Does a-can of beer have a lesser effect on a driver compared to a whisky shot?
- Correct answer: No. They both have a more or less equal effect on the driver’s ability to drive safely.
- No, beer is not regarded as a drink which affects one’s driving.
- Yes, beer has more alcohol than whisky.
- No, the quantity of beer is greater and therefore its effect is greater.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: No. They both have a more or less equal effect on the driver’s ability to drive safely.
A can of beer and a shot of whisky contain roughly the same amount of alcohol: beer is weaker but comes in a larger volume, while whisky is stronger but served in a small glass. So their effect on driving is about equal. Beer is a real alcoholic drink and impairs concentration, judgement and reaction time just like spirits.