FabSwingers.com forum: drink drive

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

how would u know if your under or over the drink drive limit

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't drink anything. Obviously the best solution simples.

In doubt? Don't drive. Simples.

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

The police have a handy way of finding out.

But if you're asking then I'd suggest stepping away from the car...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Can you touch the tit of your nose wi yer Pinky, eyes closed?

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By *andi_shopWoman
over a year ago

rotherham

I wouldn't even risk having one drink if I were driving

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just remember the golden rule

5 n drive

Anything more I'd recommend a taxi

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I don't think you can tell. The problem with alcohol is it removes inhibitions so you're judgment is impaired, so once you've had one drink you're in no position to decide if you're fit to drive. Which is kind of the point in having limits.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I'm not saying I do but how does it work

does anyone know what the 35% equates to in drinks

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Just remember the golden rule

5 n drive

Anything more I'd recommend a taxi

5 what?

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Just remember the golden rule

5 n drive

Anything more I'd recommend a taxi

I thought it was about 2 pints that's all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm not saying I do but how does it work

does anyone know what the 35% equates to in drinks "

35% of what?

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"I'm not saying I do but how does it work

does anyone know what the 35% equates to in drinks "

It differ between people, I don't drink so 1 glass of wine would send me over the limit as my body wouldn't cope with it.

That's why it's a % not a set figure I assume.

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By *uessWhosBackAgainMan
over a year ago

London

"how would u know if your under or over the drink drive limit "

probably by the amount of drink that YOU have had

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't drink any alcohol if you're driving is the best way.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you're driving, don't drink at all. X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Can you touch the tit of your nose wi yer Pinky, eyes closed?"

How many have you had?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm not saying I do but how does it work

does anyone know what the 35% equates to in drinks

35% of what?"

Google

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the legal alcohol limit for drivers is: 80 milligrams of alcohol for every 100 millilitres of blood in your body. 35 micrograms of alcohol for every 100 millilitres of breath. 107 milligrams of alcohol for every 100 millilitres of urine.

I don't have a clue what this means haha

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Would just like to clarify I was joking and in no way condone Drink Driving

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Best to not drive if you've had a drink.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

At Christmas we went to a dinner dance, I had one small glass of wine with dinner between 7:30 & 8:30. We left at midnight and I drove home. I'm happy with that but wouldn't drink in a pub then drive.

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By *aveandSue1Couple
over a year ago

Doncaster

"I wouldn't even risk having one drink if I were driving"

Agree 100%

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It takes the average person approx one hour to dispose of one unit of alcohol from their system.

So you're basic bottle of bud which is about 1.5 units will take an hour and a half to disappear from your system.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lost a close friend as they were on the recieving end of a car with a d*unk driver in it.

I'd personally never get behind a wheel if I had, had even a shandy.

I short. If youve had even one drink, play it safe dont drive. Get a taxi or lift and get your car in the morning.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm not saying I do but how does it work

does anyone know what the 35% equates to in drinks

35% of what?

Google

I don't have a clue what this means haha"
I don't think it's something to try and work out what it means. Everyone is different and it depends on health, what you've eaten, metabolism etc......so, as everyone else has said.....don't drink any alcohol whatsoever before getting behind the wheel of your car

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like my car too much so its a no drink no drive rule for me ...... no confusion then.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

as a non-driver, I find it completely baffling why there is still a limit nowadays. Drinks,wine particularly, is served in much larger glasses and is much stronger than 20 years ago..and the effects are so variable, and affected by so many things..must be impossible to judge when you've had too much to drive...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just remember the golden rule

5 n drive

Anything more I'd recommend a taxi

That's a terrible rule

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been really bad for this in the past but it really is not worth the trouble nor someone's death on your hands (which is what an ex friend of mine has to live with for the rest of his life now). I either have two tipples and then shitloads of water. If I travel far I drink 1 or nothing.

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By *umpkinMan
over a year ago

near the sounds of the wimborne quarter jack!

A good few years ago, I went to a Xmas party. It was held at a pub that I could, if push came to shove, drive down farm tracks and very quiet country roads to get back home. The normal route home was, as always, devoid of any traffic at that time of night.

