What is the risk of driving under the influence of alcohol?

• A. Impaired judgment, slower reaction times, reduced coordination, and increased crash risk
• B. Better decision-making
• C. No effect on driving
• D. Only affects fatigue

Answer: (A)

Alcohol dulls driving skills by impairing judgment, slowing reaction times, and reducing coordination, which together greatly increase the chance of a crash. When judgment is impaired, you misjudge distances and speeds and underestimate hazards. Slower reaction times mean you need more distance to brake or steer away from a danger. Reduced coordination makes it harder to smoothly steer, brake, and control the vehicle’s movements. Because these effects compound, driving after drinking is much more risky than sober driving.

The other statements don’t fit because alcohol does not enhance decision-making, it does affect driving, and its impact is not limited to causing fatigue.