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Safe drivingQuestion 122 of 215

Why is a driver who is impaired by drugs or alcohol so dangerous?

  1. Drugs and alcohol make a driver too cautious.
  2. Drugs and alcohol only affect a driver's eyesight.
  3. Drugs and alcohol cause confusion and slow reactions.
  4. Drugs and alcohol only matter on long trips.
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Correct answer: Drugs and alcohol cause confusion and slow reactions.

Impaired drivers think less clearly and react slowly. They are much more likely to cause a crash with serious injury or death.

Source: Yukon Driver's Basic Handbook: Cars and Light Trucks (Government of Yukon, © 2022), Chapter 1, Be fit to drive, page 6

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026