The effects of moderate alcohol concentrations on driving and cognitive performance during ascending and descending blood alcohol concentrations

ConclusionsParticipants’ estimates of their level of intoxication were poorly related to their actual BAC levels (and hence degree of impairment), and various aspects of driving and cognitive performance worsened during descending BACs. This indicates that drivers are not good at judging their fitness to drive after drinking only moderate amounts of alcohol and suggests an important focus for public education regarding alcohol and driving. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Source: Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Research Article Source Type: research