Mississippi Motorcycle Permit: Alcohol, Laws & Licensing Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is 90 days.

Your license will be administratively suspended for ninety (90) days for refusing the breath or chemical test. Suspension times increase for subsequent refusals resulting in a conviction or nonadjudication.

Source: Implied Consent, Mississippi Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is take frequent breaks.

Because riding a motorcycle is more tiring than driving a car, you should take frequent breaks.

Not quite. The answer is 25

If you are convicted of a DUI that causes serious injury or death to others, you will be sentenced to 5 – 25 years in jail per victim. The court will decide whether the sentences should run concurrently or consecutively.

Source: MS Code § 63-11-30

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Illegal drugs, prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and alcohol can all affect your ability to ride a motorcycle.

Not quite. The answer is Take frequent breaks.

Because riding a motorcycle is more tiring than driving a car, you should take frequent breaks, at least once every two hours.

Not quite. The answer is $15,000.

If you choose not to hold an auto insurance policy on your vehicle, you have other options. One option is to deposit securities or a certificate of deposit worth $15,000 with the state treasurer.

Source: Proof of Insurance & Safety Responsibility, Mississippi Driver's Manual; MS Code § 63-15-51

Not quite. The answer is 2 years or until the person reaches the age of 21, whichever is longer.

If a MS driver who is under 21 years of age is convicted of a third DUI offense within five years, his or her license will be suspended for 2 years or until the person reaches the age of 21, whichever is longer.

Source: Zero Tolerance DUI Penalties, Driving under the Influence & Implied Consent, Mississippi Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, illegal drugs, and alcohol can all affect your ability to ride a motorcycle.

Not quite. The answer is 18

A MS driver under the age of 18 must provide proof that he or she is married or enrolled in school before he or she may apply for a learner's permit or driver's license. Acceptable documents include a marriage certificate or a Certification of Attendance form from the school principal.

Source: Persons Not Eligible for a License, Your License to Drive, Mississippi Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is $5,000.

For a MS driver who is at least 21 years of age, the fine for a third DUI offense is $2,000 – $5,000.

Source: Driving under the Influence & Implied Consent, Mississippi Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is $50,000

Your auto insurance policy must include at least $50,000 per person in bodily injury coverage.

Source: Proof of Insurance; Proof of Insurance & Safety Responsibility; Mississippi Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is 1 year.

If an MS driver is convicted of DUI for the second time in five years, his or her license will be suspended for up to one year. However, the court may order the installation of an ignition-interlock device (IID) in the driver's vehicle for one year instead of the one-year license suspension. The IID will prevent the vehicle from starting if the driver has consumed alcohol recently.

Source: Zero Tolerance DUI Penalties, Driving under the Influence & Implied Consent, Mississippi Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

Alcohol can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle even at a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is below the legal adult limit of 0.08%. Your judgment, reflexes, sense of balance, and ability to make good decisions can all be affected.

Not quite. The answer is 1 year.

If you are convicted of manslaughter or negligent homicide resulting from a traffic accident, your license will be revoked for one year.

Source: Revocation of License; License Suspension, Revocation, & Reinstatement; Mississippi Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

While you hold a motorcycle learner's permit, your operation of a motorcycle is restricted as follows: You may not ride a motorcycle, unsupervised by a licensed adult motorcyclist. You may not ride a motorcycle on a limited-access highway. You may not carry a passenger. And you may not ride at all between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on any day of the week.

Source: MS Code § 63-1-6

Not quite. The answer is in the front of the tank bag.

When packing your motorcycle, heavier items should be packed in the front of the tank bag. This helps maintain the balance of the motorcycle.

Not quite. The answer is 21

While you ride with a motorcycle learner's permit, you must be supervised at all times by a licensed motorcyclist who is at least 21 years of age. Your riding supervisor must hold a driver's license and motorcycle endorsement. He or she must be operating a motorcycle, not riding as a passenger on yours.

Source: MS Code § 63-1-6

Not quite. The answer is one

Just one alcoholic drink can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle. No amount of alcohol is safe.

Not quite. The answer is 0.08%

If you are at least 21 years of age and your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08% or higher, you will be considered legally intoxicated. The officer will demand your license and will give you a temporary license valid for 30 days. (Note: An average 180-pound man will reach a BAC of 0.10% from the alcohol in three 12-ounce cans of beer, three shots of 80-proof liquor, or 15 ounces of wine before his body starts to break down the alcohol.)

Source: Driving under the Influence & Implied Consent, Mississippi Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is $25,000

Your auto insurance policy must include at least $25,000 per accident in property damage coverage.

Source: Proof of Insurance & Safety Responsibility, Mississippi Driver's Manual; Auto Insurance, Consumers, Mississippi Insurance Department, http://www.mid.ms.gov/consumers/auto-insurance.aspx