Truth: The law says that in order for the average person to stay under the illegal BAC level when driving they can only consume one drink per hour. Even consuming one drink per hour may cause your BAC level to exceed .08, depending on your body type and how often you consume alcohol.

Myth: If the government lowers the legal BAC level then this will lead to less people drinking and driving.

Truth: It doesn’t matter what the illegal BAC level is; there will still be people that drink and drive. It has been calculated, in most DUI arrests the person is far beyond the legal BAC anyways. There are rarely people that drink and keep their BAC level in mind.

The most important lesson to be learned from some of the myths I have featured is that do not drink if you are going to drive.  Plain and simple.  If you are going out with friends and you plan to consume an abundant amount of alcohol, you need to make certain that you get a designated driver.  Getting behind the wheel is a big responsibility that should not be taken for granted no matter what day and age.  Think of the innocent lives that we have lost because of the sheer recklessness.  Think about your own life and the hurt that your family will be put through if they lose you.  Think about your future.