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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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