3
Some vision impairments that occur when you have been
drinking include:
•Narrowing of your field of vision
•Reduction in your depth perception
•Decreased ability to see in darkness
• Increased sensitivity to glare and a longer time
for your eyes to readjust from the glare
Some mental (brain) impairment can occur when you have
been drinking, including:
•Reduced awareness of danger
•Becoming overly confident and reckless
•Difficulty in making decisions
•Reduction in balance
•Slowed reflexes
•Impaired judgment
How does alcohol affect my driving?
We can’t emphasize enough how dangerous it is for you to
drink and drive. Your vision and your brain are the most impor-
tant factors in driving safely. If you jeopardize either by drinking,
and then you drive, you are likely to be involved in a serious or
fatal collision.
From California Department of Motor Vehicles (http://www.dmv.ca.gov)
To Next Page
Loading...
