Alcohol, drugs and penaltiesQuestion 66 of 288

How does drinking fast change your BAC?

  1. It lowers your BAC.
  2. It makes no difference.
  3. It slows your reaction only.
  4. It raises your BAC faster.
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Correct answer: It raises your BAC faster.

Your body cannot break down alcohol as fast as you drink it.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, January 2025), Impaired driving, page 35

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