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Ignorance of alcohol can cost licences
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• Van and truck drivers all over the country rlsk losing their driving licences because they don't realise how long alcohol stays in their bloodstream, says the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). For instance, alcohol consumed on the previous the day may still be in the bloodstream, depending on how much was drunk and when. This lack of knowledge is putting their own lives, and the lives of other road users, at risk.
That's why RoSPA is running a series of one-day courses for company employees to teach them about the strengths of different types of alcoholic drinks, and how little it takes to exceed the drinkdrive limit.
The courses also address the effect that some prescription drugs and overthe-counter remedies for colds and flu can have on driver behaviour. They can cause drowsiness and affect concentration.
"Companies have a responsibility to ensure that those driving for them are never over the limit when on the road," says Charles Davis, RoSPA's head of driver and fleet solutions. "But many people still do not understand how easy it is to fail a breath test the morning after a few drinks the night before."
A course for up to 12 people can be run at the client company's own premises, and costs £1,000.
• Contact: RoSPA on 0121248 2149.