Individuals who are intoxicated are at a greater risk of being involved in a car accident than those who are not. Understanding the effects of alcohol on your physical abilities and when you are considered legally intoxicated is important for all New Jersey motorists. Alcohol affects your ability to react to situations on the roadway by altering your ability to think quickly and react appropriately. In some cases, alcohol can also impair your ability to see, follow moving objects, comprehend events, and concentrate or focus. If you have had a few drinks, your body coordination and hand-eye coordination could become compromised.
One drink of approximately 0.6 ounces of alcohol will not necessarily affect your ability to drive, but it will stay in your system for hours. If you choose to have another drink, you may already be over the legal limit. For most people, having more than two drinks will increase their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over .08 percent, which is the legally limit [...]
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