According to a recent study of 1,701 bar patrons, more than one-third of designated drivers who left bars in a southeastern college town had been drinking. Of these 165 self-identified designated drivers, 35% had a breath alcohol level at or above .02%, including 18% of drivers who had a breath alcohol level that “significantly inhibited driving ability and psychomotor function” (.05% or greater).
According to the authors, “these findings identify the need for consensus across researcher, layperson, and communication campaigns that a [designated driver] must be someone who has abstained from drinking entirely. This is especially important considering that alcohol-related driver impairment, such as divided attention, is further exacerbated by the unsafe actions of drunken passengers (e.g., roughhousing with the driver).”
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According to the authors, “these findings identify the need for consensus across researcher, layperson, and communication campaigns that a [designated driver] must be someone who has abstained from drinking entirely. This is especially important considering that alcohol-related driver impairment, such as divided attention, is further exacerbated by the unsafe actions of drunken passengers (e.g., roughhousing with the driver).”
CESAR FAX provides a weekly, one-page overview of timely substance abuse trends or issues. Read the latest issue for more information.
Visit our website to learn about instant alcohol testing.
For more information about drug testing, visit our website.