Quick quiz: If you’re a jittery driver, what’s a good way to steady your nerves before you hit the road?
- get plenty of sleep
- practice meditation
- think soothing, happy thoughts
- enjoy a refreshing alcoholic beverage
Yeah, I thought that last one was pretty lame myself, but it turns out a politician from Ireland’s governing party has said “jumpy” drivers might benefit from having a relaxing alcoholic drink to steady their nerves.
I am not making this up.
See, Ireland is debating whether to cut the legal blood alcohol content limit for motorists, and some members of parliament oppose lowering the limit which would rule out a traditional Irish pint of Guinness for those driving.
“If drink is such a sedative, it can make people who are jumpy on the road, or nervous, be more relaxed,” said Mattie McGrath, Fianna Fail’s Tipperary South representative.
Right, Mattie. Maybe you’ll be lucky enough to be crossing the street someday when one of those really relaxed drivers comes along.
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Above: Guinness Chairman Tony Greener sips from a giant eight pint glass of stout to publicize his company’s earnings announcement in a 1997 file photo. REUTERS/Chris Helgren
Below: A racegoer holds a pint of Guinness on St Patrick’s Day on the third day of the Cheltenham National Hunt Festival in a 2005 file photo. REUTERS/Mike Finn-Kelcey
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So, when my daughter was learning to drive and was REALLY nervous, what I really should have done, instead of assuring her that she would be fine and making sure she understood everything she was doing, was given her a shot of JD, just to take the edge off?
- Posted by BethOnly if she was over 12 years old at the time, Beth…
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- Posted by uberVU - social commentsMattie’s sedative could work on pedestrians too, at least on the jumpy ones.
- Posted by FmkHmm … I suspect if the driver tranquilization program catches on, the pedestrians will be jumpier than ever.
- Posted by BethBy the sounds of it, Ireland has a whole heap of ‘jittery drivers’ on the road.
- Posted by Little Miss RandomCan we be certain that Tony Greener is not a Leprechaun drinking from a standard pilsner glass?
- Posted by BillIf a pint of Guinness makes you a worse driver, you should gain some weight, you know, for your organs and stuff. Nothing important.
- Posted by cvaughanAh Bill, it IS Halloween time… who knows who will come knocking on your door…
- Posted by ShraWell getting down to the science ; What would my blood alcohol level be after a pint of stout? less than .08 ?
- Posted by Ben O'LovettMore than the proverbial “2 Beers” in American ? Enquiring minds want to know !