On 29-3-2009 7:42, Jim Henderson wrote:

> I've only once, for example, been so drunk that I couldn't remember what 
> had happened (the time I got home and wasn't sure); but the memory did 
> return after a few days (and let's just say I was damned lucky).  So I 
> know my tolerance and I don't get anywhere near it now.

Long before you notice anything yourself your reaction time already goes 
up. You still feel the same and as long as nothing unexpected happens 
you are just as able to drive as always. One of the reasons why the 
alcohol limit is so low that most people think they could drink at least 
three more beer before they their driving is even minutely impaired is 
because of that. I.e. that people are unable to objectively look at 
themselves after consuming alcohol. Possibly because all the internal 
things you normally use to evaluate how well you are performing are 
slowed down by the same amount.

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