Revision question · Hazard awareness

How does drinking alcohol affect your driving behaviour?

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It improves judgement skills

It increases confidence

It leads to faster reactions

It increases concentration

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It increases confidenceThis was the right answer

Alcohol can increase confidence to a point where your driving behaviour might become ‘out of character’. Sensible behaviour might change to risk-taking behaviour. Never let yourself or your friends get into this situation.

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Rule 95Highway Code rule · Alcohol harms speed judgement and reactions while creating false confidence; it may remain into the evening or next morning. Arrange alternative transport.

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