Safe and Responsible Driving
How does alcohol primarily affect a driver's ability?
- ○It improves concentration at low doses
- ✓It impairs judgement, slows reaction time and reduces coordination
- ○It only affects vision, not reaction time
- ○Its effects are only felt after 3 or more drinks
Correct answer
It impairs judgement, slows reaction time and reduces coordination
Alcohol impairs judgement, slows reactions and reduces coordination even at low levels, making driving dangerous.
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