How long should you wait to drive after drinking alcohol, as a matter of safe practice?
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Correct answer to question 31 (General Knowledge): Allow enough time for all the alcohol to leave your body completely, not just until you feel sober
Why
Feeling sober is not a reliable sign that alcohol has cleared your system; the only safe standard is waiting until it has been fully eliminated, which coffee or a fixed rule of thumb cannot guarantee.
Updated: November 2026