ALCOHOL FACTS

Alcohol is a depressant drug that affects most areas of the brain !!!!

HOW DOES ALCOHOL AFFECT YOUR DRIVING?

You don't have to be drunk to be affected by alcohol.

no one drives as well as usual after drinking alcohol, even though some people may look and actr as though they are unaffected. You can't compensate for the effect of alcohol on your brain.

ALCOHOL :

1. Reduce you ability to judge how fast you are moving or your

distance from the cars, people, or objects.

2. Gives you false confidence. you may take greater risks because you

think your driving is better than it really is.

3. Makes it harder to do more than one thing at time. while you

concentrate on steering, you could miss seeing a red light, cars

entering from side streets or pedestrians.

4. Makes you feel sleepy or fatigued.

SAFETY TIPS :

1. Share a taxi with friends

2. Catch public transport

3. Ride with a driver who hasn't been drinking or taking drugs

4. Arrange for a friend or relative to give you a lift