https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 15 May 2026 07:44:23 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-drinking-limit-when-driving/page/2#post-1714274 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 17:27:59 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1714274@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband can drink all night and be perfectly fine driving. If I have 3 or 4 of anything I should not drive. Either way neither of us would pass a sobriety test. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-drinking-limit-when-driving#post-1714122 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 14:35:17 +0000 pastemoo 1714122@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hummusgirl: I will have one if we will be there more than 2 hours. For a baseball game, we get there early, I will have 1 an hour before the game, and split one with my husband. So 1.5 and then drive 4 hours later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-drinking-limit-when-driving#post-1714093 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 14:11:54 +0000 mrbee 1714093@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I'm driving, I'll have zero drinks... it's just easier for me to have none, versus having some and figuring out where the line is! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-drinking-limit-when-driving#post-1714085 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 14:00:54 +0000 Silva 1714085@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: yeah, I once had three beers within 90 minutes, and then used a friends breathalyzer about 30 mins later and was still under the limit. </p> <p>Honestly, I generally go by how I feel. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-drinking-limit-when-driving#post-1713985 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 12:04:06 +0000 pinkcupcake 1713985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I rarely drink so even one glass of wine will make me feel tipsy at times, so if I've had any alcohol, I don't drive. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-drinking-limit-when-driving#post-1713966 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 11:41:01 +0000 Mae 1713966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Usually 1-2 drinks. 2 only if I'm there for a while. I never really drink more than 2 drinks anyways though. And if I'm with my husband I have him drive if I've been drinking at all (he doesn't drink). </p> <p>My friend has a portable breathalyzer thing and I tried it out once when we were out and was surprised how much it took for me to be over the limit. I think I have a pretty low tolerance so I definitely felt too drunk to drive before I was over the limit (but I drink infrequently so that is not shocking). So I generally feel like if I feel okay to drive then I'm certainly under the limit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-drinking-limit-when-driving#post-1713927 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 11:01:42 +0000 Modern Daisy 1713927@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in your same exact situation! Currently in NYC planning a move to PA and wondering this same thing. We have been spoiled here being able to indulge in boozy nights anytime we want and go to happy hour not worrying about driving home. </p> <p>When we move i plan to buy us breathalyzers to keep in our cars so at least at first we can use them to get a sense of how much is a safe amount to drink. Also, I will make sure to research cab companies (they do exist!) and keep their cards in my wallet. Normally though when I am the DD I nurse a glass of wine all night or completely refrain depending on how long we will be out and how much I am eating. Either way there will be a lot less drinking (out) once we leave this city! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-drinking-limit-when-driving#post-1713870 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 09:49:07 +0000 pui 1713870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We keep breathalyzers in our cars, so we don't have to make that call. It takes all the guess work and risk out of it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-drinking-limit-when-driving#post-1713837 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 09:03:08 +0000 bushelandapeck 1713837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would be comfortable with one drink, if I was also eating a meal. Having DS had definitely lowered my tolerance. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-drinking-limit-when-driving#post-1713835 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 09:00:07 +0000 californiadreams 1713835@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i would have one to two max, depending on how long i am out. </p> <p>I remember hearing the one drink per hour rule when i was younger, but i would never, for example, have 5 drinks in 5 hours and then drive home!! I think you have to be reasonable with and take that with a grain of salt. And even if i have just one drink, i would wait more than an hour before driving. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-drinking-limit-when-driving#post-1713828 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 08:56:06 +0000 MrsKRB 1713828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>0. I get really, really nervous. Very rarely I will have 1 low alcohol beer and wait awhile and drive, but I'm totally scared. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-drinking-limit-when-driving#post-1713787 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 08:11:07 +0000 autumnlove 1713787@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-drinking-limit-when-driving#post-1713778 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 07:58:28 +0000 Cole 1713778@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My rule is 1 drink if I am driving, maybe two if we will be there 4 hours or more. My husband will go by one per hour, always with food and last one finished an hour before leaving (so one per hour minus one.