Question 7812
Can a driver's blood alcohol level be determined based on the amount and type of alcohol consumed?
- Yes; this is enough information to determine a driver's blood alcohol level.
- No; the blood alcohol level depends on many other factors.
- Yes; knowing only the amount of alcohol consumed, the level can be calculated precisely.
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Correct answer: No; the blood alcohol level depends on many other factors.
No. Knowing how much you have drunk and what you have been drinking is not enough to determine your alcohol level. Your weight, sex, age, whether you eat, how quickly you drink, fatigue, and the time of day also affect it. That is why two people who drink the same amount can have different alcohol levels.