1996 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 164

Since alcohol is carried in body water,this means that a woman generally willreach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight wheneach has the same number ofdrinks. The law in many U.S. states sets thelegal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent. In a growing number of U.S. states, and throughout Canada, the limit is 0.08 percent. In some other countries, it's even lower. The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0.04 percent. The BAC will be over 0.10 percent after three to six drinks (in one hour). Of course, as we've seen, it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks, and how quickly the person drinks them. But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows thatthe driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All It's the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if drivers are impaired at BAC levelsabove 0.05 percent. the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces Statistics show that thechance of being in a collision or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person's increases sharply for drivers who have aBAC of BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes foodjust before or during drinking will have a 0.05 percent or above. A driver with aBAC level of 0.06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a somewhat lower BAC level. collision. At a BAC level of 0.10 percent, the chanceof There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have this driver having a collision is 12 times greater; at a a lower relative percentage of body water than men. level of 0.15 percent, the chance is25 times greater! 4-3