Driving With A Hangover Can Be Dangerous, Too

By this time, we all know that drinking and driving is both dangerous and illegal. But did you know that drinking the day after overindulging may also increase your chances of a car accident? While driving with a hangover is not against the law, a study has found that the effects of a hangover could well damage your ability to drive safely.

In the study, which was conducted by Brunel University, sober but hungover drivers made their way through a five-mile closed course while researchers observed their driving skills. The results were shocking: drivers with hangovers were more likely to speed, more likely to leave their lane, and more likely to run red lights. All in all, they committed twice as many traffic violations.

Why do drivers with hangovers perform so badly behind the wheel despite their blood alcohol level of zero? Researchers believe that drivers are suffering from common issues associated with hangovers, including light and sound sensitivity, nausea, stomach problems, headaches, sleep deprivation, mood disturbances, trouble concentrating, and dehydration. These problems can lead to distracted driving, driving in a daze, and rushing to get to your destination.

What can you do to prevent becoming involved in a car accident while driving with a hangover? The easiest solution is, of course, not to drink too much the night before driving and not to drive if you do become hungover.




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