The common majority of motorists are backing moves to slash Britain's drink-drive limit despite claims by the Mirror newspaper that 40% don't know when they've reached the limit.
Legal expert Sir Peter North this month told transport ministers that a cut would save hundreds of lives.
According to the Mirror a RAC report shows 87% of motorists support a reduction - up from 50% last year. Yet only two in five know the drink-drive limit is 80mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood and half of women drivers are "unsure".
Despite this, 93% of female and 76% of male drivers support Sir Peter's call for a 50mg limit. And 46% want to see a total ban on drinkdriving, up from 35% in 2009.
It said: "Motorists' biggest concerns were people driving under the influence of drink or drugs, followed by using a mobile phone without a hands-free kit and driving without tax or insurance.''
The survey also revealed half of drivers aged 25 to 44 - along with 44% of older drivers want the over-70s to undergo regular tests.
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