G2 Alcohol and Drug Impairment 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for G2 drivers in Ontario?
- 0.08%
- 0.05%
- 0.00% (Correct answer)
- 0.04%
Correct answer: 0.00%
G2 novice drivers must maintain a BAC of 0.00% under Ontario's zero tolerance policy for graduated licence holders.
Question 2: If a G2 driver is found to have any detectable alcohol while driving, what is the immediate roadside consequence?
- A $50 fine only
- An immediate 24-hour licence suspension (Correct answer)
- Permanent cancellation of the G2 licence
- A verbal warning from the officer
Correct answer: An immediate 24-hour licence suspension
Ontario law requires an immediate 24-hour administrative roadside licence suspension for any novice driver with a detectable BAC.
Question 3: What is the BAC limit that applies to fully licensed (G class) drivers in Ontario before criminal charges may apply?
- 0.05%
- 0.08% (Correct answer)
- 0.10%
- 0.00%
Correct answer: 0.08%
A BAC of 0.08% or higher triggers criminal impaired driving charges under the federal Criminal Code for fully licensed drivers.
Question 4: A G2 driver's BAC is measured at 0.03% during a roadside stop. What will happen?
- No action is taken since it is below 0.05%
- They receive only a verbal warning
- An immediate 24-hour licence suspension is issued (Correct answer)
- A $100 fine is applied
Correct answer: An immediate 24-hour licence suspension is issued
Any detectable BAC, even 0.03%, triggers an immediate 24-hour suspension for G2 drivers under zero tolerance rules.
Question 5: Ontario's zero tolerance rule for G2 drivers applies to which substances?
- Alcohol only
- Cannabis only
- Alcohol, cannabis, and other drugs (Correct answer)
- Only illegal street drugs
Correct answer: Alcohol, cannabis, and other drugs
Zero tolerance covers alcohol, cannabis, and other drugs for G2 novice drivers, not just one substance.
Question 6: What happens to a G2 driver who refuses to provide a breath sample when lawfully requested by police?
- They receive a warning and are released
- They face the same legal penalties as failing the test (Correct answer)
- They pay a small administrative fee
- Refusal is a protected legal right with no consequence
Correct answer: They face the same legal penalties as failing the test
Refusing a breath sample is a criminal offence that carries the same consequences as failing, to prevent drivers from avoiding the test.
Question 7: The 24-hour roadside suspension issued to a G2 driver with any BAC is best described as:
- A criminal record entry
- An administrative roadside measure, not a criminal charge (Correct answer)
- A permanent licence cancellation
- An automatic court summons
Correct answer: An administrative roadside measure, not a criminal charge
The 24-hour suspension is an administrative measure imposed at the roadside and does not create a criminal record.
G2 Alcohol and Drug Impairment 1
What is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for G2 drivers in Ontario?