We
all know that drinking and driving is a big no-no, both legally and morally, but sometimes it's hard to tell when you've
had too much booze to get behind the wheel (probably because you're so drunk). That's where the
personal breathalyzer comes in, and thankfully UK retailer
Boys Stuff knows that most people interested in such products probably spend all of their money on hooch and can't
afford one of the nicer models, so they're offering a "budget-conscious" alternative with excellent
portability but questionable accuracy ("The place and method of operation may affect the test's result by up to
5%," claim the Boys). The Breath Test Pen indicates your sobriety level by flashing the normally-green LED red
after an alcohol-filled puff, letting you know that it's time to "stop" and call a cab (and not to
"stop" worrying and get in the car), and is presumably set at the .08 blood-alcohol level threshold common to
both the US and the UK. If you're still not convinced that this $35 device is for you, we'll throw in a UV sunburn
tester at no extra charge (we're not joking, it really does that- apparently drinking and tanning is more dangerous
than we thought).
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posted February 17th 2006 10:30PM
A quick search turned up the Alcohawk Micro (google it) that goes for about $50. It will actually tell you what your BAC is (up to .12).
Of course, that's enough for someone to tell if they can or can't drive...but for drinking competitions, the Alcohawk Precision looks like the best bet. It's more precise, goes up to .40, and costs around $80. Fun stuff.
Hey, give me back my name!
No chance
I don't understand what is so difficult. If I'm planning on drinking *at all*, I make arrangements to not drive. It just isn't worth it.
I guess that's too big an inconvenience for some people.
It's a test to see if you are drunk... not to see if you are an alcoholic...
Hmmm, this could be really useful...
Poster number 4
Very pious of you to say so mate, what about the morning after? Lots of people are concerned with that.
But I do agree with you regarding drinking and driving during the same evening.
Testing. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.
Hello ! Guys,
Never use alcohol.
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