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At the same speed, can alcohol increase a driver’s reaction distance?

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Yes, because it can increase reaction time.

Yes: alcohol can increase the time needed to perceive danger and begin responding. At the same speed, longer reaction time means travelling farther before braking. Reaction distance differs from braking distance; both contribute to stopping distance. No amount of alcohol guarantees unimpaired abilities.

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  • No, because distance travelled before braking is always fixed.

  • Yes, because it can increase reaction time.

  • No, because alcohol never changes reaction time.

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