DKT Alcohol, Drugs and Fatigue

Question 1

The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a learner or P-plate driver in NSW is:

Accepted Answer

Zero (0.00)

Answer

0.05

Answer

0.02

Answer

0.08

Question 2

The general BAC limit for a fully licensed (unrestricted) driver in NSW is below:

Accepted Answer

0.05

Answer

0.08

Answer

0.02

Answer

0.10

Question 3

Which of the following is the only reliable way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration?

Accepted Answer

Allowing enough time for your body to process the alcohol

Answer

Drinking strong coffee

Answer

Having a cold shower

Answer

Eating a large meal

Question 4

Driving while affected by illegal drugs, or some prescription medicines, is dangerous because they can:

Accepted Answer

Impair your judgement, reaction time and coordination

Answer

Improve your concentration

Answer

Have no effect on driving ability

Answer

Only affect you the next day

Question 5

If a medicine label or your pharmacist warns the medicine may cause drowsiness, you should:

Accepted Answer

Not drive until you know how it affects you, and follow the advice

Answer

Take a double dose to feel normal

Answer

Ignore the warning if you feel fine

Answer

Only drive at night

Question 6

Early warning signs that you are too tired to drive safely include:

Accepted Answer

Yawning, sore eyes, drifting in the lane and difficulty concentrating

Answer

Feeling more alert than usual

Answer

Driving faster without noticing

Answer

Sharper vision and quicker reactions

Question 7

The safest action if you start to feel drowsy while driving is to:

Accepted Answer

Pull over somewhere safe and rest, or change drivers

Answer

Wind the window down and keep going

Answer

Turn the radio up loud

Answer

Drive faster to reach your destination sooner

Question 8

On a long trip, a good way to help prevent driver fatigue is to:

Accepted Answer

Take a regular break at least every two hours

Answer

Drive through the night when roads are quiet

Answer

Avoid all breaks to arrive sooner

Answer

Have a few drinks to relax before driving