Which statement best describes the effect of alcohol on driving ability?

• A. It impairs judgement, slows reaction time, and reduces glare recovery
• B. It has no effect
• C. It improves driving skills
• D. It makes you more focused

Answer: (A)

Alcohol affects driving by impairing judgement, slowing reaction time, and reducing glare recovery. Impaired judgement means you’re more likely to misjudge distances, speeds, and safe gaps in traffic. Slower reaction time makes braking or steering adjustments take longer, so you can’t respond as quickly to hazards. Reduced glare recovery means your eyes take longer to adjust after exposure to bright lights, like oncoming headlights or sun glare, making hazards harder to see. Together, these effects greatly increase crash risk, even at low levels of drinking. The other statements don’t fit because alcohol does have a negative effect, it does not improve driving skills, and it certainly does not make you more focused.