Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving?
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If you are under the legal blood alcohol concentration limit, your driving isn’t impaired.
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If you can walk a straight line after drinking, it is safe to drive.
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Drinking coffee after alcohol helps you sober up quickly enough to drive.
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Alcohol affects judgement, which is needed for safe driving.
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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.
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