Would this put me over the drink/drive limit?

[Dave7]

I have tried googling but it's very confusing.
Situation.
No alcohol in my system.
Lunchtime.
Proposal is to drink 1/2 pint of 5% lager plus a double standard strength whisky.
A small portion of chips to go with it.
Please don't tell me it's not worth the risk..........I want to know if it can be calculated.
Thanks.

 

[classic33]

Drink Drive Calculator

 

[Drago]

It's impossible to say. There are so many physiological variables to consider no one can make a vaguely accurate guess.

From my experience of nicking drink drivers and hearing that which they "claimed" to have been drinking I wouldn't be surprised if it did put you on the naughty step.

 

[Chromatic]

I wouldn't have thought it could be calculated, too many other unknown variables to be considered, but I would have thought you'd be alright.

 

[neilrichardson55]

to be honest the double will put you straight over, but there is time u loss 1/2 unit per hour and food will speed that up the 5% is touch and go if its a pint and of cause your body too. i will drink a pint of something with a meal. might be worth getting a key ring alcohol checker.

 

[screenman]

If in doubt leave it out, I have an alcohol tester and I can say that would push me over the top.

 

[Dave7]

Drink Drive Calculator

That tells me to wait 4 hours before driving.... that's enough for me to know.

 

[Dave7]

If in doubt leave it out, I have an alcohol tester and I can say that would push me over the top.

I agree with you there.

 

[Drago]

I don't drink at all now, but when I did I have firm rule, 12 hours from bottle to throttle (minor drinking), or 24 (anything more than a couple of pints.)

I'd delivered too many Death-O-Grams to want my family to receive one.

 

[tom73]

Too many variables it's not a hard and fast rule. My dad had a simple rule he never had a drink if he was driving or was driving later. Something which I too follow. Drago is right too often it ends badly. You'd be amazed how many people say they've only had one but once at the station go way off the scale.

 

[Electric_Andy]

In answer to your question, it cannot be calculated unless you do a blood alcohol test. I wouldn't trust one of those DIY breathaliser kits either.

 

[screenman]

In answer to your question, it cannot be calculated unless you do a blood alcohol test. I wouldn't trust one of those DIY breathaliser kits either.

Although I own one I would not trust it either.

 

[PeteXXX]

The confusion over how much, or how little, can be inbibed before being 'over the limit' is the best argument for the zero tolerance approach.

 

[presta]

The confusion over how much, or how little, can be inbibed before being 'over the limit' is the best argument for the zero tolerance approach.

Swapping 'how much' for 'how long do I wait' doesn't do anything to get rid of the confusion.

 

[stephec]

I have tried googling but it's very confusing.
Situation.
No alcohol in my system.
Lunchtime.
Proposal is to drink 1/2 pint of 5% lager plus a double standard strength whisky.
A small portion of chips to go with it.
Please don't tell me it's not worth the risk..........I want to know if it can be calculated.
Thanks.

If you're a bit nervous and unsure then just before you leave the pub smash a few large brandies down to settle your nerves.