1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 151

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