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Alcohol, Drugs & Demerit Points

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

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

Learner and provisional (P1 and P2) drivers in South Australia must have a zero (0.00) blood alcohol concentration whenever they drive. (The Driver's Handbook)

Alcohol, Drugs & Demerit Points

What is the general blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a fully licensed driver in South Australia?

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

A fully licensed driver must stay under 0.05, but learner and provisional drivers must remain at zero until they gain a full licence. (The Driver's Handbook)

Alcohol, Drugs & Demerit Points

How does the demerit point threshold for a learner or P1 driver compare with a full licence holder in South Australia?

  • a.It is higher for new drivers
  • b.It is lower; new drivers face disqualification after accumulating fewer demerit points✓
  • c.It is exactly the same
  • d.Demerit points do not apply to new drivers

Learner and P1 drivers face disqualification after accumulating fewer demerit points than a full licence holder. Confirm the current figure with the official source. (The Driver's Handbook)

Alcohol, Drugs & Demerit Points

Which statement about drug driving in South Australia is correct?

  • a.Only alcohol is tested by police
  • b.Illegal drugs are acceptable if you feel able to drive
  • c.Medicines never affect driving
  • 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, and police carry out roadside saliva testing. Some medicines can also impair driving. (The Driver's Handbook)

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