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Can you be prohibited if your blood alcohol is under 0.08?

  1. No, you can only be prohibited above 0.08
  2. Yes, if police think alcohol or drugs affect you
  3. No, never, if you are below that limit
  4. Only if you refuse to take a test
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Correct answer: Yes, if police think alcohol or drugs affect you

Police may prohibit you if they judge that alcohol or drugs affect your ability to drive.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 9, Your licence: Penalties for impaired driving, page 155

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026