Safe drivingQuestion 159 of 215

A friend has had too much to drink. What will help the friend become sober?

  1. A cup of strong coffee.
  2. A cold shower.
  3. A big meal.
  4. Only the passing of time.
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Correct answer: Only the passing of time.

Time is the only thing that lowers blood alcohol. Coffee, food, cold showers and exercise do not speed it up.

Source: Yukon Driver's Basic Handbook: Cars and Light Trucks (Government of Yukon, © 2022), Chapter 7, Alcohol impaired driving, page 100

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026