Question 5174
What effect does alcohol have on the driver?
- Reduced perception of risk.
- It shortens the braking distance.
- An increased field of vision.
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Correct answer: Reduced perception of risk.
With alcohol, drivers perceive less risk than there actually is. They feel confident, overestimate what they can do, and accept risks they would not take when sober. Their field of vision also narrows, and because they react later, they need more meters to stop.