K53 Learners Alcohol, Drugs and Fatigue 2

Question 1

What is the legal breath alcohol limit (in milligrams per 1 000 millilitres of breath) for an ordinary driver in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

0.24 mg per 1 000 ml

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0.10 mg per 1 000 ml

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0.50 mg per 1 000 ml

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0.35 mg per 1 000 ml

Question 2

If a traffic officer suspects you of drunk driving, which tests may legally be conducted?

Accepted Answer

A breath test, and if necessary a blood test

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Only a field sobriety walk-and-turn test

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Only a blood test at a hospital

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A urine test only

Question 3

Driving under the influence of alcohol in South Africa is classified as:

Accepted Answer

A criminal offence

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A minor traffic infringement

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Only an offence if an accident occurs

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A civil matter between the driver and insurer

Question 4

Which time of day is driver fatigue considered most dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Early afternoon and late at night / early morning hours

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Mid-morning between 10:00 and 12:00

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Rush hour between 07:00 and 09:00

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Sunset only

Question 5

You consumed alcohol the night before. You wake up early the next morning. Can you assume it is safe to drive?

Accepted Answer

No, alcohol may still be in your system and you could still be over the legal limit

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Yes, sleeping always removes all alcohol from your body

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Yes, if you feel fine you are safe to drive

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Yes, as long as more than 4 hours have passed

Question 6

What is the danger of combining alcohol with prescription tranquilisers or sleeping pills and then driving?

Accepted Answer

The combined effect is far more impairing than either substance alone

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The combination neutralises both effects

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It is safe if only a small amount of alcohol is consumed

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It only affects driving if taken within 30 minutes of driving

Question 7

What is the minimum penalty a court may impose for a first-time conviction of drunk driving in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

A fine or imprisonment, and possible cancellation of licence

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A written warning only

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Community service only

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Suspension of driving licence for one week