Simple poll. Each drink is equivalent to a standard 12oz beer, 1oz shot, etc. Edit: The estimate typically used is 1 drink = 0.02 BAC. Legal limit = .08.
This is clearly dependent on the individual as gender, weight and other issues vary by individual. There is and has been a clear standard blood alcohol limit. If you're asking me how many drinks it takes me personally to approximate that 0.8 limit? Certainly a drink with dinner and I am ok driving. Two drinks with dinner and I feel fine but know better. If the wife is with me let her drive. If not, judge based on how I feel. More than 2 drinks with dinner is a no go.
0.8 is the legal limit, but that doesn't necessarily mean safe. I'm curious to what your personal limit is. Some people are zero tolerence, some will have a drink, but not risk getting close to .08, others will flirt with 0.8, and others still will just risk it. Edit: I realize you answered my intended question with 2, but want to clarify for others.
I feel comfortable driving with up to 3 drinks. If I have more than that I will just wait it out, get some food, walk around, etc
Usually if I know I'm over the limit I won't drive. However if I'm feeling bold 4 beers would make me uneasy to operate a motor vehicle.
and not all beers are the same, either. I think the standard calculation is based on a 4.2% alcohol content beer...maybe even less -- probably whatever Miller is.
I think i can drink 2 and still feel comfortable. Never been any dangerous driving situations after having more than 1 before, so it's hard to really know.
If I am driving I usually only drink one drink. I really don't like risking at all even though I am sure I can drink two more and be okay. Better safe than sorry I suppose is my mentality.
None. If you really can't go without drink when you're driving then you need to go see a doctor for your addiction.
