Don’t risk a DUI — these gadgets make sure you’re good to drive [Deals]

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This tiny breathalyzer can save you from getting into big trouble.
This tiny breathalyzer can save you from getting into big trouble.
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We get it, you like to have a good time. So do we, but we also want to make sure you get home in one piece (we’re protective like that). That’s why we’ve found three different ways for you to check your BAC before you leave the bar to get into you car. One is self-contained and two work with your phone, but each is a great tool for keeping you and your friends from turning a night of fun into a nightmare.

DrinkMate Breathalyzer – 20% off

Built for discretion at less than 2 inches long, this breathalyzer hooks right onto your keyring without filling up your pocket. Just breathe into the end for a few seconds, and the connected smartphone app will tell you your BAC within +/- 0.01%, maxing out at 0.20% (good luck even picking up your phone at that point). The custom semiconductor-based sensor is powered by the lightning port on your iPhone, so there’s no batteries or other extras required.

Pick up a DrinkMate Breathalyzer for $31.99.

This award winning breathalyzer will give you a quick, accurate BAC reading.
This award winning breathalyzer will give you a quick, accurate BAC reading.

BACtrack Trace Pro Breathalyzer – 38% off

The newest breathalyzer from BACtrack is built on award-winning, DOT/NHTSA-compliant, law enforcement-grade fuel cell sensor that’s packed into a sleek design. It’s lightning fast at estimating BAC with a one-touch startup, and even saves your last ten readings. It includes six separate mouthpieces so you and all your friends can keep one another accountable without giving each other a flu.

Get a BACtrack Trace Pro for $79.99.

This miniature BAC reader fits in any pocket and connects to your phone via Bluetooth.
This miniature BAC reader fits in any pocket and connects to your phone via Bluetooth.

BACtrack Vio Smartphone Breathalyzer – 20% off

The Vio is another awesome breathalyzer from BACtrack, emphasizing a small profile and connecting to your iPhone via Bluetooth. Just open the flip-up mouthpiece, breathe into it for 5 seconds, and the ZeroLine technology will give you an accurate BAC estimate, along with an estimate of how long to expect it to drop back down to 0.00%. There’s also a ‘guess your BAC’ function for passing time while you sober up.

Grab a BACtrack Vio for $39.99.

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