{"id":12425,"date":"2014-10-01T03:20:08","date_gmt":"2014-09-30T20:20:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/?p=12425"},"modified":"2014-10-03T11:42:49","modified_gmt":"2014-10-03T04:42:49","slug":"bactrack-safe-drive-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/bactrack-safe-drive-2\/","title":{"rendered":"BACtrack:  Are YOU Safe to Drive?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2014\/10\/BACtrack-Main.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14330\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2014\/10\/BACtrack-Main.jpg?resize=565%2C316&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"BACtrack Breathalyzer\" width=\"565\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2014\/10\/BACtrack-Main.jpg?w=565&amp;ssl=1 565w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2014\/10\/BACtrack-Main.jpg?resize=300%2C167&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 565px) 100vw, 565px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Have you ever been out to dinner or to a party where you had a few drinks and wondered if you were safe to drive?\u00a0 Or perhaps wondered if your husband or friend were safe to drive?\u00a0 You probably are safe&#8230;right?<\/p>\n<p>The risk is far too great to hope that you are safe to drive.\u00a0 Especially with kids who count on you, it&#8217;s best to be sure.\u00a0 But how can you know for sure?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2014\/10\/BACtrack-Breathalyzer-8.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-14312\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2014\/10\/BACtrack-Breathalyzer-8.png?resize=393%2C699&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"BACtrack Breathalyzer\" width=\"393\" height=\"699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2014\/10\/BACtrack-Breathalyzer-8.png?resize=576%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2014\/10\/BACtrack-Breathalyzer-8.png?resize=168%2C300&amp;ssl=1 168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2014\/10\/BACtrack-Breathalyzer-8.png?resize=900%2C1600&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2014\/10\/BACtrack-Breathalyzer-8.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bactrack.com\/pages\/bactrack-mobile-breathalyzer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">BACtrack <\/a>is a device I discovered at the <a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2014\/01\/17\/ces-2014-5-great-gadgets-for-moms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Consumer Electronics Show <\/a>that gives you your alcohol count after you breathe into it.\u00a0 It&#8217;s small, rechargeable, and can be kept in your car&#8217;s glove compartment. \u00a0BACtrack syncs with your smartphone\/tablet and will send results to your BACtrack app once the app has advised you to stop breathing into the BACtrack device. \u00a0We liked it so much we also mentioned it as one of our top gifts this year in our <a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2014\/06\/11\/dads-grads-cool-dads-2014\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dads, Grads, &amp; Cool Do-Dads<\/a> list.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13722\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2014\/08\/BACtrack-pr-mobile-contents.jpg?resize=500%2C331&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"bactrack\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2014\/08\/BACtrack-pr-mobile-contents.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2014\/08\/BACtrack-pr-mobile-contents.jpg?resize=300%2C198&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\">What BACtrack Can Do<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not only will BACtrack tell you what your alcohol content score is (.08 + is considered illegal if driving), but it also tells you how long it will take till your likely legal as well as the risks of being impaired, due to the blood alcohol content you show.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Features Include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Uses a Xtend\u2122 Fuel Cell Sensor &#8211; the gold standard for police officers who test people possibly driving under the influence<\/li>\n<li>Keeps a history of your results, even allowing you to take a picture and journal what you were doing or drinking during the last result<\/li>\n<li>The battery is rechargeable, you can even recharge it in your car, so it&#8217;s always ready to go<\/li>\n<li>The app shows your score with graphs and lots of extra information to help you better understand how drinking impairs your ability<\/li>\n<li>It gives you the ability to share your results privately with select people, publicly on Facebook, or anonymously and in real time on the BACtrack WorldView to compare result information with others who shared theirs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>BACtrack is a must have, especially for new drinkers&#8230;like underage teenagers and those in their early twenties, who have no idea what amount of alcohol results in 0.08% BAC. \u00a0Yes, we&#8217;ve told our kids not to drink if they are underage, but a good of kids number will anyways. \u00a0BACtrack can help kids\u00a0understand the affects of alcohol and how impaired they are<\/li>\n<li>BACtrack provides a history so you can see any patterns you might have to educate yourself on how your body results to alcohol<\/li>\n<li>Love the rechargeable battery &#8211; can easily charge BACtrack in the car<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Other than the fact that BACtrack is a little pricey, we could not find any disadvantages of BACtrack.