Drinking Driving is a major issue of road accidents all over the world; 60 plus of the accidents are caused by it. The number of deaths due to crapulous driving is assumed to be larger than imagination. The model device aims to help the stoner from driving drunk and reduce the number of accidents and cases being due to drunk driving. . Alcohol impairs drivers’ cognitive and motor functions, reducing reaction time, judgment, and coordination, while increasing risk-taking behavior . Likewise, fatigue leads to reduced alertness, slower responses, and microsleeps that can be as dangerous as alcohol intoxication . Studies have shown that the combination of alcohol and drowsiness amplifies impairment and accident risk far beyond the effects of either factor alone . This paper introduces SOBER, an intelligent alcohol detection and car engine locking system designed to reduce such incidents . SOBER uses real-time alcohol sensors to detect driver intoxication and prevents engine ignition if unsafe BAC levels are detected . Additionally, it considers drowsiness by monitoring physiological and behavioral indicators, providing a comprehensive approach to impaired driving prevention . We describe experimental methodologies that measure cognitive, physiological, and driving performance under varied BAC and sleep deprivation conditions, highlighting the synergistic dangers of combined impairment . This research underscores the need for cost-effective, non-invasive, and reliable detection systems integrated with existing Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) . Regulatory mandates, public education, and incentives for early adoption are also crucial for widespread implementation . Future advancements may include infrared spectroscopy, capacitive touch sensors, and wearable sweat analysis technologies to seamlessly monitor driver impairment .

Drunk driving, alcohol impairment, drowsy driving, road safety, cognitive impairment.

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1.  Dawson D, Reid K. Fatigue, alcohol and performance impairment. Nature. 1997 Jul 17;388(6639):235-.
2. Fillmore MΤ. Acute alcohol-induced impairment of cognitive functions: Past and present findings. International Journal on Disability and Human Development. 2007 Apr 1;6(2):115-26.
3.  Tshitenge ST. TEXILA INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH.
4. Marczinski CA, Fillmore MT, Henges AL, Ramsey MA, Young CR. Effects of energy drinks mixed with alcohol on information processing, motor coordination and subjective reports of intoxication. Experimental and clinical psychopharmacology. 2012 Apr;20(2):129.
5. Stanišić S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Notes. Annals of Emergency Medicine. 1998 Jan 1.
6. Jiang L. Enhancing driving safety via smart sensing techniques. McGill University (Canada); 2018.
7. Savage LJ, Layton AM. Treating acne vulgaris: systemic, local and combination therapy. Expert review of clinical pharmacology. 2010 Jul 1;3(4):563-80.
8. Padilla Adamuz FM, Trógolo MA, Castro Ramírez C. Two drinks and drive: Assessing the average driver’s ability to self-restrain from alcohol and drug use while driving.
9. DANYANG K. FMRI STUDY OF EFFECTS OF SLEEP DEPRIVATION ON ATTENTIONAL CAPACITY (Doctoral dissertation, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE).
10. Arnedt JT, Wilde GJ, Munt PW, MacLean AW. How do prolonged wakefulness and alcohol compare in the decrements they produce on a simulated driving task?. Accident Analysis & Prevention. 2001 May 1;33(3):337-44.
11. Connor J, Norton R, Ameratunga S, Robinson E, Civil I, Dunn R, Bailey J, Jackson R. Driver sleepiness and risk of serious injury to car occupants: population-based case control study. Bmj. 2002 May 11;324(7346):1125.
12. Philip P, Vervialle F, Le Breton P, Taillard J, Horne JA. Fatigue, alcohol, and serious road crashes in France: factorial study of national data. Bmj. 2001 Apr 7;322(7290):829-30.
13. Di Milia L, Rogers NL, Åkerstedt T. Sleepiness, long distance commuting and night work as predictors of driving performance.
14. Sagberg F. Driver health and crash involvement: A case-control study. Accident Analysis & Prevention. 2006 Jan 1;38(1):28-34.
15. Barger LK, Cade BE, Ayas NT, Cronin JW, Rosner B, Speizer FE, Czeisler CA. Extended work shifts and the risk of motor vehicle crashes among interns. New England Journal of Medicine. 2005 Jan 13;352(2):125-34.

