Even low blood-alcohol levels increase severity of accidents, research showsRSS Feed

Blood-alcohol levels have been directly linked to the incidence of incapacitating injury and death in a new study, with brain and spinal injury no doubt playing a role.

According to research published in journal Addiction, blood-alcohol levels well below the US driving limit are associated with injury and death.

Motoring accidents were found to be 36.6 per cent more severe even when alcohol was barely detectable in the blood of the driver.

Study leader David Phillips commented: "Compared with sober drivers, buzzed drivers are more likely to speed, more likely to be improperly seat-belted and more likely to drive the striking vehicle, all of which are associated with greater severity."

This follows a statement from Emily Moxon, of road safety charity Brake, who emphasised that motorists must give their "full attention" to the road ahead.

She continued that driving is one of the most dangerous things people do on a regular basis.

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Posted by Matthew Heap
 

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