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23.
Drink Driving - (DUI) |
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on a very hot, windy day in the middle of summer and someone
decides to build a fire in a forest. How foolish, you agree? It
is just as stupid to drink excessively then 'drive under the
influence' (DUI).
One night
of wild drinking, not thinking, could imprison you or an
innocent, unfortunate victim into a wheelchair - for life. A
sobering thought: After obtaining a driver's licence anyone has
the capacity to kill another human being without meaning to! |
| Q.
How
does alcohol affect a driver?
A. Alcohol is quickly absorbed into the
bloodstream. Vital
functions to perform these ordinary tasks are affected: |
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| 1.
Co-ordination
- slow to brake or steer.
2.
Judgement
- fails to give way,
side-swipes
objects or hits kerb.
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3.
Reaction
- late reaction to
emergencies, ignoring other traffic and warning signs.
4.
Vision
- blurred vision causes confusion,
increased risk of crashing.
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Apart from these handicaps some drinkers display a false sense of bravado and
get overconfident. Many fool themselves, believing that
...drinking black
coffee
...
eating greasy foods
...
taking cold showers or fresh air,
is going to fix the
problem.
Nothing can speed up the process of sobering.
Time
is the only factor that reduces the level of alcohol in the blood to
render a person fit to drive!
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| Damage
to public property must be paid for by the driver at fault. DUI can be a
very costly mistake, if your insurance company does not pay
for the damage!
Pic:
newslocker.com
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Ladies get affected much quicker than
men and can tolerate less alcohol in the blood. Likewise, small people get intoxicated quicker and
affected more. Before consuming any alcoholic drink a responsible
driver knows, how much
alcohol is his or her limit. Play it safe, if unsure! Drink less or better ZERO.
Two glasses of beer in an hour can
bring a driver to 0.05 promille BAC (blood alcohol content). One drink every
hour after that maintains this limit. In some countries new drivers must have zero alcohol
in their blood when driving. (Check the laws
in your country).
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Driving
under the influence of DRUGS is also emerging as a major cause of
erratic, dangerous behaviour on our roads. Alcohol and drugs
combined form a very lethal dose to render a motorist unfit to get behind a
wheel. Know
what medications may affect you. Check with your doctor, if not sure!
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Think
before you drink...!
How will you get home from the party?
Is public transport available?
Can you get a lift with someone
(sober!)
Will you get a taxi or
get picked
up?
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ONE
DRINK affects
your driving.
TWO
DRINKS pushes you to the limit.
One night's foolishness has ended great dreams of many bright,
talented young people.
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Don’t risk
it.
Don't ruin yours and
other people’s future. Be a responsible driver.
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Our
information could vary in your part of the world. We recommend
you use above information in conjunction with a professional
driving instructor.
Road
Safety by Dieter Fischer 2001 / Learner Driver Hub 2020.
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