Alcohol · Drugs

31 questions · Based on public Transport WA materials · English explanations and handbook references

Q0012Quiz 1

What is the minimum penalty for a novice driver with a BAC over 0.00%?

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Answer: B

Official answer: fine + points. For a novice driver, the minimum penalty for a BAC over 0.00% is a fine and points.

📖 Reference: 1.3.3 / 1.3.4 — Blood alcohol concentration (BAC). All novice drivers are subject to a zero blood alcohol limit (0.00%). The BAC limit for full licence drivers is 0.05%. Alcohol slows down your reaction time to road hazards and gives you a false sense of confidence.

Q0015Quiz 1

Are passengers allowed to travel in the back of a utility or in an open load space?

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Answer: C

Pickup truck beds / open loading areas must not carry passengers.

📖 Reference: 1.4 / 5.4 — Regulations for your car. Passengers are not allowed to travel in the back of a utility or in an open load space. All occupants must be appropriately restrained.

Q0028Quiz 1

Is it an offence to refuse a breath test for alcohol?

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Answer: B

Refusing to take a breath alcohol test is against the law.

📖 Reference: 1.3.3 / 1.3.4 — Blood alcohol concentration (BAC). All novice drivers are subject to a zero blood alcohol limit (0.00%). The BAC limit for full licence drivers is 0.05%. Alcohol slows down your reaction time to road hazards and gives you a false sense of confidence.

Q0035Quiz 2

How do even small amounts of alcohol affect your driving?

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Answer: A

A small amount of alcohol can make you overestimate your driving ability—and that's the most dangerous part.

📖 Reference: 1.3.3 / 1.3.4 — Blood alcohol concentration (BAC). All novice drivers are subject to a zero blood alcohol limit (0.00%). The BAC limit for full licence drivers is 0.05%. Alcohol slows down your reaction time to road hazards and gives you a false sense of confidence.

Q0047Quiz 2

If a vehicle is overtaking you and there is not enough distance for it to complete the manoeuvre safely, what should you do?

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Answer: B

When another driver doesn't have enough room to overtake, slow down to let them merge in ahead—do not speed up.

📖 Reference: 3.16 — Overtaking. To overtake safely you must get a good view of the road ahead, check mirrors and blind spots, and only overtake when it is safe. You must not exceed the speed limit to overtake, and you must not overtake unless it can be done safely.

Q0054Quiz 2

Does drinking alcohol and driving increase the risk of having a crash?

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Answer: A

Drunk driving increases the risk of accidents.

📖 Reference: 1.3.3 / 1.3.4 — Blood alcohol concentration (BAC). All novice drivers are subject to a zero blood alcohol limit (0.00%). The BAC limit for full licence drivers is 0.05%. Alcohol slows down your reaction time to road hazards and gives you a false sense of confidence.

Q0059Quiz 2

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for novice drivers?

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Answer: A

The legal BAC for novice drivers is 0.00%.

📖 Reference: 1.3.3 / 1.3.4 — Blood alcohol concentration (BAC). All novice drivers are subject to a zero blood alcohol limit (0.00%). The BAC limit for full licence drivers is 0.05%. Alcohol slows down your reaction time to road hazards and gives you a false sense of confidence.

Q0062Quiz 3

Can medication used for colds or travel sickness affect your driving?

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Answer: B

Medications such as cold remedies and motion sickness pills can affect driving, even over-the-counter ones.

📖 Reference: 1.3.6 — Effect of alcohol and other drugs on driving. Medications for the common cold or travel sickness can seriously affect your driving ability. Check with your doctor or chemist about the effect they may have.

Q0087Quiz 3

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for drivers with a full licence?

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Answer: B

The legal BAC for a full driver's license is below 0.05%.

📖 Reference: 1.3.3 / 1.3.4 — Blood alcohol concentration (BAC). All novice drivers are subject to a zero blood alcohol limit (0.00%). The BAC limit for full licence drivers is 0.05%. Alcohol slows down your reaction time to road hazards and gives you a false sense of confidence.

Q0096Quiz 4

How do even small amounts of alcohol affect your driving?

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Answer: A

Even a small amount of alcohol can make you overestimate your driving ability.

📖 Reference: 1.3.3 / 1.3.4 — Blood alcohol concentration (BAC). All novice drivers are subject to a zero blood alcohol limit (0.00%). The BAC limit for full licence drivers is 0.05%. Alcohol slows down your reaction time to road hazards and gives you a false sense of confidence.

