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It increases the stopping distance
Ethyl alcohol initially has a euphoric effect, but as the dose increases it depresses all functions of the central nervous system, leading to slower reflexes, an increased stopping distance for the driver, and visual disturbances.
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It decreases the stopping distance
It increases the stopping distance
Alcohol never affects the stopping distance, only the safety distance
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