Myths and Facts About Using Breathalyzers
There many myths and facts about using
breathalyzers in existence. There are several “beliefs” out there
regarding different actions that you can supposedly take to deter the
results of a Breathalyzer test. The truth is that many of these
“beliefs” are myths and very few are actual, proven facts. So
what are myths and what are the facts?
Belief No.1: Sucking on a coin can
alter results
Sorry to break it to you
but this is actually a myth. Breathalyzers shine an infrared light
into your mouth and draw a blood alcohol level based on the intensity
in the drop of the light. Sucking, licking or even attempting to chew
a coin or indeed any metal cannot alter its effectiveness in doing
so.
Belief No.2: Eating &
drinking before driving will lower blood alcohol levels
There is a common belief
that if you drink coffee and eat some greasy food before driving,
your blood alcohol level will decrease. However, unfortunately, this
too is a big fat lie. Fill your stomach with as much food and drink
as you desire, but filling your belly will not reduce your blood
alcohol level. If you were over the legal limit before your meal, you
will still be over it afterwards. Eating and drinking will not affect
the drop in the intensity of the infrared light in a breathalyzer
test.
Belief No.3: Holding
your breath can alter your blood alcohol levels
Some people believe that
if you hold your breath for a sustained period, you can alter the
results of a Breathalyzer test. This belief is actually fact, however
it alters the results in a negative way. According to studies, if you
hold your breath for a sustained period before taking a breathalyzer
test, your blood alcohol level reading will actually increase! So,
that’s probably not a wise tactic to try out.
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