Car permit · Alcohol and drugs
About how long does it take a typical person's body to break down the alcohol from a single drink?
Correct answer: About one hour.
Answer options
- AAbout one hour Correct
- BAbout half an hour
- CAbout an hour and a half
Why
On average, the body clears about one standard drink per hour, and nothing can hurry that along. Coffee, cold showers, and exercise do not make you sober any sooner; only time works.
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Topic: Alcohol and drugs License: Car permit
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