Half of drinkers can’t tell when they’ve reached the drunk driving limit

CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom (StudyFinds.org) — People who drink often know when the alcohol starts to “go to their heads” and they need to stop. However, drunk driving laws set the bar for intoxication much lower than that. Now, a new study finds half of drinkers can’t tell when they’ve reached the limit to legally drive after consuming alcohol.

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My general rule of thumb after I decided to cool my heels in my late 20s was exactly one drink. That pretty much insured that I wouldn't get pulled over even for suspicion, and everybody knows the less interaction you have with any cop for any reason is a good thing.

Now, even though I rarely drink any more, I won't have even a single drink outside of my home or if I may have someplace to go. The reason for that is simple: I won't step outside of my house without a gun on my hip and the acceptable BAC for somebody in Tennessee with a firearm in their possession is zero.