New York DMV Permit Written TestAlcohol and Drug LawsEasy
A driver consumes two standard alcoholic drinks over the course of one hour. Assuming they are of average weight and metabolism, approximately how long will it take for their body to eliminate most of the alcohol from these two drinks?
- AApproximately 30 minutes
- BApproximately 2-3 hours
- CApproximately 4-5 hours
- DApproximately 1 hour
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Approximately 2-3 hours
The body eliminates alcohol at a relatively constant rate, typically around one standard drink per hour. For two drinks, it would take approximately two hours to eliminate most of the alcohol.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is too short; the body takes longer to process even one drink.
- C. This is generally too long for just two standard drinks, assuming average metabolism.
- D. This might be enough for one drink, but not two.
Alcohol Elimination Rate
The human body eliminates alcohol at a relatively constant rate, typically about one standard drink per hour, regardless of how quickly it was consumed.
- Rate is approximately 0.015% BAC per hour.
- No 'quick fix' to speed up elimination (e.g., coffee, cold showers).
- Factors like weight, sex, and liver health can slightly affect the rate.
Memory trick: One drink an hour, power to clear!