Safe drivingQuestion 229 of 309

You get a second alcohol or drug conviction within 10 years. How long is the suspension?

  1. Three years
  2. 12 months
  3. 24 months
  4. Five years
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Correct answer: Three years

A first alcohol or drug conviction means 12 months. A second within 10 years means three years, and a third means five years.

Source: New Brunswick Driver's Handbook (Government of New Brunswick, 2022), 1.6 How you may lose your driving privilege, page 21

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026