Under Pennsylvania's Implied Consent law, by operating a vehicle in Pennsylvania, you imply consent to

chemical testing for alcohol and drugs.

release of your medical records.

If you commit certain offenses in another state, your Pennsylvania license will be suspended or revoked as if you had committed the offense in Pennsylvania. These offenses include

driving under the influence (DUI).

hit-and-run accident resulting in injury.

If you accumulate at least six points for the second time, PennDOT will

require you to attend a departmental hearing.

require you to pass a special written point examination to keep your driving privileges.

If you get a traffic citation (traffic ticket) while riding your motorcycle in New Jersey or New York State,

you may return to Pennsylvania and then answer the citation.

you may have to post bail until you answer the citation.

your motorcycle may be impounded until you answer the citation.

you will receive an additional citation from Pennsylvania.

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Pennsylvania Motorcycle Permit: Alcohol, Laws & Licensing Practice Test

20 alcohol, laws & licensing questions for the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Permit Test, out of 60 in the app. Answer each to see whether you got it right and why. The real Pennsylvania test has 20 questions and you need 16 correct (80%) to pass.

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1Question 1 of 20
Under Pennsylvania's Implied Consent law, by operating a vehicle in Pennsylvania, you imply consent to
Not quite. The answer is chemical testing for alcohol and drugs.
Under Pennsylvania's Implied Consent law, by operating a vehicle in Pennsylvania, you imply consent to chemical testing for alcohol and drugs upon request of a police officer.
Source: Pennsylvania's Implied Consent Law (Chemical Testing for Alcohol or Drugs); Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Controlled Substance; Chapter 4: Driving Record Information; Pennsylvania Driver's Manual
2Question 2 of 20
If you are convicted of riding under the influence of alcohol (DUI), you may face which of the following penalties?
Not quite. The answer is All of the above
Under Pennsylvania law, if you are convicted of riding under the influence of alcohol (DUI), you may face one or more of the following penalties: license suspension, a stiff fine, jail time, participation in an alcohol treatment program, or installation of an ignition interlock device (IID) on each vehicle you operate. The penalties you will face will depend on how drunk you were at the time and whether this was your first offense or a subsequent offense.
3Question 3 of 20
If you refuse to submit to chemical testing for alcohol or drugs but are found guilty of DUI based on other evidence, your license will be suspended for up to
Not quite. The answer is 2 1/2 years.
If you refuse to submit to chemical testing for alcohol or drugs but are found guilty of DUI based on other evidence, your license will be suspended for up to 2 1/2 years, depending on your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) when you were tested.
Source: Pennsylvania's Implied Consent Law (Chemical Testing for Alcohol or Drugs); Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Controlled Substance; Chapter 4: Driving Record Information; Pennsylvania Driver's Manual
4Question 4 of 20
If you are convicted of driving at 60 mph in a 30-mph zone, ____ points will be added to your driving record.
Not quite. The answer is 5
If you are convicted of driving at 26 to 30 mph over the posted speed limit, five points will be added to your driving record. Five is the largest number of points for any single violation. You will also have to pay a fine of $42.50 if the posted speed limit was at least 65 mph or $35 otherwise, plus an additional fine equal to $2 for each mph in excess of 5 mph over the posted speed limit. ["The Pennsylvania Point System Fact Sheet," Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, November 2013, http://www.dot.state.pa.us/public/DVSPubsForms/BDL/BDL%20Fact%20Sheets/FS-PS.pdf],
Source: 75 Pa. C. S. § 3362
5Question 5 of 20
To prevent fatigue, try not to ride more than ______ hours per day.
Not quite. The answer is six
To prevent fatigue, try not to ride more than six hours per day. Also stop for a rest break at least once every two hours.
6Question 6 of 20
If you commit certain offenses in another state, your Pennsylvania license will be suspended or revoked as if you had committed the offense in Pennsylvania. These offenses include
Not quite. The answer is all of the above.
Currently, 46 states including Pennsylvania are members of the Driver's License Compact (DLC). Under the terms of the DLC, each member state has agreed to treat certain offenses committed in other states as if those offenses had occurred in the member state. Hence, if you hold a Pennsylvania license and commit certain offenses in another state, your license will be suspended or revoked as if you had committed the offense in Pennsylvania. These offenses include vehicular manslaughter or homicide, DUI, leaving the scene of an accident (hit and run) in which someone was injured or killed, and any felony involving the use of a motor vehicle. [Driver's License Compact (DLC); Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Controlled Substance; Chapter 4: Driving Record Information; Pennsylvania Driver's Manual],
Source: 75 Pa. C. S. § 1581
7Question 7 of 20
Which of the following can affect your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
Not quite. The answer is All of the above
How fast you drink, how many drinks you have, and how much you weigh can all affect your blood alcohol concentration (BAC).
8Question 8 of 20
Because riding a motorcycle is more tiring than driving a car, you should
Not quite. The answer is take frequent breaks.
The best way to stay alert while riding a motorcycle is to take a rest break at least once every two hours. Riding a motorcycle is more tiring than driving a car. Take the time to get off and stretch.
9Question 9 of 20
If you are convicted of failing to stop for a stopped school bus with flashing red lights, ____ points will be added to your driving record.
Not quite. The answer is 5
If you are convicted of failing to stop for a stopped school bus with flashing red lights, you will be fined $250, your license will be suspended for 60 days, and five points will be added to your driving record. Five is the largest number of points for any single offense. ["The Pennsylvania Point System Fact Sheet," Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, November 2013, http://www.dot.state.pa.us/public/DVSPubsForms/BDL/BDL%20Fact%20Sheets/FS-PS.pdf],
Source: 75 Pa. C.S. § 3345
10Question 10 of 20
If PennDOT finds that you've been riding your motorcycle while it's been uninsured, your license will be suspended for
Not quite. The answer is 3 months.
