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Which statement about beer is true?

  1. A glass of beer has as much alcohol as a glass of wine.
  2. Beer is safe because it has less alcohol than wine.
  3. Beer affects your driving less than any other drink.
  4. Beer cannot make you an impaired driver.
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Correct answer: A glass of beer has as much alcohol as a glass of wine.

A glass of beer, a glass of wine and an average cocktail hold about the same amount of alcohol. Even a small amount can impair some drivers.

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