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The first abilities typically impaired as BAC rises include:

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Judgment and inhibition, followed by coordination and reaction time

A Only the ability to walk
B Only vision
C Judgment and inhibition, followed by coordination and reaction time
D Nothing is impaired

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As BAC rises, alcohol typically first affects judgment and inhibition — leading to poorer decisions and lowered self-control — followed by impaired coordination, balance, and reaction time as consumption continues. This progression explains why an intoxicated customer may make risky choices before showing obvious physical signs like stumbling. For servers, it underscores the importance of early monitoring: by the time coordination is visibly affected, the customer's judgment has usually been impaired for some time, making intervention more urgent.

Source: Responsible Beverage Service — Progression of Impairment

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Alcohol-and-the-body questions cover absorption, blood alcohol concentration, the factors that change it (weight, food, sex, medication) and the myths about sobering up. Understanding the physiology is what lets a server judge intoxication rather than guess. This is one of 9 Seller-Server questions on alcohol and the body, each with a full explanation on a single study page.

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