Tennessee Permit Practice Test

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If you have had several beers before driving, how can you reduce the effects of alcohol?

Taking a cold shower
Drinking several cups of coffee
Waiting several hours
Eating a heavy meal

The correct answer is: Waiting several hours

If you have consumed alcohol before driving, the most effective way to reduce the effects of alcohol is to wait several hours. Alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream over time, and the body processes it at a relatively constant rate. Waiting allows the body time to metabolize the alcohol, reducing its effects on your ability to drive safely. Drinking coffee, taking a cold shower, or eating a heavy meal do not actually neutralize or speed up the elimination of alcohol from the body. It may feel counterintuitive, but time is the only sure way to sober up after drinking alcohol.