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Alcohol, drugs and fitnessQuestion 318 of 412

What can happen to the vision of a driver who has had alcohol?

  1. The driver sees the road in a sharper way
  2. The driver sees farther than before
  3. The driver may not see hazards that come from the side
  4. The driver can see well in glare
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Correct answer: The driver may not see hazards that come from the side

Alcohol reduces side vision. A car or a person at the side can be missed.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 7, Personal strategies: Facts about alcohol, page 104

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026