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<p>The number of motorists driving after drinking excessively the night before is on the increase, a new survey said.</p>
<p>As many as 38% of drivers and motorcyclists said they had taken to the road after a heavy night&#8217;s drinking, compared with only 28% in a similar poll seven years ago.</p>
<p>The latest survey, from road safety charity Brake and insurance company Direct Line, showed that 45% reckoned they would need to consume two or more units of alcohol for their driving to be affected.</p>
<p>As many as 14% believed it would take three, four or more units to have an effect.</p>
<p>Overall, 35% of the 800 drivers and riders surveyed admitted driving after drinking alcohol (any amount) at some stage during the last year &#8211; down from the figure of 51% in 2003.</p>
<p>Brake campaigns director Julie Townsend said: &#8220;Drink-driving remains a menace on our roads, devastating people&#8217;s lives every day. A shocking proportion of drivers seem unaware of the dangers of driving the morning after a heavy night, or even small quantities of alcohol.</p>
<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re appealing to everyone to stay safe over the festive season by planning ahead. Make sure you can get home safely, and stay off the booze if you&#8217;re driving home or early the next day.&#8221;</p>
<p>Andy Goldby, director of motor underwriting at Direct Line, said: &#8220;Many drivers seem to be oblivious of the risks of driving in the morning after drinking the night before.</p>
<p>&#8220;The effect of alcohol on driving ability lasts much longer than a couple of hours after drinking. With this week being the busiest for festive parties, we are urging people not to drink and drive.&#8221;</p>
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