Under Pennsylvania law, every vehicle operator must maintain vehicle liability insurance on his or her registered motor vehicles at all times. If PennDOT finds that your vehicle was not insured for 31 days or longer, your registration will be suspended for three months. Furthermore, if PennDOT finds that you operated the uninsured vehicle, your license will also be suspended for three months.
Source: Driving Without Insurance; The Pennsylvania Point System; Chapter 4: Driving Record Information; Pennsylvania Driver's Manual
11Question 11 of 20
If a driver under the age of 18 accumulates at least ____ points, his or her license will be suspended.
Not quite. The answer is 6
If a driver under the age of 18 accumulates at least six points, his or her license will be suspended for 90 days.
Source: The Pennsylvania Point System; Chapter 4: Driving Record Information; Pennsylvania Driver's Manual
12Question 12 of 20
The first suspension of the license of a driver under the age of 18 for speeding or excessive points accumulation will remain in effect for ____ days.
Not quite. The answer is 90
The first suspension of the license of a driver under the age of 18 for speeding or excessive points accumulation will remain in effect for 90 days.
Source: The Pennsylvania Point System; Chapter 4: Driving Record Information; Pennsylvania Driver's Manual
13Question 13 of 20
When packing your motorcycle, you should pack heavier items
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.
14Question 14 of 20
If a motorcyclist under 21 years of age is convicted for the first time of buying, consuming, or possessing alcohol, his or her license will be suspended for
Not quite. The answer is 90 days.
If a vehicle operator under 21 years of age is convicted for the first time of buying, consuming, or possessing alcohol, he or she may be fined up to $500, and his or her license will be suspended for 90 days. For a second offense, he or she may be fined up to $1,000, and his or her license will be suspended for one year. For a third or subsequent offense, he or she may be fined up to $1,000, and his or her license will be suspended for two years. (Note: The Pennsylvania Driver's Manual fails to mention the increased fine for second and subsequent offenses.) [Underage Drinking; Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Controlled Substance; Chapter 4: Driving Record Information; Pennsylvania Driver's Manual],
Source: 18 Pa. C. S. § 6308
15Question 15 of 20
If you drive violation-free for 12 consecutive months, ____ points will be removed from your driving record.
Not quite. The answer is 3
For every 12 consecutive months that you drive violation-free, three points will be removed from your driving record. If your point total remains at zero for 12 consecutive months after your point total has been reduced to zero, any subsequent accumulation of points will be treated as your first accumulation of points.
Source: Point Removal for Safe Driving; The Pennsylvania Point System; Chapter 4: Driving Record Information; Pennsylvania Driver's Manual
16Question 16 of 20
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about ________ of all motorcyclists involved in fatal traffic accidents in the United States were under the influence of alcohol at the time.
Not quite. The answer is one-fourth
According to NHTSA, about one-fourth of all motorcyclists who were involved (died or survived) in fatal traffic accidents in the United States in 2016 had a blood alcohol content (BAC) at or above 0.08%. This means that they were legally intoxicated at the time. Furthermore, 37% of motorcyclists who died in single-vehicle crashes were riding under the influence of alcohol.
Source: "Traffic Safety Facts: Motorcycles," National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, February 2018, https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/Publication/812492
17Question 17 of 20
If you accumulate at least six points for the second time, PennDOT will
Not quite. The answer is require you to attend a departmental hearing.
If you accumulate at least six points for the second time, PennDOT will require you to attend a departmental hearing to review your driving record. As a result of the review, the hearing examiner may suspend your license for 15 days, require you to attend a driver improvement school, or require you to pass a special written point examination to keep your driving privileges. ["The Pennsylvania Point System Fact Sheet," Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, November 2013, http://www.dot.state.pa.us/public/DVSPubsForms/BDL/BDL%20Fact%20Sheets/FS-PS.pdf],
Source: 75 Pa. C. S. § 1538
18Question 18 of 20
If you are convicted of parking illegally in a designated parking area for persons with disabilities, you will be fined up to
Not quite. The answer is $200.
If you are convicted of parking illegally in a designated parking area for persons with disabilities, you will be fined between $50 and $200. Also, your vehicle may be towed away, in which case you'll have to pay the towing costs to reclaim your vehicle.
Source: Parking Areas for Persons with Disabilities; Chapter 5: Laws and Related Issues; Pennsylvania Driver's Manual
19Question 19 of 20
If a motorcyclist under 21 years of age is convicted for the first time of buying, consuming, or possessing alcohol, he or she may be fined up to
Not quite. The answer is $500.
If a vehicle operator under 21 years of age is convicted for the first time of buying, consuming, or possessing alcohol, he or she may be fined up to $500, and his or her license will be suspended for 90 days. For a second offense, he or she may be fined up to $1,000, and his or her license will be suspended for one year. For a third or subsequent offense, he or she may be fined up to $1,000, and his or her license will be suspended for two years. (Note: The Pennsylvania Driver's Manual fails to mention the increased fine for second and subsequent offenses.) [Underage Drinking; Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Controlled Substance; Chapter 4: Driving Record Information; Pennsylvania Driver's Manual],
Source: 18 Pa. C. S. § 6308
20Question 20 of 20
If you get a traffic citation (traffic ticket) while riding your motorcycle in New Jersey or New York State,
Not quite. The answer is you may return to Pennsylvania and then answer the citation.
Pennsylvania is a member of the Nonresident Violator Compact. If you get a traffic citation (traffic ticket) in another member state, you may return to Pennsylvania without posting bail and then answer the citation. However, if you fail to answer the out-of-state citation, PennDOT may suspend your license until you do answer it. Currently, Washington, DC and all US states except Alaska, California, Michigan, Montana, Oregon, and Wisconsin are members of the Nonresident Violator Compact. If you get a traffic citation in a non-member state, you may not be able to return to Pennsylvania until you post bail. [75 Pa. C. S. § 1533],
Source: 75 Pa. C. S. § 1546

