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Sparks on the Autopista: 14 Kilometres Without Tires – Suspected Alcohol Use Shakes Commuters

How alcohol can affect dangerous driving in Mallorca

Alcohol can impair judgement and make a serious vehicle fault far more dangerous on Mallorca's roads.

Published: April 22, 2026
Sparks on the Autopista: 14 Kilometres Without Tires – Suspected Alcohol Use Shakes Commuters

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Can alcohol make a driver keep going even when a car is badly damaged?

Yes. Alcohol can seriously reduce judgement, making it harder to recognise danger or react in a sensible way. In a situation like the one reported on Mallorca's autopista, impaired judgement can turn a technical fault into a much more dangerous road event. That is one reason driving under the influence is taken so seriously.

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