Connecticut Motorcycle Permit: Alcohol, Laws & Licensing Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Alcohol, some illegal drugs, some prescription medications, and some over-the-counter medications can cause drowsiness, sedation, or impaired coordination, which may impair your ability to drive. Some prescription drugs can affect your reflexes, judgment, vision, and alertness in ways similar to alcohol. If you are unsure of the effects of a particular medication, check the warning label or ask your pharmacist or doctor.

Source: Drugs and Driving, Drinking and Driving, 3. Driving Behaviors, State of Connecticut Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is more than double the usual fine for speeding.

In Connecticut, the fine for speeding in a work zone is double the usual fine. However, disobeying traffic control devices, driving in a lane that the work zone has closed to traffic, or exceeding the posted speed limit by 15 mph or more is considered "endangerment of a highway worker," a separate offense. The penalty is an additional $500 fine. If a roadway worker is actually injured as a result of such driving, the penalty is an additional $1,000 fine. [CGS § 14-212a],

Source: CGS § 14-212d

Not quite. The answer is obtain consent from a parent or legal guardian.

In Connecticut, obtaining a motorcycle learner's permit is optional. Someone under 18 years of age who is applying for a motorcycle learner's permit must submit a Certificate of Parental Consent (Form 2D) completed and signed by his or her parent or guardian. The same holds true if a person under 18 years of age is applying for a motorcycle endorsement without having previously obtained a motorcycle learner's permit.

Source: Getting Your Connecticut Endorsement, Connecticut Motorcycle Operator Manual

Not quite. The answer is 60 days.

A Connecticut motorcycle learner's permit is valid for 60 days and may be renewed exactly once in a calendar year.

Source: Motorcycle Learner's Permit, Getting Your Connecticut Endorsement, Connecticut Motorcycle Operator Manual

Not quite. The answer is two

Riding a motorcycle can be more tiring than driving a car. To avoid fatigue, you should stop for a rest break at least once every two hours.

Not quite. The answer is one month

If you are convicted of driving an uninsured vehicle and it was your first such offense, you will be fined $100 – $1,000 and your license will be suspended for one month. For a second or subsequent offense, your license will be suspended for six months instead.

Source: CGS § 14-213b

Not quite. The answer is 16

In Connecticut, obtaining a motorcycle learner's permit is optional. Before you may apply for one, you must be at least 16 years of age and meet various other requirements.

Source: CGS § 14-40a

Not quite. The answer is 40%

According to the Connecticut Motorcycle Operator Manual, nearly 40 percent of motorcyclists killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking alcohol.

Source: Why This Information Is Important; Being in Shape to Ride; Connecticut Motorcycle Operator Manual

Not quite. The answer is $25,000

In Connecticut, the minimum vehicle liability insurance requirements are as follows: $25,000 for the bodily injuries of one person per accident, $50,000 for the bodily injuries of all persons per accident, and $25,000 for property damage per accident. This requirement applies to motorcycles as well as cars. [Connecticut Vehicle Insurance Requirements, http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=1523&q=251214],

Source: CGS § 14-289f

Not quite. The answer is for both the DUI conviction and the refusal.

If you refuse a test of your blood alcohol content (BAC) but are charged with DUI anyway, your refusal can be used as evidence against you in court. If you're convicted of DUI, you will face penalties for both the DUI conviction and the refusal. [Alcohol and the Law, Your License and Law, 1. Obtaining a Connecticut Driver's License, State of Connecticut Driver's Manual],

Source: CGS § 14-227b

Not quite. The answer is M

A Connecticut Class D driver's license allows you to operate any motor vehicle except a commercial motor vehicle. Classes A, B, and C are commercial driver license (CDL) classes. A driver who holds any of these classes of licenses may obtain an "M" motorcycle endorsement on it after meeting certain requirements. [Obtaining a Learner's Permit, 1. Obtaining a Connecticut Driver's License, State of Connecticut Driver's Manual],

Source: What Is Required to Obtain a Motorcycle Endorsement?, Getting Your Connecticut Endorsement, Connecticut Motorcycle Operator Manual

Not quite. The answer is a cell phone

In Connecticut, a driver under 18 years of age may not use any type of cell phone while driving, not even a hands-free cell phone. Drivers who are at least 18 years of age may use hands-free cell phones while driving.

Source: Other Restrictions, Restrictions for 16- and 17-Year Old Drivers, Driver Education Requirements, 1. Obtaining a Connecticut Driver's License, State of Connecticut Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is 60 days; $175

If a 16- or 17-year-old driver is found guilty of speeding at 20 mph or more over the speed limit, his or her license will be suspended for 60 days, and he or she will have to pay a $175 license restoration fee plus court fines for the offense.

