Driving your VW cars while under the influence of alcohol is a big no-no. Many drivers think they can drive after “just a couple” drinks without a problem, but according to studies done about the effects of alcohol on driving abilities, this is not true. Here are some facts you should know about impaired driving. It might change your mind the next time you think you can drive.
• A 120-pound woman can have a blood-alcohol level of .08 after only two drinks. It only takes four drinks for a 180-pound man to reach the same level.
• A “drink” consists of a five-ounce glass of wine, one beer or one shot of liquor.
• At the legal blood-alcohol level, you are 11 times more likely to get into a single-vehicle crash than a driver with no alcohol in their system.
• Twenty-five years of research shows that drivers are impaired even after just one drink.
• With a blood-alcohol level of only .02, you lose some judgment and your visual abilities begin to decrease. You also lose the ability to do two tasks at one time.
With the college season fast approaching, it’s important to know about these facts. We’ll have more facts about impaired driving in VW cars on Monday. Be sure to come back for more!
