5 pints last night - when can i drive

vanandjuanunited · 23 Dec 2011 at 09:24

Good decision
If in doubt walk or if you know you need to be on the road in the morning drink accordingly
I need my licence too much to lose it

FNGsam · 23 Dec 2011 at 09:25

Freefaller said:
Get a breathalyser if you go out regularly for drinks so that you know where you're at the next day.

Having a breathalyser isn't really a good idea. I got one when I was 19 or so and it just ended up being used at parties to see who had the highest alcohol content... :mad:

agnes · 23 Dec 2011 at 09:29

My self, I rarely suffer from a hangover, it all depends on how you feel. 5 pints is not a lot in my eyes, if you are hung over from 5 pints to the point you don't feel safe to drive then dont drive.

Me personally, never had an issue the day after so always considered it safe to drive.

ags

leoncuprar · 23 Dec 2011 at 09:34

agnes said:
My self, I rarely suffer from a hangover, it all depends on how you feel. 5 pints is not a lot in my eyes, if you are hung over from 5 pints to the point you don't feel safe to drive then dont drive.

Me personally, never had an issue the day after so always considered it safe to drive.

ags

Thats the problem though, i do feel fine and feel safe to drive but how many people have thought that then failed a breath test....

bugeyewrx · 23 Dec 2011 at 09:37

Freefaller said:
Get a breathalyser if you go out regularly for drinks so that you know where you're at the next day.

Must admit it's not really much of a problem for me these days so I deal with it by not driving the morning after .

It's the vagueness that gets me , that evening 1 pint fine to drive 2 pints not fine to drive .

How accurate are the home breathalysers , say you blow just under the limit would you drive ? Would you drive knowing you are going to be stopped at the end of your road ?

agnes · 23 Dec 2011 at 09:37

leoncuprar said:
Thats the problem though, i do feel fine and feel safe to drive but how many people have thought that then failed a breath test....

I never really thought about that... Surely it won't be as strong as the night before?

Maybe a copper can clear this up? As it's a damn good question.

My judging is I have a shower and brush my teeth, if I feel ever so slightly groggy or head is a bit muffled, I won't even consider driving (riding). But as I am a heavy drinker when I go out, I very rarely have the after effects the morning after.

FNGsam · 23 Dec 2011 at 09:39

agnes said:
I never really thought about that... Surely it won't be as strong as the night before?

Maybe a copper can clear this up? As it's a damn good question.

I feel fine when I'm drinking but clearly that isn't true

, so you need to think about this the next day. I rarely get hangovers as well but wouldn't like to drive still.

bugeyewrx · 23 Dec 2011 at 09:39

agnes said:
My self, I rarely suffer from a hangover, it all depends on how you feel. 5 pints is not a lot in my eyes, if you are hung over from 5 pints to the point you don't feel safe to drive then dont drive.

Me personally, never had an issue the day after so always considered it safe to drive.

ags

I don't know that how bad your hangover is is the same as your blood alcohol level .

Belmit · 23 Dec 2011 at 09:41

bugeyewrx said:
How accurate are the home breathalysers , say you blow just under the limit would you drive ? Would you drive knowing you are going to be stopped at the end of your road ?

From earlier in the year:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=18719939&postcount=7

Seems to work really well. A number of times I woke up feeling fine, took the test and was double the limit. I'm not surprised people get caught out so often the morning after.

Freefaller · 23 Dec 2011 at 09:42

FNGsam said:
Having a breathalyser isn't really a good idea. I got one when I was 19 or so and it just ended up being used at parties to see who had the highest alcohol content...

Must admit, I've been guilty of that! What surprised me was my metabolism is fairly quick... not a cheap date!

bugeyewrx said:
Must admit it's not really much of a problem for me these days so I deal with it by not driving the morning after .

It's the vagueness that gets me , that evening 1 pint fine to drive 2 pints not fine to drive .

How accurate are the home breathalysers , say you blow just under the limit would you drive ? Would you drive knowing you are going to be stopped at the end of your road ?

The one's I've used are of the same accuracy as the type that the police use. They're a bit expensive, but it removes all doubt.

Hate · 23 Dec 2011 at 09:44

It's of course not perfect but I've used this in the past...

http://www.ru****ed.com/

(stars are the word for drunk beginning with p)

Glaucus · 23 Dec 2011 at 09:46

Belmit said:
From earlier in the year:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=18719939&postcount=7

Seems to work really well. A number of times I woke up feeling fine, took the test and was double the limit. I'm not surprised people get caught out so often the morning after.

Only £50 as well, suppose the tech has got cheaper and better. Think I will have to get one. Takes some of the guessing out.

bugeyewrx · 23 Dec 2011 at 09:53

Interesting ......

ToejaM · 23 Dec 2011 at 09:58

I need one of these this morning.. I'll just go drive and get on-oh wait :<

I knew I should have picked one up when I saw one last

Time to drive the SWTORmobile, I'm so naughty.. driving while over the limit!

airrunner · 23 Dec 2011 at 10:00

B@Th*nG said:
unfortunately this is one of those questions with so many variables it's impossible for us to say that you'll be fine.

B@

Exactly right! Make your own judgement, you should know your own tolerance to five pints of beer. Ask yourself how do i feel?

Hyburnate · 23 Dec 2011 at 10:02

If your going to drink, why stop at 10

xD

I'd walk it. Not worth you, having an accident or getting pulled over etc.

FNGsam · 23 Dec 2011 at 10:04

Freefaller said:
Must admit, I've been guilty of that! What surprised me was my metabolism is fairly quick... not a cheap date!

Your massive and your surprised that you have a quick metabolism and that you're not a cheap date lol. Although I dare say any dates you are out with would be very bold to complain about it

.

Freefaller · 23 Dec 2011 at 10:21

FNGsam said:
Your massive and your surprised that you have a quick metabolism and that you're not a cheap date lol. Although I dare say any dates you are out with would be very bold to complain about it .

It's ok, I punch them in the ovaries so you can't see the bruises

I'm a big softie really

nydryl · 23 Dec 2011 at 11:18

Initial reaction is you should be fine but if you feel at all like you aren't okay to drive then just walk.

shootersam · 23 Dec 2011 at 11:26

1 hour for 1 unit.

Pint of 5% = 3 units

Give an hour for units to get into your system

5 pints last night - when can i drive

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