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Alcohol, Drugs & Demerit Points

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a Queensland learner or P1 driver?

  • a.Zero (0.00)
  • b.0.02
  • c.0.05
  • d.0.08

Learner, P1 and P2 provisional drivers in Queensland must have a zero (0.00) blood alcohol concentration whenever they drive. (Your Keys to Driving in Queensland)

Alcohol, Drugs & Demerit Points

What is the general blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a fully licensed (open licence) driver in Queensland?

  • a.0.00
  • b.0.02
  • c.Under 0.05
  • d.0.08

An open licence holder must stay under 0.05, but learner and provisional drivers must remain at zero until they gain an open licence. (Your Keys to Driving in Queensland)

Alcohol, Drugs & Demerit Points

How does the demerit point threshold for a learner or provisional driver compare with an open licence holder?

  • a.It is higher for learners
  • b.It is lower; new drivers reach their limit and face action with fewer points than open licence holders
  • c.It is exactly the same
  • d.Demerit points do not apply to learners

Learner and provisional drivers have a lower demerit point threshold than open licence holders, so a smaller number of offences can lead to suspension. Check the current figure with the official source. (Your Keys to Driving in Queensland)

Alcohol, Drugs & Demerit Points

Which statement about drug driving in Queensland is correct?

  • a.Only alcohol can be tested at the roadside
  • b.Illegal drugs are acceptable if you feel fine
  • c.Medicines never affect driving ability
  • d.It is an offence to drive with certain drugs present, and police conduct roadside drug testing

It is an offence to drive with prescribed illegal drugs in your system; police carry out roadside saliva testing, and some medicines can also impair driving. (Your Keys to Driving in Queensland)

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