How long after drinking does blood alcohol concentration reach its peak?
En español: ¿Cuánto tiempo después de beber alcanza la tasa de alcoholemia su punto máximo?
A
A few minutes after drinking
B
About one hour later
Correct answer
C
Five hours after drinking
D
Only the next day
Why this is the correct answer
Blood alcohol concentration peaks about one hour after drinking and then decreases very slowly. This is why it is not safe to drive soon after drinking.