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

Learner and provisional (P1 and P2) drivers must have a zero blood alcohol concentration. Any alcohol in your system while driving on an L or P licence is an offence.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

0.05

Answer

Fully licensed drivers must keep their blood alcohol concentration below 0.05. Learner and provisional drivers must be at zero. Driving over the limit is a serious offence.

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

Only time lowers your BAC as the liver processes alcohol at a roughly fixed rate. Coffee, food, exercise or a shower may make you feel more alert but do not reduce your BAC.

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

Illegal drugs and some medicines slow your reactions, impair judgement and coordination, and can cause drowsiness. Police conduct random drug testing and driving while drug-affected is an offence.

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

Some prescription and over-the-counter medicines cause drowsiness or affect concentration. Check the label, ask your pharmacist or doctor, and do not drive if you may be impaired.

Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) Practice Test

Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) Practice Test

DKT Alcohol, Drugs and Fatigue