K53 Learners Alcohol, Drugs and Fatigue 3

Question 1

Which of the following methods will effectively and quickly sober up a person who has been drinking?

Accepted Answer

None of the above — only time reduces blood alcohol

Answer

Drinking strong black coffee

Answer

Exercising or going for a jog

Answer

Eating a large meal

Question 2

The use of cannabis (dagga/marijuana) and driving in South Africa is:

Accepted Answer

Illegal and an offence under the National Road Traffic Act

Answer

Legal if you have a medical prescription

Answer

Permitted for drivers over 21 years of age

Answer

Only an offence if the driver causes an accident

Question 3

How does fatigue affect a driver's reaction time?

Accepted Answer

It significantly slows reaction time, similar to alcohol impairment

Answer

It has no effect on reaction time

Answer

It slightly improves reaction time

Answer

It only affects reaction time on motorways

Question 4

A passenger in your vehicle notices you are showing signs of fatigue. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Stop, rest, then allow the passenger to drive if licensed

Answer

The passenger should take over driving if they are licensed

Answer

Continue driving but let the passenger navigate to keep you alert

Answer

Open the windows and carry on to your destination

Question 5

Which of the following statements about the legal blood alcohol limit is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

Any amount of alcohol can impair driving ability, even below the legal limit

Answer

You are safe to drive as long as you stay just below the legal limit

Answer

The legal limit guarantees that driving ability is unaffected

Answer

The legal limit applies only to drivers over 25 years of age

Question 6

What should a driver do to prevent fatigue on a long journey?

Accepted Answer

Plan rest stops every 2 hours or 200 kilometres

Answer

Drive non-stop to arrive sooner and then rest

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Only stop when they feel very tired

Answer

Drive faster to reduce the time on the road

Question 7

If you are stopped at a roadblock and refuse to take a breathalyser test, what are the consequences in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Refusal is an offence and you may be arrested and required to submit to a blood test

Answer

You are free to go as there is no compulsion to take the test

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You will receive a fine but cannot be arrested

Answer

You must only submit to a blood test, not a breath test