The important thing is getting even mildly drunk, even once only, before you are confident driving. 5 years as in the US are way too much as you will confidentl

The important thing is getting even mildly drunk, even once only, before you are confident driving. 5 years as in the US are way too much as you will confidently drive drunk without understanding the effect. In other countries you will probably be drunk for the first time around the time you're taking driving lessons, or earlier.