Great story Simon. I cringe when I think about how much driving I did in the US while under the influence. I really don't know how I ever made it home sometimes. If ever there was a good argument for having a guardian angel, this was it. I actually found myself in the critical secton of the emergency ward one time (I was 21) with a deflated lung, broken collar bone, and all the ribs in my back were crushed. Did I learn my lesson? Hell no.
Even later as a witness, I was amazed at how much drinking we did especially with good friends. And drove off thinking nothing of it. Now, I confine my drinking to the home. No road trips involved.