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Most of us are in a car every day, so it’s easy to forget how complex driving really is. When you’re behind the wheel you need total concentration, good coordination, rapid reflexes and the ability to make correct judgments and decisions. Drinking alcohol diminishes that.

A little over the limit? Twice as likely to crash.

Safe drink driving? There’s no such thing.

Australia has strict laws about drinking alcohol and driving, with the legal limit set at 0.05 blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Learners and probationary licence-holders must have a 0.00 BAC.

There’s no absolute safe level of alcohol consumption for competent driving. Even after just a few, your driving ability is affected. The more you drink, the higher your blood alcohol concentration, and the greater your chance of having an accident.

If you know you are going to be drinking, make alternative plans for getting home. Arrange a lift with a friend who isn’t drinking, catch public transport, an Uber or a taxi.

BAC Level	Effects from alcohol on driving
0.02 to 0.05	Reduced ability to see or locate moving lights correctly Reduced ability to judge distances Increased tendency to take risks Decreased ability to respond to several stimuli
0.05	Twice as likely to have a crash than before drinking
0.05 to 0.08	Further reduction in ability to judge distances Impaired sensitivity to red lights Slower reactions Shorter concentration span
0.08	Five times more likely to have a crash than before drinking
0.08 to 0.12	Overestimate abilities “Euphoria” sets in Reckless driving Impaired peripheral vision (resulting in accidents due to hitting vehicles while passing) Impaired perception of obstacles Ten times more likely to have a crash than before drinking