IAM repeats motoring advice as more snow is forecasted
The Institute of Advanced Motorists is warning drivers to take the necessary precautions as more snow is on the way. As well as following the motoring tips they provided before Christmas, for example preparing your car for snow/ice and assessing the type of road before you set off, they are also warning drivers about the risks of drinking and driving.
Whilst most people are well-educated about drinking and driving, many people are not aware of the risks of driving the morning after.
If you drink 4 pints of 3 large glasses of wine during a night out it could take as long as 12 hours for the alcohol to leave your system. This means if you stop drinking at say 1am, then you are not going to be safe to drive until after lunchtime the following day.
IAM Chief Examiner,Peter Rodger said,”The current weather combined with alcohol and driving is a potent recipe for a cocktail of problems. The additional challenges of driving on snow and ice make the normal messages about not drinking and driving all the more important this New Year. The morning after effect has the potential to catch out many shoppers as well as those returning home after an extended break”.
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