DKT Car Driver Knowledge Test – Alcohol and Drugs 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In NSW, the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a full licence holder is:
- Zero
- Under 0.02
- Under 0.05 (Correct answer)
- Under 0.08
Correct answer: Under 0.05
Full licence holders in NSW must stay under 0.05 BAC.
In NSW, full licence holders must maintain a BAC below 0.05. Learner and provisional licence holders must maintain zero BAC. Penalties for exceeding limits include fines, licence suspension, and criminal charges.
Question 2: Which group of drivers must have a zero BAC in NSW?
- Only learner drivers
- Learner and P1 provisional drivers
- Learner, P1 and P2 provisional drivers (Correct answer)
- All drivers under 25
Correct answer: Learner, P1 and P2 provisional drivers
All learner and provisional (P1 and P2) licence holders must maintain zero BAC.
NSW road rules require zero BAC for learner drivers, P1 provisional drivers, and P2 provisional drivers. This applies regardless of age, and there is no 'safe' amount of alcohol for these licence classes.
Question 3: How long should you wait after drinking before driving?
- 30 minutes per drink
- 1 hour per standard drink minimum (Correct answer)
- 2 hours per drink
- Until you feel sober
Correct answer: 1 hour per standard drink minimum
As a guide, allow at least one hour per standard drink before driving.
The body processes approximately one standard drink per hour. However, this varies by individual factors including weight, gender, food consumption, and liver function. The only way to be certain is to wait or use a personal breathalyser.
Question 4: Driving under the influence of illegal drugs in NSW results in:
- A warning only
- Automatic licence disqualification (Correct answer)
- A small fine
- Community service only
Correct answer: Automatic licence disqualification
Drug driving in NSW results in automatic licence disqualification, fines, and possible imprisonment.
NSW has zero tolerance for illegal drug driving. Mobile Drug Testing (MDT) detects THC, MDMA, and methylamphetamine. Penalties include immediate licence suspension, fines up to $3,300, and disqualification for first offence.
Question 5: A standard drink contains approximately:
- 5 grams of alcohol
- 10 grams of alcohol (Correct answer)
- 15 grams of alcohol
- 20 grams of alcohol
Correct answer: 10 grams of alcohol
An Australian standard drink contains 10 grams (12.5ml) of pure alcohol.
In Australia, a standard drink contains 10 grams of alcohol. Examples: 285ml of full-strength beer, 100ml of wine, or 30ml of spirits. Standard drink labels are required on all packaged alcohol.
Question 6: Prescription medications can affect your driving ability. You should:
- Ignore warnings and drive normally
- Check the label and ask your pharmacist about driving effects (Correct answer)
- Only worry about painkillers
- Drive only short distances
Correct answer: Check the label and ask your pharmacist about driving effects
Always check medication labels and consult your pharmacist about effects on driving.
Many prescription and over-the-counter medications (antihistamines, painkillers, sleeping tablets, anxiety medications) can impair driving. Always check for drowsiness warnings and ask your doctor or pharmacist about driving safety.
DKT Car Driver Knowledge Test – Alcohol and Drugs 2
In NSW, the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a full licence holder is: