You are considered legally intoxicated if

your blood alcohol content is 0.08% or above.

you have had at least one drink.

you had one drink and are over the age of 21.

your blood alcohol content is 0.05% or above.

The best way to prevent fatigue while riding a motorcycle is to

avoid wearing goggles or a face shield.

When parking at the roadside, you should park

at a place reserved for persons with disabilities.

Riding a motorcycle between lanes of traffic

is allowed only when traffic is at a standstill.

is allowed only in designated areas.

Your license will be suspended or revoked if you are convicted of which of the following?

Driving under the influence (DUI)

Making a false statement to the DMV

Is it safe to share a lane with another motorcycle?

No, because sharing a lane will not leave you enough room to maneuver.

No, because it is illegal to share a lane with another vehicle.

Yes, because motorcycles are smaller than cars.

Yes, because you will be able to communicate with each other better.

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Virginia Motorcycle Permit: Alcohol, Laws & Licensing Practice Test

20 alcohol, laws & licensing questions for the Virginia Motorcycle Permit Test, out of 67 in the app. Answer each to see whether you got it right and why. The real Virginia test has 25 questions and you need 20 correct (80%) to pass.

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Official source: dmv.virginia.gov
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1Question 1 of 20
If you are convicted of driving while your license is suspended or revoked for an alcohol-related offense, your vehicle may be impounded for an additional
Not quite. The answer is 90 days.
If you are charged with driving while your license is suspended or revoked for an alcohol-related offense, your vehicle will be immediately impounded for 30 days. If you are convicted of this charge, your vehicle will be impounded for up to 90 more days. In addition, six demerit points will be added to your driving record and you will be fined up to $2,500, sentenced to jail for up to one year, or both. [Vehicle Impoundment; Alcohol and the Law; Section 5: Penalties; Virginia Driver's Manual], ["Moving Violations and Point Assessments" (DMV 115); Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles; July 1, 2015], [VA Code § 18.2-11],
Source: VA Code § 46.2-301
2Question 2 of 20
If an underage driver is convicted of a second traffic violation, his or her driving privileges will be suspended for
Not quite. The answer is 90 days.
If a driver under the age of 18 is convicted of a traffic violation or a violation of Virginia's safety belt or child restraint laws for the second time, his or her driving privileges will be suspended for 90 days.
Source: Under Age 18; Other DMV Requirements, Suspensions and Revocations; Section 5: Penalties; Virginia Driver's Manual
3Question 3 of 20
If a driver aged 18 through 20 is convicted of using a fake ID to try to purchase alcohol, his or her license will be suspended for at least
Not quite. The answer is 6 months.
If a person under 21 years of age is convicted of using a fake ID to attempt to purchase alcohol, he or she will be fined at least $500, sentenced to at least 50 hours of community service, or both. If the person is at least 18 years old, his or her license will also be suspended for between six months and one year. [Alcohol Related Violations and Penalties Involving Persons Under Age 21; Alcohol and the Law; Section 5: Penalties; Virginia Driver's Manual],
Source: VA Code § 4.1-305
4Question 4 of 20
If your mailing address changes, you must notify the DMV within
Not quite. The answer is 30 days.
If your mailing address changes, you must notify the DMV within 30 days. The DMV must have your current address on file to be able to mail you such documents as a driver's license or a license renewal notification. (The United States Postal Service will not forward your license to a new address.) If you don't notify the DMV about your change of address, you may be charged a $5 fee. [Address Changes; Section 7: Other Important Information; Virginia Driver's Manual],
Source: VA Code § 46.2-324
5Question 5 of 20
If you are found to be driving while your license is suspended or revoked for an alcohol-related offense, your vehicle will be immediately impounded for
Not quite. The answer is 30 days.
If you are charged with driving while your license is suspended or revoked for an alcohol-related offense, your vehicle will be immediately impounded for 30 days. If you are convicted of this charge, your vehicle will be impounded for up to 90 more days. In addition, six demerit points will be added to your driving record and you will be fined up to $2,500, sentenced to jail for up to one year, or both. [Vehicle Impoundment; Alcohol and the Law; Section 5: Penalties; Virginia Driver's Manual], ["Moving Violations and Point Assessments" (DMV 115); Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles; July 1, 2015], [VA Code § 18.2-11],
Source: VA Code § 46.2-301
6Question 6 of 20
You are considered legally intoxicated if
Not quite. The answer is your blood alcohol content is 0.08% or above.
You are considered legally intoxicated if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is 0.08% or above. If you are found to be operating a motor vehicle while your BAC is that high, you will be charged with driving under the influence (DUI).
7Question 7 of 20
If a driver under 21 years of age is convicted of driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.04%, he or she may be sentenced to at least ________ of community service.
Not quite. The answer is 50 hours
In Virginia, it is illegal for a person under the age of 21 to drive with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.02% or more. If a person under 21 is convicted of driving with a BAC of at least 0.02% but less than 0.08%, his or her license will be suspended for one year. This suspension period is in addition to the immediate administrative suspension when the person was originally charged with this offense. Also, six demerit points will be added to his or her driving record, and he or she will be fined at least $500 or sentenced to at least 50 hours of community service. However, if a person under 21 is convicted of driving with a BAC of 0.08% or more, he or she will face the same DUI penalties as an adult. [Alcohol Related Violations and Penalties Involving Persons Under Age 21; Alcohol and the Law; Section 5: Penalties; Virginia Driver's Manual], ["Moving Violations and Point Assessments" (DMV 115); Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles; July 1, 2015],.
