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Christmas at the Wheel: Why So Many on the Balearic Islands Keep Driving After Drinking

Why some drivers in Mallorca underestimate the risk of alcohol

Many drivers in Mallorca underestimate alcohol risk and still see driving home as harmless.

Published: April 23, 2026
Christmas at the Wheel: Why So Many on the Balearic Islands Keep Driving After Drinking

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Why do people in Mallorca still think it is safe to drive after drinking?

A major reason is that many people do not see the behaviour as dangerous, even when alcohol has been involved. Social habits, repeated routines and the idea that a short trip home is harmless all play a part. In Mallorca, that attitude is made worse when people have few practical alternatives late at night.

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