Knowing Your Limits
- By Eve MacDonald
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- 19 Jan, 2018
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Most of us love to indulge at this time of year and that means enjoying a few drinks, but it’s so important that we all know our limits when it comes to driving.
When can I drive after drinking?
According to Drinkaware, the body’s liver is able to remove approximately one unit of alcohol per hour from the bloodstream. From a driver’s perspective how much alcohol in their bloodstream the morning after drinking depends on numerous factors such as: the amount of alcohol consumed; over what period of time; and the ability of an individual’s body to metabolise the alcohol.
However, Drinkaware warn that if you are drinking until very late at night and have to wake up early, your body will still have several units in your body as you can only process a unit of alcohol an hour. Sleep has no effect on the body’s ability to process alcohol too.
So, if you’re not taking part in 'Dry January' this month, remember to check your limits before you get behind the wheel!
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