I reckon I must have consumed about 1/3rd bottle of wine.

150 yards away from home and after an incident-free journey home I saw a "big stick" in the road and decided I musn`t drive over it or it could damage a tyre (on a Range Rover) so I moved to straddle the stick, putting two wheels on the wet and slippery grass verge. I felt a "small twitch" as the vehicle slid but got home.

The next morning I drove to work over the same route. The "big stick" was something a chiouha(sp?) wouldn`t have had a problem with bit the "small twitch" was a skid mark 50 yards long and inches away from a deep water filled ditch that would have swallowed my Range Rover without a problem!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't drink any alcohol when I'm driving. I hardly ever drink anyway so it's not worth the risk and I think it must impair your driving to some degree, even just drinking a small amount.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You wouldn't know, and the thing about taking am hour for your body to process a unit is just an average. There are so many variables that affect the rate, don't rely on that. We went to a wedding recently and I had a small glass of champagne with the toasts at lunchtime knowing I wouldn't be driving until late and that was it. It's not worth the risk.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"At Christmas we went to a dinner dance, I had one small glass of wine with dinner between 7:30 & 8:30. We left at midnight and I drove home. I'm happy with that but wouldn't drink in a pub then drive."

That's ok....your body loses 1 unit of alcohol every hour.

The answer to the ops question is there is no definite answer as it's all down to body size and the speed you drink at.

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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

" Don't drink anything. Obviously the best solution simples.

In doubt? Don't drive. Simples."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never drink and drive. Not even a half. My car was written off after someone rear ended me on an A road and I was breathalised but found to have 0 alcohol in my system.

Even in that instance where I could not have avoided the incident if I'd had any trace in my system some doubt on my case/blame would have been thrown my way.

Better to be safe than a murdering scumbag

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just don't drink at all and remember you might still be over the limit the next morning if you have had loads!

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

I would like to see pubs promote the safe designated driver scheme I saw in Canada.

Free soft drinks for the driver

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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

"how would u know if your under or over the drink drive limit "

You don't!

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

"how would u know if your under or over the drink drive limit

You don't! "

Carry breathalyser sticks as you have to do in France

But better to be alcohol free, and so will be your conscience

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wouldn't even risk one drink. Im not a big fan of alcohol so having one doesn't appeal anyway. I would rather drive without the worry.

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By *ollyGWoman
over a year ago

Southampton

I'm sure it's 1 pint, might be wrong?

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

"I'm sure it's 1 pint, might be wrong?"
you're wrong

That depends on what you're drinking.

A big difference between a pint of mild at 3% abv and a cider at 6.2%

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

I don't drink but even f I did I would never, ever drive even after one drink.

It's a selfish, irresponsible, dangerous thing to do.

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

"I'm sure it's 1 pint, might be wrong?you're wrong

That depends on what you're drinking.

A big difference between a pint of mild at 3% abv and a cider at 6.2%

For example, the ABV of beer typically varies from 3.5% to 5.5%.

A typical "medium" glass of wine with 175 ml at 12% ABV has 2.1 units.

And spirits, although typically 35–40% ABV, have single measures of 25 ml or 35 ml (so 1 or 1.4 units) depending on location

And that's just units and not levels of intoxication

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"I'm sure it's 1 pint, might be wrong?you're wrong

That depends on what you're drinking.

A big difference between a pint of mild at 3% abv and a cider at 6.2%

Well there you go

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"And that's just units and not levels of intoxication

I did mention above about how it will affect people differently.

And it was in response to someone who said "5 n drive". Which struck me as really bad.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've never had alcohol when driving.

If I have a few at weekend.. I never drive til after 3pm the next day.

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Would just like to clarify I was joking and in no way condone Drink Driving

Sometimes it's too late to backtrack in the forums

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By *axandbooCouple
over a year ago

Bristol

one drink is to much!

my dad was killed by a d*unk driver, my mum will never walk properly again without a walking stick.

my son has been denied his chance to get to know his granddad.

