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Alcohol, drugs and distractionsQuestion 43 of 318

How does alcohol change the way a driver looks at the road?

  1. The driver looks behind more often.
  2. The driver tends to stare at one spot or object.
  3. The driver checks the sides more often.
  4. The driver sees distances more clearly.
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Correct answer: The driver tends to stare at one spot or object.

Under the influence of alcohol, a driver stares at one spot. The driver also judges distances less well and sees danger signs less well.

Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 1, The Driver > Alcohol, page 68

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026