Even One Glass of Vodka can Steer Old People Off Road

Even one glass of vodka or wine may hit you hard enough to make you a dangerous driver if you are aged 55 or older.

Researchers from the University of Florida tested how alcohol affects the driving skills of two age groups - 36 people aged between 25-35 and 36 people aged between 55-70.

High Death Rate in Russian Men Tied to Vodka Consumption
Researchers have now highlighted the near-immediate and life-extending benefits of cutting down on alcohol consumption, and blame vodka as a key contributor to the high death rate of Russian men

They found that although neither age groups imbibed enough alcohol to put them over the legal driving limit, just one drink can affect the driving abilities of older drivers.

"Earlier studies looked at how alcohol affects the driving in younger adults but no one has ever looked at the combination of ageing drivers and alcohol," said Sara Jo Nixon, a professor in the department of psychiatry and psychology at the University of Florida, US.

Researchers assessed the older drivers' ability to stay in the centre of their lane and maintain a constant speed. They also looked at how rapidly they adjusted their steering wheel.

Vodka Linked to High Risk of Premature Death Among Young Russian Men
One of the first things that comes to mind when one thinks about Russia is vodka.

For the older drivers, the small, legal levels of intoxication did affect their driving, said the study published in the journal Psychopharmacology.

Source-IANS

Find Out What Tobacco and Menthol Vodkas Taste Like
Yes, tobacco vodka does exist. Once the team over at Foodbeast discovered this, Huffington Post took the next logical step to see what it really taste likes.

Anti-Gay Laws in Russia See Protesters Dump Vodka Down the Drains in New York
Russia’s controversial legislation that is seen by many as anti-gay has triggered protests in New York.