How to Pass a Breathalyzer Test

Each state has different BAC (blood alcohol content) limits for drivers. If you have no previous charges, a first drunk driving offense the limit tends to be .08. Utah has a .05 limit, and other states are moving to adopt this limit. If you currently have a restricted license, and have an IID in your vehicle, the legal limit for you is likely lower than for individuals who don’t have restrictions. You can check your states laws by going to the state requirements page and entering your zip code or by clicking on your states name at the bottom of the page.

Different brands of breathalyzers utilize different blow patterns to collect samples. Intoxalock’s breathalyzer uses a blow-breathe-blow pattern. This requires the person providing a sample to blow into the mouthpiece for three seconds, then inhale through the mouthpiece for three seconds, and finally blow back into the mouthpiece for a final three seconds. Other companies require users to perform a blow pattern at the same time that they are also required to hum.

With an Intoxalock device, you will never need to hum to pass a breathalyzer test. The more complicated the breathing pattern the higher the chances are that the person giving them will experience human error. This human error can lead to the breathalyzer registering a missed test which could negatively impact the person giving the sample.

• Avoid Contaminants: Refrain from eating, drinking, or having a cigarette or any other tobacco products for at least 15 minutes prior to submitting your breath sample. Waiting after you’ve eaten or had anything to drink before blowing into a breathalyzer can help ensure an accurate result.
• Avoid Any Products Containing Alcohol: Using mouthwash or any other product that contains ingredients with alcohol can also cause your breathalyzer to register a BAC level. In addition to waiting at least 15 minutes after eating and drinking any non-alcohol products, you can rinse your mouth with plain water to flush out any particles, and make sure to keep your breathalyzer mouthpiece free of debris.
• Responsibility for Positive Samples: It’s important to remember, regardless of the source of alcohol, you are held accountable for every Breath Alcohol Concentration reading that is submitted to your device so be sure to avoid things that will give a positive reading.

There are many myths that surround the idea of sobering up quickly such as showering, drinking a lot of coffee, or drinking caffeine. While these things can fight the drowsy effects of alcohol consumption, they will not reduce the level of alcohol in someone’s system. The only thing that can get rid of alcohol levels in the body is the body’s metabolic process, and that will take time.