SAAQ Alcohol, Drugs, and Driving 3

Question 1

At what blood alcohol concentration does the risk of a fatal crash increase approximately 7 times compared to a sober driver?

Accepted Answer

0.08%

Answer

Research shows that at 0.08% BAC, crash risk is roughly 7 times higher than at 0% BAC.

Question 2

Which factor does NOT significantly affect how quickly alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

The colour of the alcoholic beverage

Answer

The colour of a drink has no effect on alcohol absorption; food, body weight, and drinking speed all do.

Question 3

A driver who refuses to provide a breath sample when lawfully demanded by police will face:

Accepted Answer

The same or greater penalties as a drunk driving conviction

Answer

Refusing a lawful breath demand carries penalties equal to or greater than those for a conviction at 0.08% BAC.

Question 4

How does fatigue interact with alcohol consumption when driving?

Accepted Answer

Fatigue and alcohol together multiply impairment beyond each effect alone

Answer

Fatigue and alcohol have a synergistic effect, causing combined impairment that exceeds either factor alone.

Question 5

Under Quebec's Administrative Licence Suspension (ALS) program, how long is the first suspension for a BAC at or above 0.08%?

Accepted Answer

90 days

Answer

A first ALS for a BAC of 0.08% or more results in an immediate 90-day administrative licence suspension.

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