Führerschein Alkohol, Drogen und Fahruntüchtigkeit 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for regular drivers in Germany?
- 0.3 per mille (‰)
- 0.5 per mille (‰) (Correct answer)
- 0.8 per mille (‰)
- 1.0 per mille (‰)
Correct answer: 0.5 per mille (‰)
In Germany, the general BAC limit for drivers is 0.5 per mille (‰); exceeding this is an administrative offense (Ordnungswidrigkeit).
Question 2: What BAC limit applies to novice drivers (less than 2 years of experience) and drivers under 21 in Germany?
- 0.5 per mille (‰)
- 0.3 per mille (‰)
- 0.0 per mille (‰) (Correct answer)
- 0.2 per mille (‰)
Correct answer: 0.0 per mille (‰)
Novice drivers and those under 21 must maintain a BAC of 0.0‰ (zero tolerance) while driving under German law.
Question 3: At what BAC level does driving in Germany automatically become a criminal offense (absolute Fahruntüchtigkeit)?
- 0.5 per mille (‰)
- 1.1 per mille (‰) (Correct answer)
- 0.8 per mille (‰)
- 1.5 per mille (‰)
Correct answer: 1.1 per mille (‰)
A BAC of 1.1‰ or above constitutes absolute driving incapacity (absolute Fahruntüchtigkeit) and is automatically a criminal offense regardless of observed driving behavior.
Question 4: What is the minimum fine for a first offense of driving with a BAC between 0.5‰ and 1.09‰ in Germany?
- €100
- €250
- €500 (Correct answer)
- €1,000
Correct answer: €500
A first offense of driving with a BAC of 0.5–1.09‰ results in a fine of at least €500, plus 2 points in the driver's record and a 1-month driving ban.
Question 5: How many points in the Fahreignungsregister (driving record) does a first alcohol offense with BAC 0.5–1.09‰ result in?
- 1 point
- 2 points (Correct answer)
- 3 points
- 4 points
Correct answer: 2 points
A first alcohol offense with BAC 0.5–1.09‰ results in 2 points in the German Fahreignungsregister driving record.
Question 6: Which statement about alcohol and driving ability is correct?
- Alcohol improves confidence and reduces hesitation while driving
- Alcohol only affects reaction time at BAC above 0.5‰
- Even small amounts of alcohol can impair reaction time and judgment (Correct answer)
- Alcohol has no measurable effect at the 0.5‰ legal limit
Correct answer: Even small amounts of alcohol can impair reaction time and judgment
Even small amounts of alcohol impair reaction time, coordination, and judgment well before reaching the legal limit of 0.5‰.
Question 7: What test can German police compel a driver to undergo to provide legally admissible evidence of alcohol impairment?
- A written self-declaration about drinking habits
- A blood test (Blutprobe) (Correct answer)
- A urine test only
- A roadside breathalyzer test used as final evidence
Correct answer: A blood test (Blutprobe)
Police can require a blood test (Blutprobe), which provides the most legally admissible evidence of BAC and can be ordered by police or a court in Germany.
Führerschein Alkohol, Drogen und Fahruntüchtigkeit 1
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for regular drivers in Germany?