Car permit · Alcohol and drugs
How much alcohol does it take to start weakening your judgment, memory, concentration and perception?
Correct answer: Even a very small amount.
Answer options
- AOnly enough to put your BAC over the legal limit
- BEven a very small amount Correct
- COnly enough to push your BAC above 0.05%
Why
Alcohol begins to dull these mental skills from the very first drink. You do not need to be over the legal limit for your driving to become less skillful and less careful.
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Topic: Alcohol and drugs License: Car permit
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This question is part of How Alcohol Affects Your Driving (15 questions). Take the full set and check your score.
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