A survey has found that 21 percent of motorists consumed alcohol after 10pm before needing to drive by 9am the next morning, posing significant road safety risks. IAM RoadSmart emphasizes that having a groggy head can lead to slower reaction times for drivers. The study also reports that 38 percent of participants who drank several alcoholic drinks prior to early driving stopped drinking by 9pm. Drinkaware mentions that alcohol is processed at about one unit per hour, which can leave individuals with residual alcohol in their systems well into the morning.
A new survey has revealed that over a fifth (21 percent) of motorists reported drinking alcohol after 10pm while needing to drive before 9am the next morning.
Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart warns that drinking alcohol the night before driving can significantly impair reaction times due to grogginess.
The survey indicated that 38 percent of those who drank several alcoholic beverages ahead of morning driving stopped drinking after 9pm.
Charity Drinkaware states that alcohol is eliminated from the body at about one unit per hour, varying by individual factors like weight and metabolism.
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