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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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