Alcohol - True/False

The blood/alcohol level for drivers is the same for a 19 year old on a full license as it is for a 25 year old on a full license.

• True

• False

If you test positive in the ‘blow in the bag’ test the police can confiscate your car keys when they take you in for a blood test.

• True

• False

A parent can legally supply you with alcohol at any age.

• True

• False

If the police find a 15 year old drunk on the streets, they must take them home.

• True

• False

If you are 16 and driving, pulled over by the police; there is alcohol in your car and your friends have all been drinking – the police can take all the alcohol and pour into the gutter.

• True

• False

Nearly 90% of adults in NZ are drinkers

• True

• False

Alcohol is the most used drug by youth

• True

• False

The average age NZ youth start drinking is 14. 3 years.

• True

• False

For a youth to be ‘binge drinking’ they would need to consume 5 or more drinks in one drinking occasion

• True

• False

The most popular drinks with 12-17 year olds are spirits and beer.

• True

• False