At BAC levels around 0.01 to 0.03, which statements are true about impairment?

• A. Important body functions can be affected
• B. There is no impairment
• C. Only high levels impair function
• D. Impairment only occurs in coordination, not judgment

Answer: (A)

At this low level of BAC, the brain’s processing slows and multiple functions can be affected, not just one isolated skill. You may notice slower reaction times, reduced attention, poorer coordination, and impaired judgment. So it’s true that important body functions can be affected even at 0.01 to 0.03. It isn’t accurate to say there’s no impairment at these levels, nor to claim impairment only appears at higher levels, or that impairment is limited to coordination while judgment stays fine.