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A new federally funded cellphone app allows people who may have had one too many to get an idea just how drunk they are.
On the Maryland app, users enter their sex, height, and weight, and number of drinks consumed to figure out their blood-alcohol content. Two interactive games test reaction time and cognitive agility. And it uses GPS technology to call cabs and preload phone numbers for potential designated drivers.
The app is called ENDUI, or "End DUI." Government and state officials announced its launch Thursday. The app is funded by federal money reserved for drunken-driving education efforts. It's among several in a handful of states to tackle drunken driving. Maryland's is one of the most elaborate. The app was developed by the Maryland Highway Safety Office for about $50,000. It's available for free on Android and iPhone.