Christmas creates added pressure to drink and drive, UK poll finds

Christmas merriment is increasingly tempting motorists to drink-drive, a survey has found, with one in six feeling added pressure to enjoy "one for the road".

Christmas merriment is increasingly tempting motorists to drink-drive, a UK survey has found, with one in six feeling added pressure to enjoy "one for the road".

A study of more than 18,500 drivers by the AA discovered that 17% report a greater expectation to drink before they get behind the wheel during the festive period.