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Alcohol, Drugs & DUI Penalties

Why can a person with a high tolerance to alcohol still be legally impaired?

  • A.Tolerance changes the legal BAC limit for that person
  • B.Tolerance means alcohol is not in their blood
  • C.Tolerance only matters for drivers over 21
  • D.Feeling less drunk does not lower BAC or restore driving skills - the legal limit is based on BAC
Correct answer

D. Feeling less drunk does not lower BAC or restore driving skills - the legal limit is based on BAC

Why

Tolerance may hide the feeling of drunkenness, but it does not lower BAC or make driving safe. A driver can feel fine and still be above the legal limit.

Manual topic: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) - Chapter 5: Laws and Related Issues · From the Pennsylvania Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (PAC-095).

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