Can you drive three hours after drinking a cup of yellow wine?
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No, you need to wait about 10 hours because the metabolism of alcohol in the human body is limited. Here is some additional information: The metabolism of alcohol in the human body is limited: Generally, the body can only metabolize 10 to 15 grams of alcohol per hour. If a driver drinks a glass of beer or half a liang of yellow wine, it takes about 10 hours to metabolize completely. If the driver drinks two bottles of beer or three liang of white liquor: It is best to wait 24 hours before driving. The digestion time of alcohol in the human body is about 10 to 20 hours. Even if you feel completely awake after sleeping, you still should not drive because the alcohol has not been completely eliminated from your body.
As someone who frequently deals with various driving issues, I think it depends on the specific situation. A cup of yellow wine is about 300 milliliters with an alcohol content of around 15%, equivalent to consuming 45 milliliters of pure alcohol. On average, a person can only metabolize 10 to 15 milliliters of alcohol per hour. Based on this calculation, after three hours, you might still have half the alcohol remaining in your system. I've personally seen many friends who thought they were fine after drinking yellow wine but still failed breathalyzer tests. Moreover, alcohol metabolism varies greatly among individuals, with lighter people breaking it down more slowly. If it's an important appointment or commute, it's better not to take the risk—wait at least five hours before getting behind the wheel.