For those that aren’t already aware, Florida’s blood alcohol content (BAC) limit is .08. Many drivers may not be aware what it takes to reach that limit. While factors such as gender and weight do play a role, there is much more to it than that.
How strong your drink is. Let’s say you and your friend decided to toast with a twelve-ounce beer. You should be okay to get behind the wheel, right? Incorrect. Your friend decided to chug down a “light” beer with about 4.2% of alcohol while your drink consisted of about 15%. In this scenario, your friend should probably be the designated driver.
What you eat. We all know that consuming alcohol on an empty stomach is not a good idea, but have you ever wondered why? The food you consume helps with slowing down the rate at which the alcohol is absorbed into your blood. Hence, your odds of becoming inebriated or drunk are reduced.
How much time you spend drinking. While you’re busy consuming alcohol, your body is simultaneously absorbing it and eliminating it. Thus, if you pace your drinking over a longer period of time, your body is better equipped to eliminate the alcohol as it’s being absorbed, which can help with keeping your BAC levels in check.
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