Drink / Drug Driving

Driving is a task that should demand our full attention. Alcohol and other drugs can seriously impair our ability to concentrate and our ability to physically control a vehicle while driving.

Over the years drinking and driving has become more socially unacceptable than it was in the past but despite an increased awareness of the dangers, nearly one in six road deaths involves a driver who is over the legal alcohol limit.

You may still be over the legal limit many hours after your last drink and time is the only way you can get alcohol out of your system. Sleep, coffee and a large cooked breakfast do not sober you up.

Drug Driving

Taking drugs doesn’t just refer to illegal narcotics. Some prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines can have an effect on the skills needed to drive safely. These effects can include drowsiness and impaired judgement.