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-drinking-limit-when-driving#post-1713777 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 07:56:22 +0000 bisous 1713777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One with dinner for me...or if we are out for the night and I am DD, I may have two earlier in the night (beer only!). If I know I will be around for at least three hours, I know that's enough time for it to leave my system. I think it's just about getting to know how you feel after one or two. If I can feel it at all, I will not drive. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-drinking-limit-when-driving#post-1713771 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 07:46:44 +0000 charmed 1713771@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually go by 1 drink/hour if I'm driving. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-drinking-limit-when-driving#post-1713758 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 07:36:58 +0000 meredithNYC 1713758@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My limit is 1-2 drinks, depending on the drink, the amount of time we're out and how much I have eaten. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-drinking-limit-when-driving#post-1713740 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 07:18:09 +0000 matador84 1713740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hummusgirl: loveeeee Austin! Both are good options so one never has to drink and drive! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-drinking-limit-when-driving#post-1713732 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 06:56:18 +0000 namaste 1713732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Uber just came to our city so I'm excited about the future possibilities. Drunk driving is common here and it makes me super uncomfortable when we're out late. I only have one drink if we're driving and DH rarely drinks. He's a lightweight so if he's drinking, I won't. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-drinking-limit-when-driving#post-1713695 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 06:18:42 +0000 hummusgirl 1713695@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks all! This is helpful. </p> <p>@matador84: Austin :-) Uber's a good idea, and I just found something called "Tipsy Taxi" where they'll drive you home in your own car. I'd much rather pay and not have to worry about this at all. </p> <p>@birdofafeather: So true about drowsy driving - I think it is just as dangerous. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-drinking-limit-when-driving#post-1713690 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 06:15:36 +0000 cmomma17 1713690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: same. I don't drink at all,if I'm going to drive. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-drinking-limit-when-driving#post-1713684 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 06:08:12 +0000 Bookish 1713684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One. I live in TX, in a college town, and far too many people around here drive drunk. I want to be as sober as possible around here </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-drinking-limit-when-driving#post-1713683 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 06:07:12 +0000 Mrs. Confetti 1713683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are in chicago so I rarely deal with this too. But I am such a drinking lightweight (since I rarely drink) that I never really feel comfortable driving if I have had anything at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-drinking-limit-when-driving#post-1713680 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 06:04:22 +0000 Smurfette 1713680@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Usually 2 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-drinking-limit-when-driving#post-1713612 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 02:27:52 +0000 Mrs tartan 1713612@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1 max if I'm somewhere for 4 hours or less. If I'd been 8 hours somewhere then I'd have 2 through the day.<br /> My DH is a policeman so keeps me right with the legalities of how much is ok or he wouldn't get in the car! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-drinking-limit-when-driving#post-1713483 Fri, 20 Jun 2014 22:14:45 +0000 birdofafeather 1713483@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1-2 drinks max. but honestly, after going out a couple months ago, my drinks weren't the issue, but my tiredness was. i was slapping my face to keep myself awake because it was 2 am and i NEVER stay up that late these days. that felt more dangerous to me and i felt terrible afterward. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-drinking-limit-when-driving#post-1713470 Fri, 20 Jun 2014 22:03:39 +0000 genarator 1713470@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lots of factors but mainly 1-2. DH was pulled over on Saturday and had to take a sobriety test. He passed but he said his entire career flashed before his eyes and he's never been so scared in his life. For the record he was pulled over b/c registration was up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-drinking-limit-when-driving#post-1713457 Fri, 20 Jun 2014 21:44:55 +0000 yellowbird 1713457@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Zero. I won't drive if I've had any drinks at all. Not worth the risk to me because I'm a super lightweight. I feel buzzed after 1 drink! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-drinking-limit-when-driving#post-1713448 Fri, 20 Jun 2014 21:36:26 +0000 DillonLion 1713448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just don't drink when we're out. I'm so paranoid about DUIs. They are expensive life ruiners, and cops in Texas are always on the hunt. Plus, with so many drunk drivers on the road, I want all my faculties when I'm behind the wheel. The risks just aren't worth it to me at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-drinking-limit-when-driving#post-1713447 Fri, 20 Jun 2014 21:34:57 +0000 Synchronicity 1713447@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Two drinks max (and I'm talking beer, cider or a cooler... nothing hard!), usually over a couple of hours. Not worth the risk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-drinking-limit-when-driving#post-1713439 Fri, 20 Jun 2014 21:28:42 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1713439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Usually just one drink, WITH food and finished at least an hour before leaving. </p>