Choose an answer to see straight away whether it is right, and why. Read the rule first if you need to.
What is the legal limit of alcohol in the blood for driving in India?
Section 185: driving with more than 30 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood is an offence. No amount is reliably safe.
MV Act s.185
Answer D. Section 185: driving with more than 30 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood is an offence. No amount is reliably safe.
What is the maximum penalty for a first drink-driving offence?
Section 185: up to 6 months in prison, a fine of up to ₹10,000, or both. A repeat within 3 years: up to 2 years and/or ₹15,000.
Answer D. Section 185: up to 6 months in prison, a fine of up to ₹10,000, or both. A repeat within 3 years: up to 2 years and/or ₹15,000.
What happens if you refuse a breath test without a good reason?
Refusing can lead to arrest (Section 203), and the refusal may be presumed to support the prosecution's case (Section 205).
MV Act ss.203, 205
Answer C. Refusing can lead to arrest (Section 203), and the refusal may be presumed to support the prosecution's case (Section 205).
You drank heavily until late last night. Is it safe to drive early this morning?
Alcohol leaves the body slowly, roughly one standard drink an hour. Coffee, showers and sleep do not speed it up.
Good practice
Answer C. Alcohol leaves the body slowly, roughly one standard drink an hour. Coffee, showers and sleep do not speed it up.
What can the police do with the driving licence of a driver caught drink driving?
Section 206(4): the police seize the licence and forward it; the authority can disqualify for three months for a first offence (Section 19(1A)).
MV Act s.206(4)
Answer B. Section 206(4): the police seize the licence and forward it; the authority can disqualify for three months for a first offence (Section 19(1A)).
Your cold medicine says it may cause drowsiness. What should you do?
Drowsy medicines impair driving. Driving under the influence of a drug so you cannot control the vehicle is an offence under Section 185.
MV Act s.185; good practice
Answer C. Drowsy medicines impair driving. Driving under the influence of a drug so you cannot control the vehicle is an offence under Section 185.
When is the best time to plan how you will get home from a party where you will drink?
Decide before the first drink: a sober driver, a cab, public transport or staying the night.
Answer B. Decide before the first drink: a sober driver, a cab, public transport or staying the night.