BACtrack b70 User Manual

dOse-speCIfIC effeCTs Of alCOhOl

*

0.02-0.03%

slight euphoria. loss of shyness. depres-

sant effects are not apparent. Impairment 

possible in some individuals.

0.04-0.06%

Feeling of well-being, relaxation, lower 

inhibitions and sensation of warmth. 

euphoria. some minor impairment of rea-

soning and memory. Lowering of caution. 

0.07-0.09%

slight impairment of balance, speech, vi-

sion, reaction time, and hearing. euphoria. 

Judgment and self-control are reduced. 

caution, reason and memory are im-

paired. Driving skills are always impaired 

0.10-0.12%

significant impairment of motor coordina-

tion and loss of good judgment. speech 

may be slurred. Balance, vision, reac-

tion time and hearing will be impaired. 

euphoria.

0.13-0.15%

Gross motor impairment and lack of 

physical control. Blurred vision and major 

loss of balance. euphoria is reduced and 

dysphoria (anxiety, restlessness) is begin-

ning to appear.

0.16-0.20%

dysphoria predominates. nausea may 

appear.

0.25%

needs assistance in walking. Total mental 

confusion. dysphoria with nausea and 

some vomiting.

0.30%

loss of consciousness.

0.40% and up

Onset of coma. Possible death due to  

respiratory arrest**.

*  The effects of alcohol intoxication are greatly influenced by individual 

variations among users. some users will be intoxicated at a much lower 

Bac than shown above.

**death can occur at a lower Bac in some individuals.

The generally accepted legal standard for alcohol intoxication in 

the united states is 0.08%. however, your driving skills can be 

impaired at a level of 0.04% or lower. It is never safe to drink 

any amount of alcohol and drive.