Drinking Driving is a major issue of road accidents all over the world; 60 plus of the accidents are caused by it. The number of deaths due to crapulous driving is assumed to be larger than imagination. The model device aims to help the stoner from driving drunk and reduce the number of accidents and cases being due to drunk driving. . Alcohol impairs drivers’ cognitive and motor functions, reducing reaction time, judgment, and coordination, while increasing risk-taking behavior . Likewise, fatigue leads to reduced alertness, slower responses, and microsleeps that can be as dangerous as alcohol intoxication . Studies have shown that the combination of alcohol and drowsiness amplifies impairment and accident risk far beyond the effects of either factor alone . This paper introduces SOBER, an intelligent alcohol detection and car engine locking system designed to reduce such incidents . SOBER uses real-time alcohol sensors to detect driver intoxication and prevents engine ignition if unsafe BAC levels are detected . Additionally, it considers drowsiness by monitoring physiological and behavioral indicators, providing a comprehensive approach to impaired driving prevention . We describe experimental methodologies that measure cognitive, physiological, and driving performance under varied BAC and sleep deprivation conditions, highlighting the synergistic dangers of combined impairment . This research underscores the need for cost-effective, non-invasive, and reliable detection systems integrated with existing Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) . Regulatory mandates, public education, and incentives for early adoption are also crucial for widespread implementation . Future advancements may include infrared spectroscopy, capacitive touch sensors, and wearable sweat analysis technologies to seamlessly monitor driver impairment .

Drunk driving, alcohol impairment, drowsy driving, road safety, cognitive impairment.

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1.  Dawson D, Reid K. Fatigue, alcohol and performance impairment. Nature. 1997 Jul 17;388(6639):235-.
2. Fillmore MΤ. Acute alcohol-induced impairment of cognitive functions: Past and present findings. International Journal on Disability and Human Development. 2007 Apr 1;6(2):115-26.
3.  Tshitenge ST. TEXILA INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH.
4. Marczinski CA, Fillmore MT, Henges AL, Ramsey MA, Young CR. Effects of energy drinks mixed with alcohol on information processing, motor coordination and subjective reports of intoxication. Experimental and clinical psychopharmacology. 2012 Apr;20(2):129.
5. Stanišić S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Notes. Annals of Emergency Medicine. 1998 Jan 1.
6. Jiang L. Enhancing driving safety via smart sensing techniques. McGill University (Canada); 2018.
7. Savage LJ, Layton AM. Treating acne vulgaris: systemic, local and combination therapy. Expert review of clinical pharmacology. 2010 Jul 1;3(4):563-80.
8. Padilla Adamuz FM, Trógolo MA, Castro Ramírez C. Two drinks and drive: Assessing the average driver’s ability to self-restrain from alcohol and drug use while driving.
9. DANYANG K. FMRI STUDY OF EFFECTS OF SLEEP DEPRIVATION ON ATTENTIONAL CAPACITY (Doctoral dissertation, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE).
10. Arnedt JT, Wilde GJ, Munt PW, MacLean AW. How do prolonged wakefulness and alcohol compare in the decrements they produce on a simulated driving task?. Accident Analysis & Prevention. 2001 May 1;33(3):337-44.
11. Connor J, Norton R, Ameratunga S, Robinson E, Civil I, Dunn R, Bailey J, Jackson R. Driver sleepiness and risk of serious injury to car occupants: population-based case control study. Bmj. 2002 May 11;324(7346):1125.
12. Philip P, Vervialle F, Le Breton P, Taillard J, Horne JA. Fatigue, alcohol, and serious road crashes in France: factorial study of national data. Bmj. 2001 Apr 7;322(7290):829-30.
13. Di Milia L, Rogers NL, Åkerstedt T. Sleepiness, long distance commuting and night work as predictors of driving performance.
14. Sagberg F. Driver health and crash involvement: A case-control study. Accident Analysis & Prevention. 2006 Jan 1;38(1):28-34.
15. Barger LK, Cade BE, Ayas NT, Cronin JW, Rosner B, Speizer FE, Czeisler CA. Extended work shifts and the risk of motor vehicle crashes among interns. New England Journal of Medicine. 2005 Jan 13;352(2):125-34.