Q0106Quiz 4

Are passengers allowed to travel in the back of a utility or in an open load space?

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Answer: C

Passengers are not allowed in the cargo bed of a pickup truck.

📖 Reference: 1.4 / 5.4 — Regulations for your car. Passengers are not allowed to travel in the back of a utility or in an open load space. All occupants must be appropriately restrained.

Q0108Quiz 4

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for drivers with a full licence?

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Answer: B

For a full driving license, the legal BAC limit is less than 0.05%.

📖 Reference: 1.3.3 / 1.3.4 — Blood alcohol concentration (BAC). All novice drivers are subject to a zero blood alcohol limit (0.00%). The BAC limit for full licence drivers is 0.05%. Alcohol slows down your reaction time to road hazards and gives you a false sense of confidence.

Q0115Quiz 4

What is the minimum penalty for a provisional driver with a BAC over 0.00%?

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Answer: B

Official answer: fine + demerit points. For a provisional licence, a BAC over 0.00% carries a minimum penalty that includes demerit points.

📖 Reference: 1.3.3 / 1.3.4 — Blood alcohol concentration (BAC). All novice drivers are subject to a zero blood alcohol limit (0.00%). The BAC limit for full licence drivers is 0.05%. Alcohol slows down your reaction time to road hazards and gives you a false sense of confidence.

Q0121Quiz 5

Is it an offence to refuse a breath test for alcohol?

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Answer: B

Refusing to take a breath test is illegal.

📖 Reference: 1.3.3 / 1.3.4 — Blood alcohol concentration (BAC). All novice drivers are subject to a zero blood alcohol limit (0.00%). The BAC limit for full licence drivers is 0.05%. Alcohol slows down your reaction time to road hazards and gives you a false sense of confidence.

Q0135Quiz 5

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for novice drivers?

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Answer: A

For new drivers, the legal BAC limit is 0.00%.

📖 Reference: 1.3.3 / 1.3.4 — Blood alcohol concentration (BAC). All novice drivers are subject to a zero blood alcohol limit (0.00%). The BAC limit for full licence drivers is 0.05%. Alcohol slows down your reaction time to road hazards and gives you a false sense of confidence.

Q0140Quiz 5

Can medication used for colds or travel sickness affect your driving?

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Answer: B

Cold medicine or motion sickness medication can affect your driving.

📖 Reference: 1.3.6 — Effect of alcohol and other drugs on driving. Medications for the common cold or travel sickness can seriously affect your driving ability. Check with your doctor or chemist about the effect they may have.

Q0162Quiz 6

Does drinking alcohol and driving increase the risk of having a crash?

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Answer: A

Driving after drinking increases the risk of accidents.

📖 Reference: 1.3.3 / 1.3.4 — Blood alcohol concentration (BAC). All novice drivers are subject to a zero blood alcohol limit (0.00%). The BAC limit for full licence drivers is 0.05%. Alcohol slows down your reaction time to road hazards and gives you a false sense of confidence.

Q0192Quiz 7

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for novice drivers?

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Answer: A

For novice drivers, the BAC limit is 0.00%.

📖 Reference: 1.3.3 / 1.3.4 — Blood alcohol concentration (BAC). All novice drivers are subject to a zero blood alcohol limit (0.00%). The BAC limit for full licence drivers is 0.05%. Alcohol slows down your reaction time to road hazards and gives you a false sense of confidence.

Q0198Quiz 7

What is the minimum penalty for a provisional driver with a BAC over 0.00%?

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Answer: B

Official answer: fine plus points. For a learner's permit, any BAC over 0.00% has a minimum penalty that includes points.

📖 Reference: 1.3.3 / 1.3.4 — Blood alcohol concentration (BAC). All novice drivers are subject to a zero blood alcohol limit (0.00%). The BAC limit for full licence drivers is 0.05%. Alcohol slows down your reaction time to road hazards and gives you a false sense of confidence.

Q0208Quiz 8

Are passengers allowed to travel in the back of a utility or in an open load space?

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Answer: C

Passengers are not allowed in the cargo bed of a pickup truck.

📖 Reference: 1.4 / 5.4 — Regulations for your car. Passengers are not allowed to travel in the back of a utility or in an open load space. All occupants must be appropriately restrained.

Q0214Quiz 8

Is it an offence to refuse a breath test for alcohol?

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Answer: B

Refusing a breath test is illegal.

📖 Reference: 1.3.3 / 1.3.4 — Blood alcohol concentration (BAC). All novice drivers are subject to a zero blood alcohol limit (0.00%). The BAC limit for full licence drivers is 0.05%. Alcohol slows down your reaction time to road hazards and gives you a false sense of confidence.

