Comments on: Traveling Responsibly Part Two: If You Plan to Drive, Beware of Taking Your Drinking Habits with You http://www.healthytravelblog.com/2009/09/22/traveling-responsibly-part-two-if-you-plan-to-drive-beware-of-taking-your-drinking-habits-with-you/ HTH Worldwide Healthy Travel Blog Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:04:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Maya http://www.healthytravelblog.com/2009/09/22/traveling-responsibly-part-two-if-you-plan-to-drive-beware-of-taking-your-drinking-habits-with-you/comment-page-1/#comment-416 Maya Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:04:37 +0000 http://www.healthytravelblog.com/?p=1380#comment-416 When I lived in Australia, they cracked down big time on this (so I'm surprised to see it up there at 30% on the chart). I did not have a car, but knew several who literally got the equivalent of America's DUI because they had ANY alcohol in their blood. It didn't matter what the amount was - it just wasn't tolerated to have even a drink and drive. Similarly, my friend from London was appalled that people here will drink anything and get in the car at all. Though quite known for good times at the pub, she said her group always picks a designated driver and that person does not drink at all. Luckily, many big foreign cities (such as London) have excellent public transportation systems and you often do not have to drive. When I lived in Australia, they cracked down big time on this (so I’m surprised to see it up there at 30% on the chart). I did not have a car, but knew several who literally got the equivalent of America’s DUI because they had ANY alcohol in their blood. It didn’t matter what the amount was – it just wasn’t tolerated to have even a drink and drive. Similarly, my friend from London was appalled that people here will drink anything and get in the car at all. Though quite known for good times at the pub, she said her group always picks a designated driver and that person does not drink at all.

Luckily, many big foreign cities (such as London) have excellent public transportation systems and you often do not have to drive.

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