NEW: It’s nearly time to ring in the New Year, and studies show more than one in three Americans plan to celebrate with some alcohol.

In addition to reminding people of the dangers of driving under the influence, AAA East Central also reminds partygoers of the dangers of driving with a hangover.

“Driving hungover can be just as dangerous as driving after having a few drinks,” said Jim Garrity, director of public affairs, AAA East Central. “After a night of drinking, many people will wake up with alcohol still in their blood or they will feel tired and disoriented.”

The only thing that will sober someone up is time. It can take between 75 and 90 minutes or longer for the body to eliminate the alcohol contained in one standard-sized drink, which is longer than many people would assume.

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, hangover symptoms peak when the blood alcohol concentration in the body returns to near zero. Symptoms can last 24 hours or longer, and can include: Fatigue and weakness, headaches and muscle aches, nausea and stomach pain, poor or decreased sleep, dehydration, vertigo, sensitivity to light and sound, anxiety, irritability and increased blood pressure.

“We wouldn’t advise that anybody drive with any of these symptoms, regardless of whether they are recovering from a night of celebrating or not,” continued Garrity.

New Year’s Day is the holiday for the most drunk drivers on the roads, and the most fatal crashes. The National Safety Council estimates that 375 people may die on U.S. roads this New Year’s Day.

And don’t be mad at the police if you get stopped for drunk driving. They may have just saved your life — and someone else’s. Be smart and be safe.