{"id":1577758,"date":"2019-12-04T17:11:03","date_gmt":"2019-12-04T22:11:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/?p=1577758"},"modified":"2020-04-09T14:33:45","modified_gmt":"2020-04-09T18:33:45","slug":"holiday-driving-tips-to-stay-safe-and-still-celebrate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/holiday-driving-tips-to-stay-safe-and-still-celebrate\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Driving: Tips to Stay Safe and Still Celebrate"},"content":{"rendered":"

For many people, the holidays are filled with parties and get togethers.\u00a0 \u2018Tis the season to be jolly, right? Most pre-holiday and New Year\u2019s Eve parties include having a drink or two and sometimes more, if we are being honest. \u00a0We all know that drinking and driving can lead to accidents on the road. Impaired driving is the leading criminal cause of death and injury in Canada*. In 2018, Statistics Canada reported that impaired driving makes up 10.1% of court cases, all which are completely preventable. \u00a0Interestingly enough, Quebec and Ontario have the lowest impaired driving rate in Canada.<\/p>\n

If we all plan ahead, we can help put an end to road accidents due to impaired driving. Along with \u00a0La Brasserie Labatt<\/a>, we are sharing out tips to keep you safe while you are celebrating this holiday season.\u00a0 Here are some tips to help you safely plan to attend or host a holiday party.<\/p>\n

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Photo: Roberto Nickson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Eat Before You Drink<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you drink on an empty stomach, it is absorbed more quickly into the bloodstream.\u00a0 This can intensify intoxication impacting your coordination and ability to think clearly.\u00a0 Eat at least one hour before you consume alcohol.\u00a0 Your best bet is to have a protein-rich snack.\u00a0 A hard-boiled egg is portable enough for you to eat at your desk or on the go.\u00a0 A snack<\/a> will help slow the emptying of your stomach and delay alcohol absorption<\/p>\n

If Your Are Driving, Enjoy an Alcohol Free Beverage<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A holiday party let\u2019s you catch up with family, friends and even colleagues.\u00a0 Alcohol is a complement to a party, but the real purpose is connecting with people.\u00a0 You can enjoy a wide variety of alcohol-free beverages at a party.\u00a0 If you are hosting the party, have soft drinks and water and plenty of snacks on hand.\u00a0 There are also non-alcoholic beers offered by Labatt like Budweiser Cuv\u00e9e Prohibition, Hoegaarden 0.0 and Beck\u2019s sans alcool (all are available in Quebec, but there are options available across Canada).\u00a0 If you are hosting, it is your responsibility to ensure that your guests get home safely.<\/p>\n

Know Your Limit<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Everyone knows how much alcohol they can have before they feel intoxicated, but it is also important to understand what the rules of the road are.\u00a0 The prohibited<\/a> blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) is 80 milligrams or more (mg) of alcohol per 100 millilitres (ml) of blood.\u00a0 You can enjoy a drink, but if you are driving, be responsible.\u00a0 Make a plan to have one or two drinks and stick to it.\u00a0 If you have more than one drink, make sure that you stick to one alcoholic beverage per hour.\u00a0 Alternate with a non-alcoholic beverage.\u00a0 If you feel inebriated, do not get behind the wheel.<\/p>\n

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Photo: Filip Mroz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Have a Designated Driver or Use a Ride Share App Before You Go to the Party<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you are the designated driver, that means you should not have any alcohol at all.\u00a0 Take turns if you are going to different gatherings through the month so that everyone can enjoy the party.\u00a0 If you can\u2019t come to an agreement, use a ride share app like UBER or Lyft.\u00a0 You can also call a cab.\u00a0 La Brasserie Labatt has implemented a pilot test of designated driver parking spots at a north-shore on-premise account to support designated drivers. The program will be expanded in 2020.<\/p>\n

Op\u00e9ration Nez rouge\/Operation Red Nose<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For the 11th consecutive year, La Brasserie Labatt is a \u00a0sponsoring partner of Op\u00e9ration Nez rouge in Quebec.\u00a0 La Brasserie Labatt employees will volunteer their time on December 13th by taking the wheel for people who didn\u2019t feel comfortable driving their own vehicles home during the Christmas and New Year holidays.\u00a0 Op\u00e9ration Nez rouge\/Operation Red Nose<\/a> is run by 50,000 volunteers across Canada.\u00a0 Partygoers are taken home in their own vehicle, driven by a sober driver. The service is free of charge. Fatigued or medicated motorists are free to use the service.<\/p>\n

*Source: Government of Canada \u2013 Department of Justice<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

For many people, the holidays are filled with parties and get togethers.\u00a0 \u2018Tis the season to be jolly, right? Most pre-holiday and New Year\u2019s Eve parties include having a drink…<\/div>\n
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