G2 Alcohol and Drug Impairment 2

Question 1

What is a Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST)?

Accepted Answer

A series of physical coordination and eye-movement tests to detect impairment

Answer

SFSTs are a battery of physical tests including walking a line and eye-movement checks that officers use to detect drug or alcohol impairment.

Question 2

What is a Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE)?

Accepted Answer

A specially trained police officer who assesses drug impairment

Answer

DREs are police officers with specialized training to evaluate drug impairment through a structured 12-step evaluation process.

Question 3

Under Canada's federal law, what is the THC blood concentration limit for fully licensed drivers before a drug-impaired driving charge applies?

Accepted Answer

2 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)

Answer

Federal law sets 2 ng/mL of THC in blood as the threshold for a less-serious drug-impaired driving charge; 5 ng/mL triggers a more serious per se offence.

Question 4

If police have reasonable grounds to suspect drug impairment, they may demand a G2 driver to:

Accepted Answer

Provide a urine or blood sample at a police station

Answer

Officers can legally demand blood or urine samples at a police station to confirm drug impairment when they have reasonable grounds.

Question 5

How does cannabis use affect a driver's ability to operate a vehicle safely?

Accepted Answer

It impairs judgment, reaction time, and coordination

Answer

Cannabis impairs multiple driving-critical functions including judgment, reaction time, and motor coordination, making it dangerous to drive.

G2 - Ontario G2 Driver's License Practice Test

G2 - Ontario G2 Driver's License Practice Test

G2 Alcohol and Drug Impairment 2