Vermont Motorcycle Permit: Alcohol, Laws & Licensing Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Alcohol first affects your judgment. Then it can also impair your vision, impair your ability to concentrate, increase your reaction time, and reduce your ability to sense the world around you.

Source: Impaired Driving; Chapter 7 – Driving Safely and Studying for your Permit; Vermont Driver's Manual

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.

Not quite. The answer is 0.08%

Under Vermont law, you are considered impaired or under the influence if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08% or more. If you're driving at the time, you can be charged with DUI. However, you can also be charged with DUI if your driving is significantly impaired at a lower BAC or by having used some other drug. A driver under 21 years of age can be charged with DUI if his or her BAC is 0.02% or more.

Source: Impaired Driving; Chapter 7 – Driving Safely and Studying for your Permit; Vermont Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is 14

A Vermont license will become invalid fourteen days after its expiration date. If your license expired more than three years ago, you will have to be retested to obtain a new license.

Source: Permit/License Renewals; Chapter 6 – Fees, Renewals and Duplicates; Vermont Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is 5

If you are convicted of texting while driving, five points will be added to your driving record and you will be fined $100–$200 for a first offense. [The Vermont Point System; Chapter 8 – Point System; Vermont Driver's Manual], [23 V.S.A. § 1099],

Source: 23 V.S.A. § 2502

Not quite. The answer is Any of the above

Alcohol isn't the only substance whose use can get you into trouble. Under Vermont law, you can be convicted of DUI for operating a motor vehicle while you're under the influence of any substance that significantly impairs your driving. This can include illegal drugs, some prescription medications, and even some over-the-counter medications. If you are unsure about the effects of a particular medication, read the warning label or ask your pharmacist or doctor. [Impaired Driving; Chapter 7 – Driving Safely and Studying for your Permit; Vermont Driver's Manual], [23 V.S.A. § 1200],

Source: 23 V.S.A. § 1201

Not quite. The answer is 7

If you have vehicle liability insurance but you are unable to provide your insurance card to a police officer upon request, you'll have seven more days to provide the insurance card. Otherwise, your license will be suspended. The card must show that you were insured on the day that the officer requested it from you. (Note: The Vermont Driver's Manual incorrectly states that you'll have 15 more days to provide the insurance card.) [Insurance; Chapter 9 – Vehicle Ownership; Vermont Driver's Manual],

Source: 23 V.S.A. § 800

Not quite. The answer is wait for days.

The more alcohol that gets into your body to make you intoxicated, the longer it will take your body to break it all down. If you consume a great deal of alcohol, it can take as long as a day or two for your body to fully recover.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

If you are convicted of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI), you will face the following penalties for a first offense: A fine of up to $750, jail for up to two years, or both. Your license will also be suspended for 90 days. For a subsequent DUI conviction, the penalties will be even harsher. [23 V.S.A. § 1201], [23 V.S.A. § 1206],

Source: 23 V.S.A. § 1210

Not quite. The answer is None of the above

Unlike some other states, Vermont does not impose specific noise limitations on motorcycle exhaust systems. However, Vermont law prohibits you from making "unnecessary and offensive noise" between sunset and sunrise generally. Also, Vermont law does require every motor vehicle that is operated on a public road to be "in good mechanical condition." The Vermont Supreme Court has ruled that you can be in violation of this law if your motorcycle's muffler is making excessive noise because it's malfunctioning. ["State of Vermont vs. David A. Beauregard," Supreme Court of Vermont, 2 January 2003], [13 V.S.A. § 1022],

Source: 23 V.S.A. § 1221

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

Alternatives to drinking and driving include taking a taxi, using public transportation, riding with a designated driver, or just staying where you plan to drink (if safe to do so) until you sober up. What about just walking? Walking under the influence of alcohol actually increases a pedestrian's risk of being involved in an accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has found that 37% of pedestrians killed in traffic accidents had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or above, while only 13% of the drivers in those accidents did. [Impaired Driving; Chapter 7 – Driving Safely and Studying for your Permit; Vermont Driver's Manual],

Source: "Traffic Safety Facts: Pedestrians"; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; August 2013; https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/811748

Not quite. The answer is doesn't guarantee that the alcohol won't affect you.

