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How is drinking alcohol likely to affect your driving?

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You'll have faster reactions

You'll become colour-blind

You'll feel more confident

You'll be able to concentrate better

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Alcohol can increase confidence to a point where a driver's behaviour might become 'out of character': someone who normally behaves sensibly suddenly takes risks and enjoys it. Never let yourself or your friends get into this situation.

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Rule 95Highway Code rule · Alcohol can create false confidence, impair concentration and remain after a night’s sleep; the safe offered choice is not to drink before driving or to use other transport.

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