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Not all mobile devices will work with the BACtrack app, as they need to utilize Bluetooth 4.0 LE in order to sync.\u00a0 Phones included are<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>iPhone 4S, 5, 5C, 5S,<\/li>\n<li>iPad 3 and 4, iPad Air, iPad Mini 1 and 2,<\/li>\n<li>iPod Touch 5<\/li>\n<li>Samsung Galaxy S3, S4<\/li>\n<li>Other Android 4.3 smart devices equipped with Bluetooth 4.0 LE (Bluetooth Smart)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13723\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2014\/08\/BACtrack-Breathalyzer-Track-your-results-over-time.jpg?resize=497%2C333&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"bactrack\" width=\"497\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2014\/08\/BACtrack-Breathalyzer-Track-your-results-over-time.jpg?w=888&amp;ssl=1 888w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2014\/08\/BACtrack-Breathalyzer-Track-your-results-over-time.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\">How Many Drinks Does it Take to Reach 0.08 %BAC?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>.008% Blood Alcohol Content (BAC), the illegal limit to drive in most states, can be reached more quickly than you realize, whether you are a casual drinker or one who drinks often. \u00a0Alcohol effects everyone differently. \u00a0If you&#8217;re BAC is 0.08% or more, you can be arrested for driving under the influence (DUI).<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px;\">So how many drinks will get you to this limit? \u00a0<\/span>The truth of the matter is, you should never drink and drive, even if you&#8217;ve only had one drink.\u00a0 Alcohol effects people differently, and as we age, your body may not react like it did when you were younger.<\/p>\n<p>BACtrack is helpful in educating people about drinking.\u00a0 Casual drinkers are in just as much jeopardy, if not more, than those who drink often.\u00a0 Casual drinkers may feel they are OK, when in essence, they&#8217;ve had too much.<\/p>\n<p>My husband and I recently had a dinner party with 2 other couples that we don&#8217;t get to see very often.\u00a0 One brought several bottles of wine, the other brought some cinnamon spiced tequila.\u00a0 My husband and I enjoy wine and drinks every once in awhile, but we are not big drinkers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2014\/10\/BACtrack-Breathalyzer-6.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-14314\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2014\/10\/BACtrack-Breathalyzer-6.png?resize=341%2C606&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"BACtrack Breathalyzer\" width=\"341\" height=\"606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2014\/10\/BACtrack-Breathalyzer-6.png?resize=576%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2014\/10\/BACtrack-Breathalyzer-6.png?resize=168%2C300&amp;ssl=1 168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2014\/10\/BACtrack-Breathalyzer-6.png?resize=900%2C1600&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2014\/10\/BACtrack-Breathalyzer-6.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 341px) 100vw, 341px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>At the end of the night, it was apparent that three out of four of our guests had one too many drinks.\u00a0 In fact, one was already sleeping on our couch.\u00a0 I figured, it was a good time to bring out the BACtrack and let everyone test themselves.\u00a0 They all thought it was a fun activity and everyone, who was awake, joined in.\u00a0 The husband of the wife who was sleeping came in at .19, more than twice the illegal driving limit.\u00a0 The other couple came in at .05 for the husband and .12 for the wife.<\/p>\n<p>What was interesting was the wife told us she felt OK and was surprised by her result.\u00a0 In fact, when she and her husband are out and about, she usually drives home because she feels like she&#8217;s in good shape.\u00a0 Yikes!\u00a0 I&#8217;m hoping she&#8217;ll think twice next time.<\/p>\n<p>My husband and I came in well below the legal limit of .08.\u00a0 Based on these numbers, we waited longer until the husband with the .05 reading level came down and he drove the other couple home.<\/p>\n<p>I have to say, I was so grateful that I had the BACtrack breathalyzer with me.\u00a0 It could have very well saved a life or two that night.\u00a0 I can definitely see the benefit of keeping the BACtrack in my home to double check guests that may have had too much to drink.\u00a0 Although this is the first time that&#8217;s happened, I feel it&#8217;s our responsibility to ensure our guests are safe to try.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, you could say this method is invasive, but what I found was that the BACtrack is such a novelty, that everyone wanted to try it out.\u00a0 And after they did, I read the educational message about what condition of impairment they are likely to have.\u00a0 Fortunately, our friends were very receptive and had no problems not driving home.