Wisconsin Motorcycle Permit: Alcohol, Laws & Licensing Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Alcohol Concentration (AC).

Wisconsin law and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Motorists' Handbook use the term Alcohol Concentration (AC) to refer to the percentage of alcohol in a person's body. Many other states use other terms such as Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC).

Source: Alcohol Content; Drinking and Driving; Wisconsin Department of Transportation Motorists' Handbook

Not quite. The answer is never permitted.

Riding with both legs on the same side of the motorcycle is never permitted. The motorcyclist and passenger must always straddle the motorcycle.

Not quite. The answer is 10 days.

If you change your address, you should notify the DMV of your new address within ten days of the move. The DMV needs to have your current address on file to mail you your renewal notice and other information. You can notify the DMV online, by phone, or by mail.

Source: Address Change; Wisconsin Department of Transportation Motorists' Handbook

Not quite. The answer is 40–45%

According to the Wisconsin Motorcyclists' Handbook, 40 to 45 percent of all motorcyclists killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking alcohol. One-third of these riders had an alcohol concentration (AC) above legal limits.

Source: Being in Shape to Ride; Wisconsin Motorcyclists' Handbook

Not quite. The answer is 1 year.

If you are convicted of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and this was your second such offense in ten years, you will be fined $350–$1,100; you will be sentenced to jail for between 5 days and 6 months; and your license will be revoked for 12–18 months. Also, you will have to participate in a sobriety program or have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in each vehicle you drive for 12–18 months. The IID will monitor your alcohol concentration (AC) and prevent your vehicle from starting if your AC exceeds a preset limit. [Wisconsin Alcohol Laws; Drinking and Driving; Wisconsin Department of Transportation Motorists' Handbook],

Source: "OWI and Related Alcohol and Drug Penalties"; Wisconsin Department of Transportation; https://wisconsindot.gov/Documents/safety/education/drunk-drv/owi-penchrt.pdf

Not quite. The answer is 5

The DMV will declare you a habitual offender if within a five-year period, you have been convicted of 4 or more major traffic violations, 12 or more minor traffic violations, or any combination of major and minor violations totaling 12. Major violations are serious offenses such as reckless driving, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), leaving the scene of an accident (hit and run), and fleeing a police officer. Once you're declared a habitual offender, your license will be revoked for five years in addition to the penalties for all the individual offenses. [Habitual Offender; Keeping the Driver License; Wisconsin Department of Transportation Motorists' Handbook],

Source: "Wisconsin's Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) Law" (BDS 102); Wisconsin Department of Transportation; https://wisconsindot.gov/Documents/dmv/shared/bds102.pdf

Not quite. The answer is judgment.

Alcohol affects the body in many different ways, but it first affects your judgment. Even if you don't feel other effects yet, you might be making dangerous decisions.

Not quite. The answer is 3 years.

To reinstate your driving privileges after your license has been suspended or revoked, Wisconsin may require you to file proof of financial responsibility for three years past the date of reinstatement. Financial responsibility can take the form of a vehicle liability insurance policy or other means to pay for damages and injuries in the event of an accident. [Reinstating a Revoked or Suspended License; Keeping the Driver License; Wisconsin Department of Transportation Motorists' Handbook],

Source: "Reinstate a Revoked or Suspended Driver License"; Wisconsin Department of Transportation; https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/license-drvs/susp-or-rvkd/reinstate.aspx

Not quite. The answer is $200.

Under Wisconsin law, every motorcyclist who holds a Cycle Instruction Permit, every motorcyclist under 18 years of age, and every passenger under 18 years of age must wear a helmet. You may not operate a motorcycle while carrying a passenger under 18 years of age who is not wearing a helmet. Every motorcyclist (but not the passenger) regardless of age must wear eye protection unless the motorcycle is equipped with a windshield that rises at least 15 inches above the handlebar. If you are found guilty of violating this law, you may be fined $10–$200. [Motorcycle Laws; Wisconsin Motorcyclists' Handbook], [WI Stat § 347.485],

Source: WI Stat § 347.50

Not quite. The answer is positioned at an angle with the rear wheel to the curb.

