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Alcohol, drugs and penaltiesQuestion 72 of 288

How are penalties set for drivers impaired by drugs?

  1. They are lower than for alcohol.
  2. They are the same as for alcohol.
  3. They are higher than for alcohol.
  4. They apply only to novice drivers.
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Correct answer: They are the same as for alcohol.

The law treats drugs, alcohol or both in the same way.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, January 2025), Drugs and alcohol, page 37

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026