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Is it possible to have an accident while driving under the maximum permitted blood alcohol limits?

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Yes, since impairments in driving ability can be observed

Yes. Alcohol can impair attention, coordination and risk assessment even below the driver’s applicable legal limit. Being below that limit does not guarantee safe driving. Limits vary by case, and under-18 drivers have a zero limit. Not drinking if driving avoids adding alcohol-related risk, though other traffic risks still exist.

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  • Yes, since impairments in driving ability can be observed

  • It is less likely to have an accident than if no alcohol has been drunk

  • It is impossible to have an accident if less alcohol has been consumed than is legally permitted

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