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Alcohol, Drugs & Demerit Points

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a Victorian learner permit holder?

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

Learner and probationary drivers in Victoria must have a zero (0.00) blood alcohol concentration whenever they drive. (Road to Solo Driving)

Alcohol, Drugs & Demerit Points

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

  • 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 probationary drivers must remain at zero. Alcohol slows reaction time even below the limit. (Road to Solo Driving)

Alcohol, Drugs & Demerit Points

Compared with a fully licensed driver, how many demerit points can a Victorian learner or probationary driver accumulate before facing suspension?

  • a.The same as a full licence holder
  • b.Fewer points; a learner or probationary driver is suspended after 5 demerit points in any 12-month period✓
  • c.More points, because they are still learning
  • d.Demerit points do not apply to learners

Learner and probationary drivers have a lower threshold: incurring 5 or more demerit points within any 12-month period leads to a licence sanction. (Road to Solo Driving)

Alcohol, Drugs & Demerit Points

Which statement about drug driving in Victoria is correct?

  • a.Only alcohol is tested at the roadside
  • b.Illegal drugs are fine if you feel able to drive
  • c.Prescription medicines never affect your driving
  • d.It is an offence to drive with certain illegal drugs in your body, and police conduct roadside drug testing✓

It is an offence to drive with prescribed illegal drugs present, and police carry out roadside saliva testing. Some medicines can also impair driving. (Road to Solo Driving)

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