WE’VE ALL BEEN THERE: the designated driver, wondering if it’s safe to have a cheeky pint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The consequences of drinking and driving can be disastrous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But what about the morning after a long night out – are you safe to drive after a nap?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government imposes strict drink-drive limits in order to prevent drink-driving deaths, which are estimated to number 7,800 in the UK each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Continue reading to find out if your drinking habits are safe…<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How long does alcohol last in your body?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Dr. Paul Wallace, Chief Medical Adviser for Drinkaware, “the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream is determined by three factors.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alcohol leaves your body at about one unit per hour, but this varies from person to person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Size, gender, liver condition, metabolism, stress level, and amount of food consumed can all influence how quickly or slowly your body processes alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can I sleep off the alcohol?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people believe that the effects of alcohol wear off while sleeping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, sleep has no effect on the rate at which alcohol leaves your bloodstream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the Institute of Advanced Motoring, people don’t realize that just because they’ve slept doesn’t mean they’re no longer affected by alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the article, “many drivers who would not consider driving after a night in”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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