Is it safe to drive after drinking modest amounts of alcohol?

That depends. Just a drink or two can make someone less responsive in an accident. Alcohol affects a driver’s coordination, reaction time, and vision (particularly at night).  Long before any outward signs of impairment are obvious, the driver’s judgment, emotions, and confidence are adversely effected.  Even at a BAC as low as .02 percent, driving ability is affected and the likelihood of having an accident increases. The probability of crashing increases significantly at .05 percent BAC and climbs rapidly after .08 percent BAC.

When do most DUIs occur?

Most DUIs occur at night (9 p.m. to 6 a.m.). In 2004, 30 percent of all fatal crashes during the week were alcohol related, compared to 51 percent on weekends. For all crashes,  alcohol was involved in 5 percent during the week and 12 percent during the weekend.

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