DKTKey points on alcohol for the Australian Capital Territory learner test. Each answer is checked against the official Australian Capital Territory handbook or road rules; use the practice-question links to test yourself.
How can one or two alcoholic drinks affect your driving?
Answer: They slow your reactions and affect your judgement
Even if you feel unaffected, one or two drinks reduce your reaction time and judgement.
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Alcohol is a depressant. What does that mean for your driving?
Answer: It slows how quickly your brain works
A depressant slows brain function, so you respond and decide more slowly.
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After drinking alcohol, what could happen to your judgement of speed?
Answer: You may misjudge your speed and the speed of others
Alcohol reduces your ability to judge speed and distance.
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What is the only sure way to stay under the legal alcohol limit when driving?
Answer: Do not drink any alcohol at all before driving
The simplest way to drive safely is not to drink at all if you intend to drive.