I've got stories I could tell like that too, fortunately my friends and I all survived the stupid driving stunts we did, and there were many. Of course, there's no guarantee that anyone will be safe until they figure out how dangerous it is; I remember hearing about some guys getting killed behind the wheel when I was in high school. I know exactly where you are coming from.

Drinking anything then driving is not a smart idea. Don't rely on your judgement once you start drinking, because you know how that goes. IMHO it's better to not drink at all, then you never have to worry about how much you've had, or if you're sober enough to drive.