Theory test topic
Alcohol, drugs and fatigue
Alcohol limits differ for learners and novices. Fatigue questions focus on what to do.
33 questions on this topic in our bank
The rules in brief
- 1
20 mg for learners
Learner, novice and professional drivers have a limit of 20 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood.
Source: RSA, Rules of the Road
- 2
50 mg for others
Other drivers have a limit of 50 mg per 100 ml of blood.
Source: RSA, Rules of the Road
- 3
Drugs and medicine
Some medicines affect driving. Read the label and ask your pharmacist.
Source: RSA, Rules of the Road
- 4
Tired? Stop
Pull in somewhere safe. A coffee and a 15 minute nap help for a short time.
Source: RSA, Rules of the Road
Try 8 sample questions
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Question 1 of 8
What are the drink driving penalties for a learner driver with a blood alcohol concentrate (BAC) of 20 mg to 80 mg per 100 millilitres of blood?
Explanation: Alcohol is a major factor in crashes that lead to death and injury. Research proves that even small amounts of alcohol affect your judgement and ability to drive. It is illegal to drive with alcohol levels above the legal limits.
Question 2 of 8
What is the maximum penalty on conviction for drug driving?
Explanation: Drivers should be aware of the severe penalties if they chose to drive having taken drugs and are detected. Drug driving is extremely dangerous due to the effect drugs have on the brain.
Question 3 of 8
What should the driver do if they are driving and feel tired?
Explanation: Driving when you are tired can be very dangerous, and it may cause you to micro-sleep (or nod off momentarily). At 100 km/h you travel at 28 metres a second, so if you micro-sleep for just 4 seconds you would travel over 100 metres without being in control of the vehicle. Never drive if you are fighting sleep.
Question 4 of 8
What are the drink driving penalties for a driver with a blood alcohol concentrate (BAC) of 80 mg to 100 mg per 100 millilitres of blood?
Explanation: Alcohol is a major factor in crashes that lead to death and injury. Research proves that even small amounts of alcohol affect your judgement and ability to drive. It is illegal to drive with alcohol levels above the legal limits.
Question 5 of 8
What is the maximum disqualification period imposed in court where the learner driver has a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level in excess of 80 mg?
Explanation: Where a learner driver has failed to pay a fixed penalty notice they will be summonsed to court where a judge can apply a disqualification period of between 1-6 yrs.
Question 6 of 8
What are the drink driving penalties for a professional driver holding a full car licence and found to have a blood alcohol concentrate (BAC) of 20 mg to 80 mg per 100 millilitres of blood?
Explanation: Alcohol is a major factor in crashes that lead to death and injury. Research proves that even small amounts of alcohol affect your judgement and ability to drive. It is illegal to drive with alcohol levels above the legal limits.
Question 7 of 8
According to the Pre-Crash Report, which gender was more likely to drink and drive and be involved a fatal collision?
Explanation: vehicles do not have an automatic right of way at junctions. As a driver you should pay particular attention to vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists and be aware that they are entitled to use the road in safety.
Question 8 of 8
What type of drink should be given to a person who has been injured in a collision?
Explanation: A person who has been injured in a collision should not be given anything to drink, as this could cause them to choke. Ideally trained personnel should be consulted before attending to an injured person. Call the emergency services (on 999 or 112) or make sure that someone else has called them.
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