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\">BACtrack Vio<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2014\/10\/BACtrack-Breathalyzer-2.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-14313\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2014\/10\/BACtrack-Breathalyzer-2.jpg?resize=587%2C330&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"BACtrack Breathalyzer\" width=\"587\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2014\/10\/BACtrack-Breathalyzer-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2014\/10\/BACtrack-Breathalyzer-2.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2014\/10\/BACtrack-Breathalyzer-2.jpg?resize=900%2C506&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2014\/10\/BACtrack-Breathalyzer-2.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2014\/10\/BACtrack-Breathalyzer-2.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Having a BACtrack in your car is helpful to ensure you are at a safe driving limit before you get in your car. \u00a0But sometimes, it&#8217;s even handier to know your alcohol level BEFORE you leave a party or someone&#8217;s house. \u00a0To make it easier, BACtrack created \u00a0Vio, a smaller keychain smartphone breathalyzer that you can keep with you&#8230;or with your teenager. \u00a0What&#8217;s interesting about the BACtrack Vio is that it uses a triple A battery, so the battery is less likely to run out when you absolutely need it. \u00a0With the larger BACtrack, you can&#8217;t use it unless you charged it first.<\/p>\n<p>My children are a little young yet, but once they get close to the driving age, I would have them place the Vio on their keychains. \u00a0I&#8217;m less worried about my children driving and drinking than I am their friends. \u00a0I want my kids to make an informed choice as to whether it&#8217;s safe to get in the car with a friend who has been drinking. \u00a0Can my child get the drinking friend to take the test? \u00a0Perhaps not, but that&#8217;s a sign for them to call us to pick them up instead.<\/p>\n<p>The BACtrack sells for $98.99 with free shipping at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00CFN1HNY\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00CFN1HNY&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thewelconmom-20&amp;linkId=X7OSRMF34TTNMB5Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Amazon.<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thewelconmom-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00CFN1HNY\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/> The BACtrack Vio sells for $51.49 at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00LI1VW16\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00LI1VW16&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thewelconmom-20&amp;linkId=ACIRQ36DMCBC7HPP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Amazon<\/a>\u00a0with free shipping as well.<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thewelconmom-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00LI1VW16\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1589\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2010\/12\/WellConnectedMom-LOGO-MOM.jpg?resize=136%2C247&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Family Technology at it's Best\" width=\"136\" height=\"247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2010\/12\/WellConnectedMom-LOGO-MOM.jpg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2010\/12\/WellConnectedMom-LOGO-MOM.jpg?resize=165%2C300&amp;ssl=1 165w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 136px) 100vw, 136px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\">A Mom&#8217;s Perspective<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One drink is enough to alter your mental status. \u00a0If you really knew how easily you can reach 0.08 BAC, you wouldn&#8217;t drive&#8230;nor should you. \u00a0After one drink, you should hand the keys over to a designated driver. \u00a0The risk is just too great. \u00a0If you go out to dinner with your spouse and you share a bottle of wine, go for a walk afterwards and allow time to bring your blood alcohol content down. \u00a0You owe it to yourself, your spouse, \u00a0your children, and to other drivers to ensure you make it home safely.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px;\">If you have a child in high school who goes to parties a lot, or a child away at college, consider buying them a BACtrack Vio.\u00a0 They may not need it for themselves, but should not take a ride with someone who has a high blood alcohol rate or refuses to take the test.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>BACtrack can give you some peace of mind that at least your child has a tool to make a better assessment of a situation.\u00a0 They can also use it to help friends realize that they are drinking too much and get them home safely.<\/p>\n<p>And with Holiday parties coming up soon on the horizon, the BACtrack is just the item you need to keep you safe this party-filled season.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>* \u00a0I was given a BACtrack &amp; Vio device to test and try out. \u00a0All opinions are my own based on my own experiences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not sure if you&#8217;re safe to drive home after a night out? 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