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What you need to know

Alcohol and drugs slow your reactions, blur your judgement and make you take risks. In BC, learner and novice drivers must have zero alcohol in their blood. Every driver must also avoid anything that impairs driving, including cannabis, illegal drugs and some prescription or over-the-counter medicines. If a label warns about drowsiness, do not drive.

Police in BC can give an immediate roadside prohibition if a driver blows into the warn range or above, and a blood alcohol level over 0.08 can lead to a criminal charge. Time is the only thing that clears alcohol from the body. Coffee, a cold shower or fresh air do not help, and the only safe plan is to arrange a ride, stay put or choose a designated driver.

Distraction is just as dangerous. GLP drivers may not use any electronic device, even hands-free. Fully licensed drivers may use a hands-free phone only if it is mounted and needs one touch or voice commands. Eating, grooming, reading and busy passengers also take your attention, and tiredness acts much like alcohol, so pull over and rest if your eyes feel heavy.

Learn to Drive Smart: Alcohol and drugs · Graduated Licensing Program · Distracted driving · Fatigue

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  1. 1. What is the legal blood alcohol limit for a learner (L) or novice (N) driver in BC?

    Answer: Zero

    GLP drivers must have no alcohol in their blood while driving. The rule is stricter than for fully licensed drivers because new drivers are at higher risk.

    Learn to Drive Smart: Alcohol and drugs · Graduated Licensing Program

  2. 2. What is the only thing that reduces your blood alcohol level?

    Answer: Time

    Your body clears alcohol at a slow, fixed rate. Coffee, food or fresh air can make you feel more awake but do not lower the alcohol in your blood.

    Learn to Drive Smart: Alcohol and drugs

  3. 3. A medicine label says it may cause drowsiness. What should you do before driving?

    Answer: Not drive if you feel drowsy, and ask a pharmacist when unsure

    Prescription and over-the-counter medicines can impair you. If you feel drowsy or the label warns about driving, leave the car at home.

    Learn to Drive Smart: Alcohol and drugs

  4. 4. Which statement about cannabis and driving is correct?

    Answer: It can slow reactions and hurt judgement, so you should not drive after using it

    Cannabis affects coordination, attention and reaction time. Driving impaired by it is illegal, whether or not it was legally bought.

    Learn to Drive Smart: Alcohol and drugs

  5. 5. Which is true for a fully licensed driver using a hands-free phone in BC?

    Answer: It may be used if the phone is mounted and needs only one touch or voice commands

    A mounted device with voice or one-touch controls can be used by a fully licensed driver. Holding the phone, texting or scrolling is not allowed, and GLP drivers cannot use any device.

    Learn to Drive Smart: Distracted driving

  6. 6. You are on a long trip and your eyes keep closing. What is the best action?

    Answer: Pull over somewhere safe and rest

    Tiredness slows your reactions much like alcohol and can make you fall asleep with no warning. Short tricks wear off, so stop and rest or switch drivers.

    Learn to Drive Smart: Fatigue

  7. 7. What is the blood alcohol level above which a driver may face a criminal charge in Canada?

    Answer: 0.08

    Over 0.08 is a Criminal Code offence. In BC police can also take action at lower levels, so the safest limit is none.

    Learn to Drive Smart: Alcohol and drugs

  8. 8. A GLP driver wants to change the destination on the GPS. When is it acceptable?

    Answer: Not while driving; set it up before the trip

    GLP drivers must set the GPS before they start moving. Programming it while driving takes your eyes and mind off the road.

    Learn to Drive Smart: Distracted driving · Graduated Licensing Program

  9. 9. Which of these is a distraction that can lead to a crash?

    Answer: Eating a burger at the wheel

    Eating takes a hand off the wheel and your attention off the road. Do it before you leave or at a rest stop.

    Learn to Drive Smart: Distracted driving

  10. 10. Your friend has been drinking and offers to drive you home. What is the best response?

    Answer: Arrange a taxi or sober driver instead

    Feeling fine is no proof of being fit to drive. Using a taxi, a sober friend or staying overnight keeps everyone safe.

    Learn to Drive Smart: Alcohol and drugs

Questions people ask
Can a learner or novice driver have any alcohol in BC?
No. The limit for GLP drivers is zero. If alcohol is detected the consequences can include a prohibition and trouble moving through the licensing stages.
Can prescription drugs affect my driving?
Yes. Some medicines cause drowsiness or slow reactions. If a warning says not to drive, or you feel dizzy, do not drive, and ask a pharmacist if you are unsure.
Does coffee make me sober or awake enough to drive?
No. Coffee does not remove alcohol from your body and will not cure serious tiredness. Only time and rest help.
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Rules summarised from ICBC's Learn to Drive Smart guide. Questions written by PassRank. These are not the official ICBC knowledge test questions.