Alcohol EffectsQuestion 29 of 100
A patron tells the server, 'I can hold my liquor — five drinks doesn't even affect me.' What does high alcohol tolerance actually mean for the server's duty?
a.Tolerant drinkers can be served unlimited drinks because they remain unimpaired
b.Tolerance affects behavioral signs of impairment but does NOT reduce BAC or actual physical impairment; refusal is still required when obviously intoxicated
c.Tolerant drinkers should be served only beer, never spirits
d.Tolerance is only an issue for drivers under 21
Explanation
Tolerance is the brain's adaptation that masks behavioral signs (slurred speech, stumbling) at a given BAC. The drinker's reaction time, judgment, vision, and motor coordination are still impaired at the same BAC as a non-tolerant person, and their BAC is identical for DUI purposes. In fact, tolerant drinkers are MORE dangerous because they appear sober while being legally too drunk to drive. Servers should not be reassured by 'I can handle it' statements.
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