Smart Serve: Impaired driving and carrying liquor

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1. At what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) can a driver in Ontario face the most serious impairment penalties?

   1. 0.05 or more
   2. 0.02 or more
   3. 0.08 or more
   4. 0.10 or more

2. Under the LLCA, which of these places may a person have or consume liquor (apart from closed containers)?

   1. A public sidewalk
   2. A city bus
   3. A school yard
   4. A residence

3. Under the LLCA, which liquor may be carried loose in a car's passenger area?

   1. Opened wine with the cork pushed in
   2. Any liquor, as long as it is in a closed travel mug
   3. Beer, if the driver is not drinking
   4. An unopened container with the seal unbroken

4. A 20-year-old patron with a full G licence says one beer is fine before he drives home. What BAC must he have when driving?

   1. Under 0.08
   2. Under 0.02
   3. Zero
   4. Under 0.05

5. Before a licensed pedal-pub (large quadricycle) tour departs, what must the licensee give passengers in writing?

   1. A full list of drink prices
   2. The dangers of operating a vehicle while impaired
   3. A waiver releasing the licensee from all liability for injuries
   4. A map of all the stops

6. A patron who has been drinking reaches for his car keys. Which option does Ontario recommend?

   1. Drinking coffee, then driving
   2. Waiting 15 minutes, then driving
   3. A taxi, transit or a designated driver
   4. Driving slowly on back roads

7. A patron leaves with a half-finished bottle of wine the restaurant resealed. How should it travel in the car?

   1. Tucked beside the driver's seat
   2. On the passenger's lap
   3. Packed in closed baggage out of easy reach
   4. In the cup holder, since it is resealed

8. Besides cars and trucks, Ontario's impaired driving laws also apply to operators of which of these?

   1. Only farm tractors on private land
   2. Only bicycles
   3. Boats, snowmobiles and off-road vehicles
   4. None; only cars and trucks

9. A driver is caught in the warn range for a second time. Which penalties apply?

   1. 90-day suspension and impoundment
   2. 14-day suspension and a 16-hour treatment program
   3. 30-day suspension and a repeat 8-hour education course
   4. No penalty for a second time

10. What does Ontario impose on a driver with a BAC of 0.08 or more, first time, at the roadside?

    1. 30-day suspension and an ignition interlock for a year
    2. 3-day suspension and no impoundment
    3. 7-day suspension and a $250 penalty
    4. 90-day suspension and 7-day vehicle impoundment

11. Can a municipality ban having liquor in a recreational area it owns?

    1. No, only the province can
    2. Only on statutory holidays
    3. Only the LCBO can do that
    4. Yes, by passing a by-law

12. A police officer reasonably believes liquor is being kept unlawfully in a vehicle. What may the officer do?

    1. Search the vehicle without a warrant
    2. Only issue a verbal warning
    3. Ask the AGCO to inspect it later
    4. Search only after getting a warrant

13. Which drivers must have no alcohol at all in their system in Ontario?

    1. Only drivers under 18
    2. Drivers 21 or under, and G1, G2, M1 or M2 holders
    3. Only taxi and bus drivers
    4. Only drivers with a past impaired-driving conviction

14. Under the LLCA, how must liquor be kept on a boat that is underway?

    1. Sealed and unopened, or in a closed compartment
    2. Anywhere on board, as long as the operator is sober
    3. Only in plastic cups
    4. In an open cooler on deck

15. What happens to a driver caught in the warn range for the first time?

    1. A warning only, with no penalty
    2. 7-day suspension, $250 penalty and an education course
    3. A 90-day suspension plus a 7-day impoundment of the vehicle
    4. A lifetime licence suspension

16. After a first criminal impaired driving conviction, what is the minimum licence suspension in Ontario?

    1. At least 90 days
    2. At least 5 years
    3. At least 1 year
    4. At least 30 days

17. What BAC range does Ontario call the warn range?

    1. 0.01 to 0.049
    2. 0.10 to 0.15
    3. 0.08 to 0.10
    4. 0.05 to 0.079