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When driving with a Class 7 Learner's Licence, it is essential to have a clean system free of alcohol or drugs. This restriction is in place because these substances impair your ability to operate a vehicle safely, affecting your judgment, coordination, reaction time, and overall cognitive function. Driving under the influence significantly increases the risk of accidents and endangers not only the driver but also passengers and other road users.

While prescription medication, caffeine, and nicotine can have varying effects, they do not have the same legal restrictions as alcohol and illegal drugs when it comes to driving. Certain prescription medications may be permissible if they do not impair driving abilities, and caffeine and nicotine are legal substances that do not inherently impair motor skills or mental clarity when consumed responsibly. Thus, avoiding alcohol or drugs is a crucial requirement for maintaining safety on the road with a learner's licence.