I know this is somewhat a very blunt post but this is the direct result of someone having "a drink or two"

the laws in this country are a joke considering you drink and drive you are incharge of half a tonne of mechanics and metal and aware of the implications of drink driving.... should be instant attempted manslaughter at best because you hit another car you could potentially kill the person in it..

and then its left to someone like me to pick up the broken bits, take them to hospital and hope that its not to late

dax

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

" Don't drink anything. Obviously the best solution simples.

In doubt? Don't drive. Simples."

This is how I approach it.

If I want a drink I just order an Uber straight off my phone and it picks me up from anywhere.

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By *lmostthereMan
over a year ago

Southampton

Just don't. Don't do it.

Have a fizzy pop or get a taxi.

Here endeth this public safety briefing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

" Don't drink anything. Obviously the best solution simples.

In doubt? Don't drive. Simples.

This is how I approach it.

If I want a drink I just order an Uber straight off my phone and it picks me up from anywhere.

Uber. .....that's a whole new thread

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By *lla_maiWoman
over a year ago

staffordshire

1 drink is too many

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"one drink is to much!

my dad was killed by a d*unk driver, my mum will never walk properly again without a walking stick.

my son has been denied his chance to get to know his granddad.

I know this is somewhat a very blunt post but this is the direct result of someone having "a drink or two"

and then its left to someone like me to pick up the broken bits, take them to hospital and hope that its not to late

dax "

I'm so sorry to hear about this, but it happens too often and yes they should be given harder sentences. DONT DRINK AND DRIVE

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It takes approximately 1 unit of alcohol an hour to get into your bloodstream and an hour to pass through. So a pint of beer is around 1.6 units. Thats 2 hours in total. You have 6 or 7 pints. Finish at 11 at night. You are still well over in the morning. Plus we have a lousy sleep when d*unk. Just adds to the risk, especially in the morning.

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By *eesideMan
over a year ago

margate sumwear by the sea

"how would u know if your under or over the drink drive limit "

I don't drive in the 1st place but my vue is....

Under = 0

Over = 1 or mor

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

if your blood or piss test at the station says yer over then yer over .... if it doen't then yer good to go

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Easy, don't drink. I'm sure I wasn't the first to say that

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

Drink drive limit is 1 unit, that is half a pint of average strength lager

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Drink drive limit is 1 unit, that is half a pint of average strength lager"

Sorry Rachel I don't that's quite accurate. It's all reference to the proportion of alcohol in relation to a measurement of either breath( classic breath test) or in relation to blood given.

The fact of the matter is everyone's ability to process alcohol is different, based on what you've eaten, body mass etc.

Using units as a guide is risky. Whilst most of us can drink one unit quite safely, surely it's better to abstain and be 100% safe, not only to preserve your licence but more importantly others lives.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm not saying I do but how does it work

does anyone know what the 35% equates to in drinks

35% of what?

Google

I don't have a clue what this means haha"

Up here it's essentially nothing. Limit is set so low. I guess to eliminate medicines etc.

Does beg the question why pubs/ restaurants etc don't serve alcohol free products? (Many not all)

The trade complained it was damaging their business yet they never changed products to adjust. Just juice or juice on the menu, which are astronomically priced.

Some decent alcohol free beers out there these days. Come a long way since Kaliber in the 80s.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Alcohol affects us all differently, there are those who will drink 5 pints and get behind the wheel cause they think they're totally fine to drive, if I'm drinking, no matter how small amount, I won't drive, even if it's been a few hours since the last drink, I'd never take the risk.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would never drink if I was driving. Hell I don't even drink the night before if I'm up driving early!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"how would u know if your under or over the drink drive limit "

Just don't drink... your incahrge of a massive heep of metal with a velocity equating to tonnes...

It's crazy how adults 'need' to drink to fit in whilst driving...

Your driving = don't drink

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By *elson61Man
over a year ago

WELWYN GARDEN CITY

"Just remember the golden rule

5 n drive

Anything more I'd recommend a taxi

I thought it was about 2 pints that's all

Two pints of Jack Daniels?

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