Do you know that the legal limit for BRAC (Breath Alcohol Content) in Singapore is 35 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millitres of breath (Driving In Singapore from the Singapore Police Force)? If you are interest to know about the legal blood alcohol content in areas where you live, check it out here.
The "de facto" standard is: 2 standard mugs of beer over a 2-hours period, so the saying goes... But can you really judge it? Well, the "redness" of your face may be a first tell-tale sign but still, it's no scientific measurement.
This handy Alcohol Breath Analyzer can provide you quick results on your BRAC in matter of seconds, by simply exhaling into a consealed pipe. It has the following calibrations:
- Green - under 10mg per 100 millitres of breath
- Yellow - over 10mg per 100 millitres of breath
- Yellow & Red - over 25mg per 100 millitres of breath.
Note: This device is more stringent than Singapore's allowed limit of 35mg per 100 millitres of breath.
Weighing only 22g (or 0.048lbs), it is certainly not heavy nor bulky (L70xW20xD21mm) to carry around. Powered by 2xAAA batteries (alkaline batteries are preferred).I tested it using the "2 mugs beer" theory and still pass the test (that's probably because I drank it over a 90 minutes period). However, I did another test on the Alcohol Breath Analyzer after I gargle my mouth with Listerine (which contains alcohol to kill oral germs and bacterials). This time, both the yellow and red indicators are lighted, indicating that I had exceeded the limit. Pretty cool!
This device is extremely handy for social/casual drinkers (while entertaining clients) and diners who'd like wine to go along with their steak. In my opinion, this Alcohol Breath Analyser is a must-have for all drivers, regardless whether you drink or not. It may well be your angel guardian over your driving license and perhaps a saver of another person's life. Don't get caught with your pants down..prevention is still the better choice.
If you can, DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE! IT'S NOT WORTH THE RISKS. PERIOD.
