OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV). – Omaha metro agencies held a “wet lab” where seven volunteers drank to show how alcohol impairs your ability to drive.
- Seven volunteers drank alcohol and preformed sobriety tests
- Many showed signs of impairment before hitting the legal limit
- “We aren’t paying attention the effect on us when we are having a social interaction that’s fun.”
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
Joseph Hargove was one of seven volunteers that spent the day throwing back drinks to show how alcohol impacts driving for the drive sober or get pulled over campaign.
After five drinks, he said he started to feel a change.
“Just like my reflexes in general and I feel pretty lightheaded,” Hargove said.
But he was still confident he would pass field sobriety tests.
Q :“Are you thinking you’re going to pass.”
A:” I think I’m going to pass.”
Jospeh failed. In all his tests he showed signs of impairment.
And even before the five drinks he unknowing failed others. John Reisz, chief deputy county attorney for Sarpy County said this is common when socially drinking.