Is alcohol one of the main causes of traffic accidents?
A)No, when the driver is experienced and drinks regularly.
B)Only in people who are not used to drinking.
C)Yes.Correct
One of the main factors or causes that impair the driver's psychophysical condition is alcohol consumption. 37% of drivers killed in traffic accidents had consumed alcohol.
The maximum permitted blood alcohol levels are:
- 0.15 milligrams per litre of exhaled air or 0.30 grams per litre of blood for novice drivers (first 2 years of holding the licence) or professional drivers.
- 0.25 milligrams per litre of exhaled air or 0.50 grams per litre of blood for drivers in general (including cyclists).
The only safe level is 0.0.