A Significant Number of Designated Drivers Are Over the Limit
- 11 years ago
A new study reported that nearly 40 percent of designated drivers toss back one or more before getting on the road. 20 percent of them drink enough to be considered impaired.
A new study reported that nearly 40 percent of designated drivers toss back one or more before getting on the road.
20 percent of them drink enough to be considered impaired.
In this particular study people were questioned and tested when leaving Florida bars one evening. Those questioned and tested reportedly were aware of their driver role.
Of the 40 percent who showed evidence of light drinking, 17 percent had blood alcohol levels between .02 and .05. 18 percent were over .05 mark.
The definition of designated driver seems to be a bit fuzzy, though.
This is attributed in some part to a combination of the time in the evening the driver was designated and exactly what they were designated as.
In some cases, chauffeur selections made after last call and a quick discussion about which person is the least drunk somehow fit the definition of designated.
Conversely, on other occasions, the decision is made in advance, and the driver is aware of his or her end of evening responsibilities.
A new study reported that nearly 40 percent of designated drivers toss back one or more before getting on the road.
20 percent of them drink enough to be considered impaired.
In this particular study people were questioned and tested when leaving Florida bars one evening. Those questioned and tested reportedly were aware of their driver role.
Of the 40 percent who showed evidence of light drinking, 17 percent had blood alcohol levels between .02 and .05. 18 percent were over .05 mark.
The definition of designated driver seems to be a bit fuzzy, though.
This is attributed in some part to a combination of the time in the evening the driver was designated and exactly what they were designated as.
In some cases, chauffeur selections made after last call and a quick discussion about which person is the least drunk somehow fit the definition of designated.
Conversely, on other occasions, the decision is made in advance, and the driver is aware of his or her end of evening responsibilities.