Driver

Question 1

For how long are you considered a new driver (beginner’s license) after getting your first driving license?

Answer 1

5 years

Question 2

As a new driver, what does this mean in terms of the strictness of the penalty system and why?

Answer 2

Stricter penalty system, to reduce the number of accidents

Question 3

What is the alcohol limit for a new driver vs an experienced driver?

Answer 3

new driver: 0.2 mille (milligrams per milliliter of blood)

Experienced: 0.5 mille

Question 4

A standard glass of beer (250ml) has the same amount of alcohol as:

___ml of wine

___ml of liquor

Answer 4

100ml of wine

35ml of liquor

Question 5

What alcohol level does a standard glass of alcohol lead to?

Answer 5

0.2 to 0.3

Question 6

How long does it take to break down one standard glass of alcohol

Answer 6

1 to 1.5 hours

Question 7

How much pure alcohol does a standard glass of alcohol contain?

Answer 7

Around 10g of pure alcohol

Question 8

What is the rate at which the liver breaks down alcohol?

Answer 8

7-10 grams per hour

Question 9

Is driving under the influence a violation or a crime?

Answer 9

A crime

Question 10

The tunnel effect is caused by the weakening of the eye muscles. What does it look like (POV) for the driver and what part of the alcohol causes it?

Answer 10

The driver sees less, reduced field of vision

Alcohol has a narcotic effect on the eye muscles

Question 11

How can you get alcohol out of your system faster?

Answer 11

By eating enough food beforehand and non alcoholic beverages between the alcohol to stay hydrated. Food absorbs the alcohol and so when you go to the bathroom you can get rid of the alcohol

Exercising, drinking coffee or eating during will not speed up getting rid of alcohol from your system

Question 12

What coloured label do medicine have to warn you that the medicine can negatively influence your driving ability?

Answer 12

A big yellow sticker is on the package with a piece of text warning you about the negative affects it has on driving ability

Question 13

What is traffic insight?

Answer 13

Situational awareness but for cars. It’s about anticipating and adapting to difficult traffic situations

Question 14

When are the only times you can use a mobile phone?

Answer 14

Standing still:

In a parking lot,
Open bridge
Traffic jam

Question 15

Describe Polder Blindness

Answer 15

It is when you drive through a monotonous landscape for so long, that your alertness and concentration are reduced. This could lead to an increased reaction time when something sudden happens

Question 16

What is the recommended break time to drive ratio for long drives to prevent from fatigue?

Answer 16

2 hours drive : 15 minute break