Alcohol Breath Test – EU Disposable Breathalyser

Test & Drive is a disposable Alcohol Breath Test used to measure blood alcohol content from a breath sample. The lowest blood alcohol content detected by Test & Drive of 0.2 g/L (grams per litre) corresponds to 0.02% blood alcohol level which also corresponds to approximately 0.1 mg/l of alcohol in a breath sample.

Results from these tests can be read within 5 minutes. As well as for personal use, they are also an ideal choice for running on the spot breath tests of employees, without having to carry a breathalyser machine around. These alcohol breath tests are over 98% accurate.

To get more information about drink driving, click here for the UK government website and here for information from drinkaware.

Drink/Driving Limits

These are the maximum drink driving limits across Europe for drivers as well as special limits for commercial and novice drivers where applicable. Shown in g/L.

[i] Scotland 0,5 as of December 2014 for all groups. The rest of the UK (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) remain unchanged.
Last updated: December 2014

A 0.02% by volume blood alcohol content may impair driving ability, causing a direct risk to the life of yourself and of fellow road users. It should be remembered that blood alcohol level rises over about an hour from the moment alcohol is consumed and the level will also depend on gender, weight, fitness, consumption rate, type of alcohol and consumption of food as well as many other factors. Test & Drive comprises a glass tube, an active substance in the form of absorption granules, fillers, aluminum foils and 2 protective caps.

About Test & Drive Alcohol Breath Test

Simple to use and easy to read, just match the crystal colour after the test for semi quantitative readings at 0.0, 0.2, 0.5 & 0.8% equivalent blood alcohol levels.

A 0.02% by volume blood alcohol content may impair driving ability, causing a direct risk to the life of yourself and of fellow road users. It should be remembered that blood alcohol level rises over about an hour from the moment alcohol is consumed and the level will also depend on gender, weight, fitness, consumption rate, type of alcohol and consumption of food as well as many other factors. Test & Drive comprises a glass tube, an active substance in the form of absorption granules, fillers, aluminum foils and 2 protective caps.

How to use the Alcohol Breath Test

• The test must be performed at least 15 minutes after last consuming alcohol. Refrain from smoking prior to taking the test.
• Pierce the protective foil by firmly pressing the protective caps inwards on both sides of the alcohol breath test until you feel it “click”.

Take a deep breath and blow into the mouthpiece in the same direction as the arrows on the alcohol breath test. Breath should be blown out twice for approximately 10 seconds each time. Do not interrupt the breathing out cycle. Make sure air is coming out of the other side of the alcohol breath test. If not, go back and repeat all steps from step 2.

Compare the test result with the colour scale chart on the side of the alcohol breath test between 2-4 minutes after performing the test. Do not read the result after 4 minutes.

After use dispose of the alcohol breath test in an appropriate waste container.If the crystals in the inner part of the tube, which were white before commencing the test, show colour, this means that the person who took the test is under the influence of alcohol and should not, under any circumstances, operate or drive vehicles. The approximate blood alcohol content in g/L may be read by comparing the result with the colour chart located on the alcohol breath test. Please note that the colour change in crystals may not be uniform; some white areas may still be visible despite alcohol content being shown.

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