There is no safe amount of alcohol to drink. Your judgment and riding abilities can be affected by just one drink.

Not quite. The answer is 3

A Vermont license will become invalid fourteen days after its expiration date. If your license expired more than three years ago, you will have to be retested to obtain a new license.

Source: Permit/License Renewals; Chapter 6 – Fees, Renewals and Duplicates; Vermont Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is $1,000.

If you are found guilty of falsifying information on your application or attempting to obtain a motor vehicle credential by false representation, you will be fined up to $1,000, sentenced to jail for up to two years, or both. Your license will also be suspended for 90 days. [Impersonating Another in an Application, or Aiding an Applicant by False Repesentation; How to Lose Your License or Driving Privilege; Chapter 2 – How to Lose Your License; Vermont Driver's Manual],

Source: 23 V.S.A. §202

Not quite. The answer is 5

In Vermont, it is illegal to use any type of portable electronic device (even a hands-free device) to send or receive text messages, instant messages, or email. If someone who holds a standard driver's license is found guilty of doing so, he or she will be fined $100–$200 and five points will be added to his or her driving record. [The Vermont Point System; Chapter 8 – Point System; Vermont Driver's Manual], [23 V.S.A. § 1099],

Source: 23 V.S.A. § 2502

Not quite. The answer is 2 years.

Under Vermont law, if you are involved in an accident, you must stop at the accident scene immediately and identify yourself to the police or other parties involved in the accident. If you are convicted of leaving the scene of an accident (hit and run) that involved only property damage (no injuries), you may be fined up to $2,000, sentenced to jail for up to two years, or both. In addition, ten points will be added to your driving record. Ten points will be enough to cause suspension of your license unless you request a hearing to contest the charge. [The Vermont Point System; Chapter 8 – Point System; Vermont Driver's Manual], [23 V.S.A. § 2502], [23 V.S.A. § 2505], [23 V.S.A. § 2506],

Source: 23 V.S.A. § 1128

Not quite. The answer is 0.02%

A driver under the age of 21 can be charged with DUI if his or her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.02% or more. Most people will reach or exceed a BAC of 0.02% after consuming just one alcoholic drink. Hence, a BAC limit of under 0.02% is effectively zero tolerance.

Source: Impaired Driving; Chapter 7 – Driving Safely and Studying for your Permit; Vermont Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is 30

If a driver under 21 years of age is found guilty of possessing or consuming alcohol, he or she will be required to participate in the Youth Substance Abuse Safety Program. If he or she fails to complete the program successfully, he or she will be fined $300 and his or her license will be suspended for 30 days for a first offense, regardless of whether he or she was driving at the time. (Note: The Vermont Driver's Manual incorrectly states the suspension period as 90 days.)

Source: 7 V.S.A. §656

Not quite. The answer is 1 year.

Vermont law calls reckless driving "negligent operation of a motor vehicle." If you are convicted of negligent operation for the first time, you may be fined up to $1,000, sentenced to jail for up to one year, or both. In addition, ten points will be added to your driving record. Ten points will be enough to cause suspension of your license unless you request a hearing to contest the charge. [The Vermont Point System; Chapter 8 – Point System; Vermont Driver's Manual], [23 V.S.A. § 2502], [23 V.S.A. § 2505],

Source: 23 V.S.A. § 2506

Not quite. The answer is Only if you have a disabled parking placard or disabled parking plates

In Vermont, you may not park your motorcycle in a disabled parking space unless you have a disabled parking placard or a set of disabled license plates. You can obtain these by applying to the DMV.

Source: "Disabled Plates & Placards," Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles, https://dmv.vermont.gov/registrations/license-plates/disabled-plates-placards