Rhode Island Motorcycle Permit: Alcohol, Laws & Licensing Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Do all of the above.

You can help prevent fatigue by riding no more than six hours per day, taking frequent rest breaks, and protecting yourself from the elements by wearing proper clothing.

Not quite. The answer is 60

If a motor vehicle operator under 21 years of age is convicted for the first time of possessing alcoholic beverages, he or she will be fined $150 – $750 and required to perform 30 hours of community service, and his or her license will be suspended for at least 60 days. [E. Penalties; Chapter X. Drinking and Driving; Rhode Island Driver's Manual],

Source: R. I. G. L. 3-8-10

Not quite. The answer is either (a) or (b) is true.

Rhode Island law requires you to wear a helmet if you're under 21 years of age. The law also requires you to wear a helmet for one year from the date of issuance of your first motorcycle endorsement or motorcycle license. However, every passenger regardless of age must wear a helmet. If you are convicted of violating any of these requirements, you will be fined $85. [R. I. G. L. 31-10.1-4], [R. I. G. L. 31-10.1-6],

Source: R. I. G. L. 31-41.1-4

Not quite. The answer is $100

Under Rhode Island law, you must hold a disability parking placard or (for a motorcycle) a disability parking sticker to park in a disability parking space. If you are found guilty of parking in a disability parking space without such a permit, you will be fined $100 for your first offense, $175 for your second offense, and $325 for a subsequent offense. Also, your vehicle may be towed away at your expense. ["New/Renewal Disability Parking Placard Application"; Disability Parking Placards Office; Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles; http://www.dmv.ri.gov/documents/forms/disability/DisabilityParkingPlacard.pdf],

Source: R. I. G. L. 31-28-7

Not quite. The answer is $5,000.

A third DUI within five years is considered a felony. The penalties include a mandatory fine of $400 if the person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was less than 0.15% at the time of the offense, or a mandatory fine of $1,000 – $5,000 if the person's BAC was at least 0.15%.

Source: E. Penalties; Chapter X. Drinking and Driving; Rhode Island Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is chemical testing for alcohol and drugs.

Under Rhode Island's Implied Consent law, by operating a motor vehicle in Rhode Island, you imply consent to chemical testing for alcohol and drugs upon request of a police officer.

Source: C. Implied Consent; Chapter X. Drinking and Driving; Rhode Island Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is 17 1/2

You are eligible for a full operator's license if you are either 18 years old or you meet all of the following requirements: (1) You are at least 17 1/2 years old, (2) you have held a Limited Provisional License for at least the past twelve months, and (3) you have not been convicted of a moving violation or safety belt infraction within the past six months.

Source: D. Level Three: Full Operator's License; Chapter I. Applying for a Rhode Island Driver's License; Rhode Island Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is $85.

Under Rhode Island law, every motorcycle passenger regardless of age must wear a helmet. If you are convicted of violating this law, you (not the passenger) will be fined $85. [R. I.G. L. 31-10.1-6],

Source: R. I.G. L. 31-41.1-4

Not quite. The answer is 10

If you are convicted of speeding at up to 10 mph over the posted speed limit, you will be fined $95 ($10.00 per mile in excess of the speed limit). The court may impose additional fines and suspend your license for up to 30 days.

Source: Common Motor Vehicle Violations – Fine Schedule; Chapter IX. Laws You Must Know; Rhode Island Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

Rhode Island law uses the term Driving Under the Influence (DUI) to mean operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances. Other states use other terms such as Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), Operating a Vehicle while Impaired (OVI), or Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII).

Source: B. Blood Alcohol Concentration; Chapter X. Drinking and Driving; Rhode Island Driver's Manual

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 1 year.

If an adult motor vehicle operator is convicted of DUI with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of at least 0.10% but less than 0.15%, he or she will face the following penalties for a first offense: A fine of $100 – $400, a highway safety assessment of $500, an additional $86 fee, and license suspension for 3 – 12 months. In addition, the person will be sentenced to jail for up to one year, required to perform 10 – 60 hours of community service, or both. The person will be required to complete a special course on driving under the influence, submit to alcohol or drug treatment, or both. Finally, the court may require the person to install an ignition interlock device (IID) on each motor vehicle that he or she operates. The IID will monitor the person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and prevent the vehicle from starting if the person's BAC exceeds a preset limit. If the person is unable to install an IID on his or her motorcycle, he or she will have to stop riding it for the duration of the IID installation period. [E. Penalties; Chapter X. Drinking and Driving; Rhode Island Driver's Manual],

Source: R. I. G. L. 31-27-2

Not quite. The answer is $85.

In Rhode Island, it is illegal to ride a motorcycle whose handlebars extend more than 15 inches above the seat when you're sitting on it. If you are convicted of violating this law, you will be fined $85. [R. I. G. L. 31-10.1-5],

Source: R. I. G. L. 31-41.1-4

Not quite. The answer is third

In Rhode Island, your first and second DUIs are considered misdemeanors, and your third and subsequent DUIs are considered felonies. The penalties for these felonies are much harsher, including jail for several years and license suspension for several years.

Source: E. Penalties; Chapter X. Drinking and Driving; Rhode Island Driver's Manual

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

While you ride with a Rhode Island motorcycle permit, you must be supervised at all times by a licensed motorcyclist who is at least 18 years old. You may not carry passengers (other than possibly your riding supervisor), and you may not ride on limited-access highways.

Source: R. I. G. L. 31-10.1-2

Not quite. The answer is 6 months.

If an adult motor vehicle operator is convicted of DUI, he or she will be sentenced to jail for a second offense. The sentence will be between ten days and one year if the person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was less than 0.15% at the time of the offense, or between six months and one year if the person's BAC was at least 0.15%.

Source: E. Penalties; Chapter X. Drinking and Driving; Rhode Island Driver's Manual

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 concentration (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

Not quite. The answer is 5 years

If you are convicted for the first time of DUI that resulted in the death of another person, you will be sentenced to 5 – 15 years in jail and be fined $5,000 – $10,000. In addition, your license will be revoked for five years and you may be required to successfully complete drug or alcohol treatment at your own expense. [E. Penalties; Chapter X. Drinking and Driving; Rhode Island Driver's Manual],

Source: R. I G. L. 31-27-2.6

Not quite. The answer is 60

If you are convicted of refusing to submit to a chemical test for drugs or alcohol upon request of a police officer, you will face the following penalties for a first offense: a fine of $200 – $500, a $200 assessment to support the state's chemical testing programs, a $500 highway safety assessment, 10 – 60 hours of community service, and license suspension for six months. You will also be required to either attend a special course on driving under the influence, undergo drug or alcohol treatment, or both. Finally, the court may require you to install an ignition interlock device (IID) on each motor vehicle you operate. The IID will monitor your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and prevent the vehicle from starting if your BAC exceeds a preset limit. If you are unable to install an IID on your motorcycle, you will have to stop riding it for the duration of the IID installation period. [D.Refusal to Take the Breathalyzer Test; Chapter X. Drinking and Driving; Rhode Island Driver's Manual],

Source: R. I. G. L. 31-27-2.1

Not quite. The answer is 5

In Rhode Island, refusal to submit to chemical testing is considered a second offense if it occurred within five years of the previous offense. Likewise, refusal is considered a third offense if it occurred within five years of the first offense. (The same holds true for DUI.) The penalties for a second offense are harsher than those for a first offense, and the penalties for a third offense can be harsher still.

Source: E. Penalties; Chapter X. Drinking and Driving; Rhode Island Driver's Manual