Is an escort of a new driver allowed to be under the influence of alcohol?
- Yes, provided that one hour passes from the time of drinking.
- Yes, provided that he is over 26 years of age.
- Yes. An escort of a new driver does not drive the vehicle and it is therefore not important whether he is drunk or not.
- Correct answer: No. A person under the influence of alcohol is not allowed to escort a new driver.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: No. A person under the influence of alcohol is not allowed to escort a new driver.
The escort's job is to supervise the new driver, give guidance and react quickly if something goes wrong, so the escort must be fully alert and sober. That is why a person under the influence of alcohol may not escort a new driver. Being over a certain age does not change this, and waiting one hour does not guarantee the alcohol's effect is gone.