Underage drinking can lead to which of the following legal penalties?

• A. It can lead to legal penalties such as loss of driving privileges
• B. It is ignored by law
• C. It is allowed with parental consent
• D. It has no consequences

Answer: (A)

Underage drinking is illegal and penalties are used to deter it and protect safety. A common consequence for a minor who drinks or is found with alcohol is the suspension or loss of driving privileges, sometimes alongside fines or other sanctions. This penalty directly impacts the ability to drive, which is a key public-safety concern when alcohol is involved. It shows that underage drinking carries real legal consequences, not just a warning. The other statements don’t fit because the law does enforce penalties, parental consent does not legalize underage drinking, and there are consequences beyond those.