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Under Pennsylvania's Implied Consent law, by operating a vehicle in Pennsylvania, you imply consent to

If you are convicted of riding under the influence of alcohol (DUI), you may face which of the following penalties?

If you refuse to submit to chemical testing for alcohol or drugs but are found guilty of DUI based on other evidence, your license will be suspended for up to

If you are convicted of driving at 60 mph in a 30-mph zone, ____ points will be added to your driving record.

To prevent fatigue, try not to ride more than ______ hours per day.

If you commit certain offenses in another state, your Pennsylvania license will be suspended or revoked as if you had committed the offense in Pennsylvania. These offenses include

Which of the following can affect your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

Because riding a motorcycle is more tiring than driving a car, you should

If you are convicted of failing to stop for a stopped school bus with flashing red lights, ____ points will be added to your driving record.

If PennDOT finds that you've been riding your motorcycle while it's been uninsured, your license will be suspended for

If a driver under the age of 18 accumulates at least ____ points, his or her license will be suspended.

The first suspension of the license of a driver under the age of 18 for speeding or excessive points accumulation will remain in effect for ____ days.

When packing your motorcycle, you should pack heavier items

If a motorcyclist under 21 years of age is convicted for the first time of buying, consuming, or possessing alcohol, his or her license will be suspended for

If you drive violation-free for 12 consecutive months, ____ points will be removed from your driving record.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about ________ of all motorcyclists involved in fatal traffic accidents in the United States were under the influence of alcohol at the time.

If you accumulate at least six points for the second time, PennDOT will

If you are convicted of parking illegally in a designated parking area for persons with disabilities, you will be fined up to

If a motorcyclist under 21 years of age is convicted for the first time of buying, consuming, or possessing alcohol, he or she may be fined up to

If you get a traffic citation (traffic ticket) while riding your motorcycle in New Jersey or New York State,

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