EFFECT OF ALCOHOL
An interesting test to determine the effect •of alcohol on an experienced motor driver was recently carried out in England. The “victim” was a young volunteer and experienced driver who, although fond of whisky, did not indulge heavily. Before the first test the man had no drink, and when the stop sign was flashed on the screen he braked in 0.7 sec , representing Jl icct travelled before stop was effected. \t a second attempt 0.5 sec. was registered, equal to 22 feet. Following a drink of whisky by the driver the test continued and O.K sec. was registered, equivalent to 35 feet. This time was repeated after two more whiskies, but following the fourth, three tests gave 0.9 sec.. 2.4 sec. and l. sec., equalling 39.5 feet. 106 feet, and 61.5 feet respectively. All the tests were made at speeds around 30 m. A medical examination was made after each test, and the man’s pulse rose from 76 to 100. After the fourth drink the doctor pronounced the man to be unfit to be in charge of a motor vehicle.—F'rom “Sun and Star,” 11/1/47.
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White Ribbon, Volume 19, Issue 2, 1 March 1947, Page 9
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