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Alcohol, drugs and distractionsQuestion 47 of 318

How does alcohol act on a person’s body and mind?

  1. It is a stimulant. It improves attention and judgment.
  2. It is a stimulant. It makes reactions faster.
  3. It is a depressant. It lowers attention and judgment.
  4. It is a depressant. It makes people more careful.
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Correct answer: It is a depressant. It lowers attention and judgment.

Alcohol is a depressant, not a stimulant. Attention and concentration go down, and judgment gets worse.

Source: Driving a Passenger Vehicle (SAAQ, 2022), Chapter 6, Preventive Attitude > Drive Without Consuming Alcohol or Drugs, page 218

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026