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Your friend insists they are 'fine to drive' after several drinks and points out they are not stumbling. Why should you still stop them?
- A.Because only the police can judge impairment
- B.Because walking ability is the legal test for DUI
- C.Because judgment and reaction are impaired long before obvious physical signs like stumbling appear, so self-assessment after drinking is unreliable
- D.You should not; if they can walk, they can drive
Correct answer
C. Because judgment and reaction are impaired long before obvious physical signs like stumbling appear, so self-assessment after drinking is unreliable
Why
Alcohol first damages the very judgment a person would use to decide whether they are sober. Visible clumsiness is a late sign, so intervene early and arrange another ride.
Manual topic: Official Florida Driver License Handbook - Alcohol, Drugs & DUI Penalties · From the Florida Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (FLC-099).