bobbyshinton 59 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 In the past yes (very distant) the old well it's ok if you only have 3 or 4, then you are under the limit if you have 2. Now, last 10 years or so never. I will drink if I go in a bar, even if I'm driving, so I never go to a bar when driving. I could be done driving the next day, whilst still over the limit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44098 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Nope, never have and I don't plan to. I think people that do should be banned for life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Once I went for a driving lesson....and I had a cup of coffee from Costa. *Ashamed* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Not worth the risk tbh. The bit about avoiding a bar is spot on too. Most people sober would say they would never do it. But if you have a pint another one 'for the road' is tempting. Even if you're just over you get 12 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15346 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Did it once shortly after passing my test, just to a friend's and back after 3 or 4 drinks, and I was so alarmed by how much worse my perception and reaction times were that it put me off ever doing it again. Mind, I haven't driven for about 7 years now anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Once drove home from a do. I was so ashamed in the morning, thinking back to how drunk I'd been. Never done it since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyshinton 59 Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 Did it once shortly after passing my test, just to a friend's and back after 3 or 4 drinks, and I was so alarmed by how much worse my perception and reaction times were that it put me off ever doing it again. Mind, I haven't driven for about 7 years now anyway. 188705[/snapback] Doing time for dd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I reckon driving whilst on drugs is quite a big problem these days too. Difficult to prove too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 (edited) Doing time for dd? 188708[/snapback] Bet those spoilt bastards have golf carts to get them from the XBOX 360 to the pheasant shoot now anyway! Edited August 31, 2006 by ObaGol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15346 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Did it once shortly after passing my test, just to a friend's and back after 3 or 4 drinks, and I was so alarmed by how much worse my perception and reaction times were that it put me off ever doing it again. Mind, I haven't driven for about 7 years now anyway. 188705[/snapback] Doing time for dd? 188708[/snapback] Worse - living in Germany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyshinton 59 Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 Did it once shortly after passing my test, just to a friend's and back after 3 or 4 drinks, and I was so alarmed by how much worse my perception and reaction times were that it put me off ever doing it again. Mind, I haven't driven for about 7 years now anyway. 188705[/snapback] Doing time for dd? 188708[/snapback] Worse - living in Germany 188715[/snapback] No cars in Germany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 21040 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I would never knowingly drink drive. I won't even drink a half and get into a car. Having said that, I have a horrible feeling I may have been over the limit the next day a few times in the past when I had 6 o'clock starts and had been on the piss the night before. I'll never do that again either now though. Infact, I get really paranoid about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyshinton 59 Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 I would never knowingly drink drive. I won't even drink a half and get into a car. Having said that, I have a horrible feeling I may have been over the limit the next day a few times in the past when I had 6 o'clock starts and had been on the piss the night before. I'll never do that again either now though. Infact, I get really paranoid about it. 188720[/snapback] It's a hard one that. I can easy say right away out on the drink car is away. Next day it is hard to predict what you are going to have to do. (work excepted) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I would never knowingly drink drive. I won't even drink a half and get into a car. Having said that, I have a horrible feeling I may have been over the limit the next day a few times in the past when I had 6 o'clock starts and had been on the piss the night before. I'll never do that again either now though. Infact, I get really paranoid about it. 188720[/snapback] Wor lass is very careful about that if she has an early start. Bet loads of people have done it. I very rarely drive now we share a car tbh. I frequently drink though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15346 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Did it once shortly after passing my test, just to a friend's and back after 3 or 4 drinks, and I was so alarmed by how much worse my perception and reaction times were that it put me off ever doing it again. Mind, I haven't driven for about 7 years now anyway. 188705[/snapback] Doing time for dd? 188708[/snapback] Worse - living in Germany 188715[/snapback] No cars in Germany 188718[/snapback] Aye, fantastic public transport though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Aye, fantastic public transport though 188733[/snapback] Is there not always one who smells of piss and margarine there, too though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 99 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I'll have one pint, or a couple o shandies When I go to the game, if Im driving Ill had 2 before the game but nothing at half time. Other than that, no way. Im also wary the next day if Ive been out and have often thought about getting one of them personal breath things, never got around to it and dont know if they are any good. Though, when I used to go clubbing alot from my days in Planet Earth (Walkers) and later Riverside (shindig) the amount of cars outside and the amount of gear you know people were taking was alarming. As Alex says, I see the drug thing as more of a problem almost as it cannot be as easily detected. Wor lass doesnt really drink though, so when we go out now she usually drivers. Result! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Aye, fantastic public transport though 188733[/snapback] Is there not always one who smells of piss and margarine there, too though. 188737[/snapback] Meenzer's never noticed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15346 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Aye, fantastic public transport though 188733[/snapback] Is there not always one who smells of piss and margarine there, too though. 188737[/snapback] Fried potatoes and schnapps, but yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15346 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Aye, fantastic public transport though 188733[/snapback] Is there not always one who smells of piss and margarine there, too though. 188737[/snapback] Meenzer's never noticed it. 188749[/snapback] Says Mr. "Camomile tea smells of piss but I like it anyway" over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Maul 0 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Only usually have one pint if I go to a pub and i'm driving. Only once had more than that and as Meenzer said the difference is noticable. Lucky I wasn't drunk enough to think I could take on the world and I actually realised what a complete arse i'd been and how much it does effect your perceptions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Never deliberately. However, my dad was working in London a few years back and I went down to see him. Ended up having a pretty heavy session and crawling into bed in the early hours. Now I had to get back up here the next day and woke up feeling pretty rough. Had a coffee and a bite to eat and thought I'd be ok. Just before joining the M25 I had to fill up with petrol, so I got out the car, got the nozzle and missed the filler hole by a good two or three inches. That told me I wasn't fit to drive. Hung around the services for a couple of hours sobering up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 It's rife out in the sticks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44098 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 My mate went to a party in Doncaster once and woke up in his own bed in Newcastle, and couldn't remember half the night, never mind driving himself home. What a dickhead! One of those instances where you're best off not having your car keys on you cos he always claimed that he couldn't remember anything about either making the decision to drive home, or actually carrying it out. Amazed he didn't kill himself or anyone else. Although in that situation it's always possible you did and have no recollection of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 2 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Done it a couple of times after a few pints, I felt quite guilty afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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