If you have been pacing yourself while out on the town, you might think you’re okay to drive, but using a personal breathalyzer can help you recognize when you are not. Alcohol consumption affects the blood alcohol content (BAC) of each individual differently based on factors like weight and gender. Additionally, it can be hard to gauge the strength of some beverages and to account for factors like having a full stomach and taking certain medications.
Any level of alcohol consumption has the ability to impair the speed and accuracy of your reflexes, reactions and cognitive abilities. Across the U.S., a person with a BAC of .08% is considered too dangerously impaired to drive a vehicle, which includes bicycling and electric transportation vehicles.
Just as you should use hands-free devices and a cell phone mount to limit distractions while driving, you should also ensure you are in a responsible state to get behind the wheel. No fancy car safety equipment, back-up camera or dash cam can protect you if you are unfit to be driving.
