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The dangers of drinking and driving Any amount of alcohol in your bloodstream can affect your driving ability. The effects of alcohol vary greatly, putting you, your passengers and other drivers at risk. Safe driving requires concentration, making good judgements, and reacting quickly to situations, and alcohol hinders all of these skills. Slow reaction time Alcohol slows your reaction times, affecting your response to different situations. Lack of coordination Heavy drinking affects your motor skills like eye, hand and foot coordination – all essential for safe driving. Some tell-tale signs of reduced coordination include trouble walking, swaying, and an inability to stand upright. Reduced concentration Alcohol, no matter the amount, can influence your concentration. Many things require your undivided concentration when driving, like staying in your lane, your speed, other cars on the road and traffic signals. Decreased vision Excessive alcohol consumption can negatively affect your vision, often causing blurred vision or an inability to control your eye movement. Impaired vision affects how you judge the distance between your car and other vehicles on the road. Inhibited judgement Your brain controls how you judge certain circumstances. When operating a motorised vehicle, your judgement skills play an important role in how you make decisions. For instance, you need to foresee potential problems and make clear decisions if another vehicle cuts you off. 01 02 03 04 05 Need emergency medical assistance? Call Netcare 911 on 082 911 or download the Netcare app Download on the Get it on Explore it on