Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving?
|
Drinking coffee after alcohol helps you sober up quickly enough to drive.
|
|
|
If you can walk a straight line after drinking, it is safe to drive.
|
|
|
Alcohol affects judgement, which is needed for safe driving.
|
|
|
If you are under the legal blood alcohol concentration limit, your driving isn’t impaired.
|
Explanation
Alcohol impairs judgment, which is essential for safe driving. It slows reaction time, reduces your ability to see clearly, and affects how you judge speed and distance. Alcohol also increases risk-taking behavior. Even a single drink can diminish your driving ability and significantly raise the risk of a crash.
Answer Statistics
🟢 This question is easy — 9.1% of our users get this question wrong.
Other questions in the same category: Alcohol and Drug Effects on Driving
Which of the following drugs could affect your ability to drive?Higher fines and increased license penalties may result from a third or subsequent alcohol-related conviction within:The amount of alcohol in a 5-ounce glass of wine can be compared to:It is against the law for anyone under the age of 21 to ______ alcohol.It is legal to drive with an alcoholic beverage container that has been opened if the container is:If you refuse to take a chemical test issued by a law enforcement officer, the DMV is required to:A chemical test is used to measure:Which of the following does alcohol affect?To regain their license, drivers whose license has been revoked as a result of DUI must meet several requirements, including an evaluation for alcohol and drug problems and paying a reinstatement fee.What happens to your license if you refuse to take a breath or blood test?
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: