limit if they're planning to visit the land of the startled haggis.
One pint, it seems, will have you off the road for a year up here.
We're now the same most of the rest of Europe when it comes to a limit.
I am large framed and have never exceeded the blood alcohol level after 3 pints of beer ABV 3.8%. That was using the older Draeger Alcotest 80 H.O. approved kit. I limit to two pints if driving. No wine or spirits and one has to be aware of alcohol still in system from last nights nightcap or celebration!!
I feel lucky that I have never drunk alcohol but agree with Baldric that my licence is too important and the thought of getting on a bus fills me with dread. Not been on one foe about fifteen/twenty years. Just remember them as overcrowded, uncomortable, wet and smelly cattle trucks. Got my free bus pass seven years ago in case of emergencies but never had to use it thank goodness.
It isn't quite so simple. Much depends on the duration of time over which the alcohol is consumed, whether it is with food or not and how used to alcohol a person is. The quantity of alcohol in the blood is not a clear indication of how "drunk" a person is, but it is an easily carried out procedure. Some form of physical test would be better, once upon a time suspected drivers were asked to walk in a straight line.
To person who rarely drinks, one drink can make them dizzy, but it would have little or no real effect on a regular drinker.
I recently had 2 litres of 5% strength beer and a shot of ouzo, but over a 2 1/2 hour period with a lot of Greek food. On the way home I was stopped by the police in a random check, breathalysed and was clear.
To person who rarely drinks, one drink can make them dizzy, but it would have little or no real effect on a regular drinker.
I recently had 2 litres of 5% strength beer and a shot of ouzo, but over a 2 1/2 hour period with a lot of Greek food. On the way home I was stopped by the police in a random check, breathalysed and was clear.
Last one I was on was when my car was in for service and I was going to pick it up. It was pouring with rain, I had a window seat and the window leaked. Probably more people than usual on the bus because of the bad weather. Crammed in like sardines. Getting off meant squashing past wet people with umbrellas that dripped down my legs and one side of my coat and sleeve were already soaked. Never again I hope. Put me off for life.
The guided buses around Cambridge are a revelation. Comfortable, quiet with free on board WiFi and very fast running in their own dedicated bus lines.Cheaper than the ordinary 'road busses' as well . Far better than driving in the crowded streets and the desperate search for a very expensive parking place. Plus no worries about having a drink.
Parking in Cambridge is so expensive cars park without paying and risk a parking ticket, the parking fine is less than the cost of a days parking!
Parking in Cambridge is so expensive cars park without paying and risk a parking ticket, the parking fine is less than the cost of a days parking!
