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Alcohol, Drugs & DUI Penalties

Which ability is usually affected first by alcohol?

  • A.Hearing music
  • B.Sense of taste
  • C.Ability to grow tired
  • D.Judgment and self-control
Correct answer

D. Judgment and self-control

Why

Alcohol impairs judgment early, which is why drinkers often overestimate their fitness to drive. Reaction time, vision, and coordination worsen as BAC rises.

Manual topic: California Driver Handbook - Alcohol and Drugs · From the California Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (CAC-088).

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