8Question 8 of 20
If you are found guilty of riding a motorcycle between two lanes (lane splitting), you will be fined
Not quite. The answer is $100.
Under Virginia law, every vehicle (including a motorcycle) must be operated entirely within one lane at a time. If you are found guilty of riding your motorcycle between two lanes (often called lane splitting), you will be fined $100.
Source: VA Code § 46.2-804
9Question 9 of 20
The best way to prevent fatigue while riding a motorcycle is to
Not quite. The answer is take frequent rest breaks.
The best way to prevent fatigue while riding a motorcycle is to take frequent rest breaks, say every two hours. Riding a motorcycle is more tiring than driving a car. Take the time to get off and stretch.
10Question 10 of 20
If a law enforcement officer arrests you for DUI, your driving privileges will be automatically suspended for _______ for a first offense.
Not quite. The answer is 7 days
If you refuse a breath test or you're charged with DUI, your driving privileges will be automatically suspended for seven days for a first offense. Note that this is an administrative suspension, not a criminal penalty. If you are convicted of DUI, six demerit points will be added to your driving record, your license will be suspended for an additional year, you will be fined $250–$2,500, and you may be sentenced to jail for up to one year. [Administrative License Suspension; Alcohol and the Law; Section 5: Penalties; Virginia Driver's Manual], ["Moving Violations and Point Assessments" (DMV 115); Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles; July 1, 2015], [VA Code § 18.2-11], [VA Code § 18.2-270],
Source: VA Code § 18.2-271
11Question 11 of 20
When parking at the roadside, you should park
Not quite. The answer is at an angle.
Position your motorcycle at an angle with the rear wheel to the curb. This will let you see in both directions easily when you exit the parking space. A clear view is particularly important if you plan to turn across a lane of traffic.
12Question 12 of 20
If you are found to be driving without a license after you have previously been convicted of driving without a license, your vehicle will be impounded for up to
Not quite. The answer is 3 days.
If you are found to be driving without a license after you have previously been convicted of driving without a license, your vehicle will be impounded for three days or until you obtain a license, whichever is shorter. Also, six demerit points will be added to your driving record. [Vehicle Impoundment; Alcohol and the Law; Section 5: Penalties; Virginia Driver's Manual],
Source: "Moving Violations and Point Assessments" (DMV 115); Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles; July 1, 2015
13Question 13 of 20
Riding a motorcycle between lanes of traffic
Not quite. The answer is is never allowed.
A motorcycle needs a full lane width to maneuver safely. A motorcycle should never be ridden between lanes of traffic, even if it looks like there is room. In the US at this time, riding between lanes of traffic (often called lane splitting) is legal only in California.
14Question 14 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.
15Question 15 of 20
Your license will be suspended or revoked if you are convicted of which of the following?
Not quite. The answer is Any of the above
There are many different offenses for which conviction will result in the loss of your driving privileges. Among these are driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs, leaving the scene of an accident without stopping (hit and run), making a false statement to the DMV, and a drug offense whether or not a motor vehicle was involved.
Source: Conviction-Related Suspensions and Revocations, Section 5: Penalties; Virginia Driver's Manual
16Question 16 of 20
If a driver who is at least 18 years old accumulates ____ demerit points within 24 months, he or she will be required to complete a driver improvement clinic.
Not quite. The answer is 18
If a driver who is at least 18 years old accumulates 12 demerit points within 12 months or 18 demerit points within 24 months, he or she will be required to complete a driver improvement clinic.
Source: Age 18 or 19; Other DMV Requirements, Suspensions and Revocations; Section 5: Penalties; Virginia Driver's Manual
17Question 17 of 20
If you have failed to make child support payments totaling ______ even though you've been required to do so, your license will be suspended.
Not quite. The answer is $5,000
If you are late making child support payments by 90 days or the required payments total $5,000 or more, the Division of Child Support Enforcement will direct the DMV to suspend your driving privileges.
Source: Suspensions for Failing to Satisfy Child Support-Related Requirements; Other DMV Requirements, Suspensions and Revocations; Section 5: Penalties; Virginia Driver's Manual
18Question 18 of 20
If you are involved in an accident and a law enforcement officer has probable cause that you are intoxicated, the officer can arrest you for DUI without a warrant within ____ hours of the accident.
Not quite. The answer is 3
If you are involved in an accident and a law enforcement officer has probable cause that you are intoxicated, the officer can arrest you for DUI without a warrant within three hours of the accident.
Source: Alcohol and the Law; Section 5: Penalties; Virginia Driver's Manual
19Question 19 of 20
If a driver who is at least 18 years old accumulates ____ demerit points within 24 months, his or her license will be suspended for 90 days.
Not quite. The answer is 24
If a driver who is at least 18 years old accumulates 18 demerit points within 12 months or 24 demerit points within 24 months, his or her license will be suspended for 90 days. He or she will also be required to complete a driver improvement clinic.
Source: Age 18 or Older; Other DMV Requirements, Suspensions and Revocations; Section 5: Penalties; Virginia Driver's Manual
20Question 20 of 20
Is it safe to share a lane with another motorcycle?
Not quite. The answer is No, because sharing a lane will not leave you enough room to maneuver.
Virginia law does not prohibit two motorcycles from pairing up in a single lane. Still, it isn't safe to share a lane with another motorcycle (or any other motor vehicle). Each car, motorcycle, and truck requires a full lane width to maneuver safely. To avoid a hazard, you may need the full width of the lane to maneuver.
Source: VA Code § 46.2-857

