Alcohol
affects individuals differently. Your blood alcohol
level may be affected by your age, gender, physical
condition, amount of food consumed and any drugs or
medication. In addition, different drinks may
contain different amounts of alcohol, so it's
important to know how much and the concentration of
alcohol you consume.
For purposes of this guide,
"one drink" is equal to 1.25 oz. of 80 proof
liquor, 12 oz. of regular beer, or 5 oz. of table
wine.
A woman drinking an equal
amount of alcohol in the same period of time as a
man of an equivalent weight may have a higher blood
alcohol level than that man. Therefore, women
should refer to the female "Know Your Limits"
chart.
Some states have set .08%
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) as the legal
limit for Driving Under the Influence. For
commercial drivers, a BAC of .04% can result in a
DUI conviction nationwide.
