I will state actual facts and my personal opinions on this matter. I will also state possible solutions that people can consider to prevent devastating affects. .
Alcohol is the most socially accepted, commonly used drug in today's society. It also contributes to 30 percent of the fatal road crashes on our roads. .
Once alcohol is absorbed into your bloodstream, cells take it up in your vital organs, including the brain, slowing your reactions, dulling your judgement and vision and impairing your ability to drive. .
When you have been drinking, the chances of you crashing are high. In fact, when you drive with a blood alcohol level at the legal limit, you are three times more likely to be involved in a crash than if you haven't had a drink. Anyone who takes the risk is a potential killer. .
If anyone decides to drink and drive they will most probably be caught, and be sorry. In 2000 the Police carried out more than 1.9 million breath tests. .
These are a few points that I think everyone should be aware of and pursue:.
Don't drink and drive - the limit of driving after drinking alcohol in most Australian states is .05. Random breath testing occurs, where the police set up roadblocks and you are required to undergo a breath test if called in. .
If you have an accident you are also likely to be breath tested. If you fail the breath tests or you have refused a breath test, you will be taken to the Police Station to be further tested. .
This may sound harsh, but since the introduction of random breath testing in Australia the fatality rate is now one-third of what it used to be. .
Count your drinks-to stay under the limit, a good guide is:.
o For men, to have only one or two standard drinks in the firs hour and one standard drink per hour after that.
o For women, to stick to one standard drink per hour or less. .
A standard drink is considered to be:.
o A middy of beer (285 ml).
o A schooner of light beer (425 ml).