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Safe drivingQuestion 118 of 202

A person says that alcohol makes them drive better. What does alcohol really do?

It slows thinking and reaction time
It makes reactions faster
It makes the driver more careful
It improves judgment

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Correct answer: It slows thinking and reaction time

Alcohol gives a false sense of confidence. It slows your thinking and your reactions.

Source: Driver's Manual: A guide to safely operate cars and light trucks (Government of the Northwest Territories, revised August 2022), Chapter 9, Alcohol, page 146

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026

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