Source: Other Suspensions for 16- and 17-Year Old Drivers, Your License and Law, 1. Obtaining a Connecticut Driver's License, State of Connecticut Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is A fine of $75–$600 and up to one year in jail

In Connecticut, the offense of leaving the scene of an accident without stopping (hit and run) is called "evading responsibility." If you are convicted and the accident involved only property damage (no injuries), you will be fined $75 – $600, sentenced to up to one year in jail, or both. Also, your license will be suspended for at least 90 days. If you are under 18 years of age, you will be tried for this offense as an adult, not as a "youthful offender." [Youthful Offender Status, Your License and Law, 1. Obtaining a Connecticut Driver's License, State of Connecticut Driver's Manual], [Youthful Offenders, 2016-R-0067, Office of Legislative Research, Connecticut General Assembly, https://www.cga.ct.gov/2016/rpt/2016-R-0067.htm],

Source: Penalties for Drivers Leaving the Scene of an Accident, 2015-R-0189, Office of Legislative Research, Connecticut General Assembly, December 31, 2015

Not quite. The answer is All of the above restrictions apply.

In Connecticut, obtaining a motorcycle learner's permit is optional. If you obtain one, you must adhere to the following restrictions on your motorcycle riding: (1) You must wear a helmet whenever you ride. (2) You may not ride on a limited-access highway. (3) You may not ride at night. (4) You may not carry passengers. (5) You may not ride out-of-state.

Source: Motorcycle Learner's Permit, Getting Your Connecticut Endorsement, Connecticut Motorcycle Operator Manual

Not quite. The answer is 0.02%

If a driver under 21 years of age is found guilty of driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.02% or more, his or her driver's license will be suspended for at least 45 days and three points will be added to his or her driving record. He or she may also face additional criminal penalties including fines, jail time, and a requirement to install and maintain an ignition interlock device (IID) in his or her vehicle for at least one year as a condition of reinstating the license. (These are the same penalties that a driver at least 21 years of age faces for a DUI conviction.) The IID will monitor the driver's breath alcohol content (BrAC) and prevent the vehicle from starting if the BrAC exceeds a preset limit. Note: Most people will reach a BAC of 0.02% or more after consuming just one standard alcoholic drink (such as 1.5 ounces of hard liquor, 5 ounces of wine, or 12 ounces of beer). Hence a BAC limit of under 0.02% effectively constitutes zero tolerance. [Alcohol and the Law, Your License and Law, 1. Obtaining a Connecticut Driver's License, State of Connecticut Driver's Manual], [CGS § 14-227a], [CGS § 14-227g],

Source: RCSA 14-137a-5

Not quite. The answer is $25,000

In Connecticut, the minimum vehicle liability insurance requirements are as follows: $25,000 for the bodily injuries of one person per accident, $50,000 for the bodily injuries of all persons per accident, and $25,000 for property damage per accident. This requirement applies to motorcycles as well as cars. [Connecticut Vehicle Insurance Requirements, http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=1523&q=251214],

Source: CGS § 14-289f

Not quite. The answer is Any of the above

In Connecticut, a driver under 18 years of age who is charged with having committed an offense may be treated as a "youthful offender." If convicted, a youthful offender may receive a lesser sentence than an adult would. Also, after the youthful offender has completed his or her sentence, all police and court records of the case will be erased after the offender turns 21. However, if a person under 18 is charged with having committed certain extremely serious offenses, he or she will be treated as an adult offender, not a youthful offender. These include such serious driving offenses as negligent homicide with a motor vehicle; leaving the scene of an accident (hit and run; called "evading responsibility" in Connecticut law) resulting in death or injury; or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI). They also include non-driving offenses that are class A or class B felonies, such as murder and kidnapping. [Youthful Offender Status, Your License and Law, 1. Obtaining a Connecticut Driver's License, State of Connecticut Driver's Manual],

Source: Youthful Offenders, 2016-R-0067, Office of Legislative Research, Connecticut General Assembly, https://www.cga.ct.gov/2016/rpt/2016-R-0067.htm

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

In Connecticut, if you are convicted of riding under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you will face the following penalties for a first offense: (1) a fine of $500 – $1,000; (2) either 100 hours of community service or a jail sentence of between two days and six months; (3) license suspension for 45 days; and (4) a requirement to install an ignition interlock device (IID) in your vehicle for a period of one year. The IID will monitor your breath alcohol concentration (BrAC) and prevent your vehicle from starting if your BrAC exceeds a preset limit.

Source: CGS § 14-227a

Not quite. The answer is 0.08%

A driver of any age will be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) if his or her blood alcohol content (BAC) is found to be 0.08% or more while driving. A driver under 21 years of age will be arrested if his or her BAC is found to be 0.02% or more while driving. [Alcohol and the Law, Your License and Law, 1. Obtaining a Connecticut Driver's License, State of Connecticut Driver's Manual],

Source: CGS § 14-227a