With such serious consequences to drinking and driving, it’s alarming to learn that many South Africans still get behind the wheel after having one drink too many. We’re constantly being reminded about the dangers of drinking and driving, but this time round, perhaps an explanation as to what exactly alcohol does to your body and how it affects your driving will make it clear.
Watch the video below by Drink Drive Courses to see just how much alcohol affects your body, especially when driving:
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For those who claim that drinking has no effect on their driving ability, here is a list of the physical effects alcohol has on your body:
– Impaired vision
– Reduced reaction time
– Reduced ability to focus or concentrate
– Feeling more relaxed, which may lead to drowsiness
– Reduced ability to react to sensory information
– Reduced ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously (for example, changing gears while turning or watching other road traffic)
– Overconfidence, potentially leading to higher risk-taking
Apart from these effects, alcohol also alters your perception – your views and decision-making are different when under the influence of alcohol. Given that cars have the potential to cause harm not only to yourself but also to other road users, you should not be in control of a vehicle when your ability to make decisions has been altered.
From: WOW
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