Q0224Quiz 8

How do even small amounts of alcohol affect your driving?

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Answer: A

A small amount of alcohol can make you overestimate your driving ability.

📖 Reference: 1.3.3 / 1.3.4 — Blood alcohol concentration (BAC). All novice drivers are subject to a zero blood alcohol limit (0.00%). The BAC limit for full licence drivers is 0.05%. Alcohol slows down your reaction time to road hazards and gives you a false sense of confidence.

Q0231Quiz 8

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for drivers with a full licence?

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Answer: B

For a full driver’s licence, the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit is under 0.05%.

📖 Reference: 1.3.3 / 1.3.4 — Blood alcohol concentration (BAC). All novice drivers are subject to a zero blood alcohol limit (0.00%). The BAC limit for full licence drivers is 0.05%. Alcohol slows down your reaction time to road hazards and gives you a false sense of confidence.

Q0246Quiz 9

What is the minimum penalty for a provisional driver with a BAC over 0.00%?

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Answer: B

Official answer: fine + demerit points. For a provisional licence, exceeding 0.00% BAC has a minimum penalty that includes demerit points.

📖 Reference: 1.3.3 / 1.3.4 — Blood alcohol concentration (BAC). All novice drivers are subject to a zero blood alcohol limit (0.00%). The BAC limit for full licence drivers is 0.05%. Alcohol slows down your reaction time to road hazards and gives you a false sense of confidence.

Q0256Quiz 9

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for novice drivers?

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Answer: A

New drivers: BAC = 0.00%.

📖 Reference: 1.3.3 / 1.3.4 — Blood alcohol concentration (BAC). All novice drivers are subject to a zero blood alcohol limit (0.00%). The BAC limit for full licence drivers is 0.05%. Alcohol slows down your reaction time to road hazards and gives you a false sense of confidence.

Q0269Quiz 10

Does drinking alcohol and driving increase the risk of having a crash?

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Answer: A

Drinking and driving increases the risk of accidents.

📖 Reference: 1.3.3 / 1.3.4 — Blood alcohol concentration (BAC). All novice drivers are subject to a zero blood alcohol limit (0.00%). The BAC limit for full licence drivers is 0.05%. Alcohol slows down your reaction time to road hazards and gives you a false sense of confidence.

Q0276Quiz 10

Can medication used for colds or travel sickness affect your driving?

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Answer: B

Cold medicine or motion-sickness medication may affect driving.

📖 Reference: 1.3.6 — Effect of alcohol and other drugs on driving. Medications for the common cold or travel sickness can seriously affect your driving ability. Check with your doctor or chemist about the effect they may have.

Q0283Quiz 10

If a vehicle is overtaking you and there is not enough distance for it to complete the manoeuvre safely, what should you do?

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Answer: B

When there isn't enough distance to overtake, slow down and yield.

📖 Reference: 3.16 — Overtaking. To overtake safely you must get a good view of the road ahead, check mirrors and blind spots, and only overtake when it is safe. You must not exceed the speed limit to overtake, and you must not overtake unless it can be done safely.

Q0286Quiz 10

How do even small amounts of alcohol affect your driving?

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Answer: A

A small amount of alcohol makes you overestimate your driving ability.

📖 Reference: 1.3.3 / 1.3.4 — Blood alcohol concentration (BAC). All novice drivers are subject to a zero blood alcohol limit (0.00%). The BAC limit for full licence drivers is 0.05%. Alcohol slows down your reaction time to road hazards and gives you a false sense of confidence.

Q0308Quiz 11

Is it an offence to refuse a breath test for alcohol?

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Answer: B

Refusing a breath test is illegal.

📖 Reference: 1.3.3 / 1.3.4 — Blood alcohol concentration (BAC). All novice drivers are subject to a zero blood alcohol limit (0.00%). The BAC limit for full licence drivers is 0.05%. Alcohol slows down your reaction time to road hazards and gives you a false sense of confidence.

Q0322Quiz 11

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for drivers with a full licence?

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Answer: B

For a full driver’s licence, the legal limit is BAC < 0.05%.

📖 Reference: 1.3.3 / 1.3.4 — Blood alcohol concentration (BAC). All novice drivers are subject to a zero blood alcohol limit (0.00%). The BAC limit for full licence drivers is 0.05%. Alcohol slows down your reaction time to road hazards and gives you a false sense of confidence.