When parked at the roadside, your motorcycle should be positioned at a 90-degree angle with the rear wheel to the curb.

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 2

If the DMV declares you a habitual offender, you may be able to apply for an occupational license after two years. With an occupational license, you may drive no more than 12 hours per day and no more than 60 hours per week. You may only drive to and from work, school, or church or for vital household needs such as purchasing food or medications or keeping medical appointments. [Occupational License; Keeping the Driver License; Wisconsin Department of Transportation Motorists' Handbook],

Source: "Occupational License"; Wisconsin Department of Transportation; https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/license-drvs/susp-or-rvkd/occ-license.aspx

Not quite. The answer is $300.

In Wisconsin as in many other states, it is illegal to ride sidesaddle (i.e., with both legs on the same side of the motorcycle). If you are found guilty of doing so, you may be fined $30–$300. [Motorcycle Laws; Wisconsin Motorcyclists' Handbook], [WI Stat § 346.595],

Source: WI Stat § 346.60

Not quite. The answer is 0.02

Every 0.02 increase in alcohol concentration (AC) roughly doubles the risk of being involved in a fatal accident. This relationship appears to hold true for motorcycles as well as cars. [Alcohol Content; Drinking and Driving; Wisconsin Department of Transportation Motorists' Handbook],

Source: "Motorcycle Safety and Alcohol"; Nicholas J. Ward; 2014 Motorcycle Safety Forum; Des Moines, IA

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 All of the above

There are a variety of serious offenses for which conviction may result in your driver license being canceled, suspended, or revoked, depending on the nature of the offense. These offenses include supplying false information on a license application, driving under the influence, leaving the scene of an accident (hit and run), failing to report an accident to law enforcement, or just accumulating too many demerit points on your driving record.

Source: Keeping the Driver License; Wisconsin Department of Transportation Motorists' Handbook

Not quite. The answer is $40

In Wisconsin, it is illegal to talk on a handheld cell phone while you're driving in a work zone with workers present. If you are found guilty of violating this law for the first time, you may be fined $20–$40 and four demerit points will be added to your driving record. [Concentrate Completely on Driving; Inattentive Driving; Wisconsin Department of Transportation Motorists' Handbook], ["Driver Licensing Abbreviation Codes with Charge Points," Wisconsin Department of Transportation, https://wisconsindot.gov/Documents/dmv/shared/bds109.pdf], [WI Stat § 346.89],

Source: WI Stat § 346.95

Not quite. The answer is 2

If you consume just two "standard" alcoholic drinks, your driving may become impaired to the point that you can be arrested. (One standard drink is 1.5 ounces of hard liquor, 5 ounces of wine, or 12 ounces of beer.)

Source: If You Drink, When Can You Drive?; Drinking and Driving; Wisconsin Department of Transportation Motorists' Handbook

Not quite. The answer is 6 months.

If you are convicted of OWI for the first time, your license will be revoked for between 6 and 9 months, you will be fined $150–$300, and you will be assessed a $435 driver improvement surcharge. This surcharge goes to fund the state's breath analysis and driver improvement programs. [Wisconsin Alcohol Laws; Drinking and Driving; Wisconsin Department of Transportation Motorists' Handbook], ["OWI and Related Alcohol and Drug Penalties"; Wisconsin Department of Transportation; https://wisconsindot.gov/Documents/safety/education/drunk-drv/owi-penchrt.pdf],

Source: "Distributing Traffic Citation Deposits and Fines"; Wisconsin Department of Transportation; https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/safety/enforcement/citation/default.aspx

Not quite. The answer is $400.

Sending text messages (texting) on a handheld cell phone while you're driving is a particularly dangerous form of distracted driving. It can dramatically increase your chances of being involved in an accident. If you are found guilty of doing it, you may be fined between $20 and $400. [WI Stat § 346.89],

Source: WI Stat § 346.95