1997 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 167

Since alcoholis carried in body water, this means that a woman generallywiU reach a higher BAC level than a has man of her same body weight when each the same number of drinks. The law in many U.S. states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent. In a growing number U.S. states, and of 0.08 throughout Canada, the limit is percent. In some other countries, it's even lower. The BAC limit for all commercial driversin the United States is 0.04 percent. The BAC will be over percent after three to six 0.10 it drinks (in one hour). course, as we've seen, Of depends on how much alcohol in the drinks, and how is drinks them. quickly the person But the ability to drive affected well below a BAC is of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired a BAC approaching at 0.05 percent, and that effects are worse at night. All the It's the amountof alcohol that counts. For example, if drivers are impairedat BAC levels above0.05 percent. the same person drank three double martinis ounces (3 of n Statistics show that the chance being i a collision or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person's increases sharplyfor drivers who havea BAC of 0.12 BAC would be close to percent. A person who of consumes foodjust before or during drinking will have a 0.05 percent or above. A driver with a BAC level 0.06 percent has doubled his or her chancehaving a of somewhat lower BAC level. collision. At a BAC of 0.10 percent, the chance of level There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have this driver havinga collision is 12 times greater; at a a lower relative percentage body water than men. of level of 0.15 percent, the chanceis 25 times greater! 1 4-4