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Citation

Gupta N, Lata H, Kaur A. Int. J. Appl. Basic Med. Res. 2012; 2(2): 128-131.

Affiliation

Department of Physiology, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital Ludhiana, Punjab, India.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, MedKnow Publications)

DOI

10.4103/2229-516X.106356

PMID

23776826

Abstract

CONTEXT: The use of alcohol during nighttime driving may affect recovery from glare leading to increased traffic accidents. OBJECTIVE: To compare the glare recovery time in alcoholic versus non-alcoholic drivers. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Alcoholic (n = 25) and non-alcoholic drivers (n = 25) were subjected to glare recovery test and they also filled a questionnaire about the nighttime driving. RESULTS: The glare recovery time got prolonged in alcoholic drivers and they also complained of more problems during nighttime driving as compared to non-alcoholic drivers. CONCLUSIONS: The use of alcohol delays recovery from glare during nighttime driving. This can have considerable implications for developing countries in improving regulations for driving licensing.


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