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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Mikie O'Loughlin & Katie Weston

GP's warning as he reveals how long it takes for alcohol to clear before you can drive

Drivers are being urged to be cautious about getting behind the wheel the morning after a night out over the Christmas period.

Alcohol stays in the blood much longer than you think - with factors such as height, size and weight affecting how long it takes your body to metabolise.

While some believe that they are alright to drive because they have been to sleep, they could in fact wake up still over the limit.

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