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If you are convicted of driving while your license is suspended or revoked for an alcohol-related offense, your vehicle may be impounded for an additional

If an underage driver is convicted of a second traffic violation, his or her driving privileges will be suspended for

If a driver aged 18 through 20 is convicted of using a fake ID to try to purchase alcohol, his or her license will be suspended for at least

If your mailing address changes, you must notify the DMV within

If you are found to be driving while your license is suspended or revoked for an alcohol-related offense, your vehicle will be immediately impounded for

You are considered legally intoxicated if

If a driver under 21 years of age is convicted of driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.04%, he or she may be sentenced to at least ________ of community service.

If you are found guilty of riding a motorcycle between two lanes (lane splitting), you will be fined

The best way to prevent fatigue while riding a motorcycle is to

If a law enforcement officer arrests you for DUI, your driving privileges will be automatically suspended for _______ for a first offense.

When parking at the roadside, you should park

If you are found to be driving without a license after you have previously been convicted of driving without a license, your vehicle will be impounded for up to

Riding a motorcycle between lanes of traffic

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

Your license will be suspended or revoked if you are convicted of which of the following?

If a driver who is at least 18 years old accumulates ____ demerit points within 24 months, he or she will be required to complete a driver improvement clinic.

If you have failed to make child support payments totaling ______ even though you've been required to do so, your license will be suspended.

If you are involved in an accident and a law enforcement officer has probable cause that you are intoxicated, the officer can arrest you for DUI without a warrant within ____ hours of the accident.

If a driver who is at least 18 years old accumulates ____ demerit points within 24 months, his or her license will be suspended for 90 days.

Is it safe to share a lane with another motorcycle?

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