Georgia Commercial Driver License Practice Test

What factor in the calculation of your BAC level depends on the speed of consumption?

1. Your weight

2. The amount you drink

3. How quickly you're drinking

4. Your age

The correct answer is: How quickly you're drinking

The factor in the calculation of your BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) level that depends on the speed of consumption is how quickly you're drinking. When alcohol is consumed rapidly, the body may not have sufficient time to metabolize it effectively. This leads to a quicker increase in the BAC level, as the alcohol enters the bloodstream faster than the liver can process it. For instance, drinking several shots of liquor in a short period can elevate BAC levels significantly, compared to having the same amount spread out over several hours. This rapid consumption can impair judgment and coordination much more quickly, increasing the risk of accidents and health issues. Other factors, such as weight, the amount you drink, and age, can influence BAC levels as well, but they do not directly relate to how fast the alcohol is consumed. Weight affects how alcohol impacts the body due to differences in body composition, the amount you drink obviously increases total alcohol content, and age can influence metabolism and overall health, but the critical factor here related to speed is indeed how quickly one drinks.