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Irtnk before attempting to drive, iccording to ttie Council. Under normal circumstances, he driver’s brain constantly ecetves information which helps lim keep his vehicle moving isfely through traffic. Alcoholic beverages hinder this process in many ways. Because he driver’s senses are dulled, the nformatlon his brain receives nay be distorted. His judgment is mpalred and his normal inhibitions are dulled. He cannot think as clearly, quickly, or rationally as he normally does. In addition, alcohol dulls the driver’s awareness of the degree to which he Is impaired. The drunken driver develops a false sense of confidence, endangering himself and everyone bn the road with him. Alcohol is a depressant which acts as an anesthetic on the central nervous system. It is absorbed directly into the blood from the stomach and intestines and carried through to all parts of the body-including the brain. Alcohol first affects the cerebrum, the center of the brain that controls judgment. Reflexes are slowed, coordination is impaired, visual acuity is reduced, bearing is adversely affected, and concentration becomes difficult. Concentration of alcohol in the bloodstream is determined by:
’'‘the amount of alcohol consumed
"‘the length of time since drinking began
'"the length of time since the last drink
*body weight
'"the quantity and kind of food in the stomach at the time of drinking
The system eliminates alcohol through excretion and metabolism, and these processes usually take about one hour per drink. Black coffee, cold showers, and physical exercises may make the drinker more alert, but they do not make him more sober.
Drivers should allow at least one hour per average drink to regain the muscular coordination, visual acuity, and good judgment necessary to operate a motor vehicle.
Again, if we could get the drunken driver off the road, we might eliminate about 28,000 needless deaths each year.
73.6%