Louisiana Motorcycle: Alcohol, Drugs & Impairment Practice Test

Question 1

How does fatigue relate to riding, according to the manual?

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It can reduce your control of the motorcycle — Fatigue can affect your control of the motorcycle, so riders should dress for the elements, limit distance, and take frequent breaks.

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It has no effect on control

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It only matters at night

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It improves reaction time

Question 2

The manual states that alcohol can generally be eliminated from the body at what rate?

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About one drink per hour — The body eliminates alcohol at a rate of roughly one drink per hour, so drinking faster than that lets it accumulate.

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About three drinks per hour

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Within a few minutes of the last drink

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Only after sleeping

Question 3

Which three factors does the manual say play the major role in determining a person's BAC?

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Amount consumed, speed of drinking, and body weight — The amount of alcohol consumed, how fast it is consumed, and the person's body weight are the three major factors.

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Height, age, and eye color

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Type of motorcycle, route, and weather

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Time of day, temperature, and mood

Question 4

The manual cautions that using artificial stimulants to stay awake often results in:

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Extreme fatigue or depression when they wear off — Stimulants frequently cause extreme fatigue or depression when they wear off, leaving riders unable to concentrate.

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Permanent alertness

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Sharper night vision

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A lower BAC

Question 5

According to the manual, a 12-ounce can of beer contains about the same amount of alcohol as:

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A 5-ounce glass of wine or a single shot of liquor — A 12-ounce beer, a mixed drink with one 1.5-ounce shot of liquor, and a 5-ounce glass of wine all hold the same amount of alcohol.

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Two glasses of wine

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Three shots of liquor

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A single sip of any drink

Question 6

To fight fatigue on a long ride, the manual recommends stopping to rest at least how often?

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Every two hours — Take frequent rest breaks by stopping and getting off the motorcycle at least every two hours.

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Every eight hours

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Only when the tank is empty

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Once at the end of the day

Question 7

The manual states that even a single drink can begin to affect a rider's:

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Ability to think clearly and ride safely — As little as one drink can degrade your ability to think clearly and ride safely, since abilities and judgment can be affected by that one drink.

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Tire pressure

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Fuel economy

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Headlight brightness

Question 8

If you drink two drinks in one hour, the manual explains that at the end of the hour:

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At least one drink still remains in your system — Since only about one drink is eliminated per hour, at least one of the two drinks will still remain in your bloodstream.

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All alcohol is gone

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Your BAC drops to zero

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Both drinks are eliminated

Question 9

Aside from alcohol, which of the following can the manual says can impair a rider's concentration?

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Too much caffeine or certain prescription drugs — For some riders, even too much caffeine or certain prescription drugs can adversely affect concentration, so riding must be free of such influences.

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Wearing a bright jacket

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Using turn signals

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Riding with the headlight on

Question 10

Under Louisiana's implied consent law, what BAC makes a rider under 21 subject to penalties?

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0.02% or above — For a person under twenty-one, a blood alcohol level of 0.02% or above triggers the law's procedures.

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0.08% or above

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0.05% or above

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0.10% or above

Question 11

What usually determines whether a rider was operating legally or illegally after drinking?

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A breath or urine test — It does not matter how sober you look or act; a breath or urine test is what usually determines whether you were riding legally.

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How steadily the rider walks

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The rider's own opinion

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The number of drinks the bartender counted

Question 12

The manual says that whether a rider is legally intoxicated is not the real issue because:

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Impairment begins well below the legal limit — Impairment of judgment and skill begins well below the legal limit, so a rider can be affected even before reaching it.

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The legal limit does not apply to motorcycles

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Only drugs matter, not alcohol

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Tests are never accurate

Alcohol, Drugs & Impairment

Study questions with answers

1. How does fatigue relate to riding, according to the manual?

2. The manual states that alcohol can generally be eliminated from the body at what rate?

3. Which three factors does the manual say play the major role in determining a person's BAC?

4. The manual cautions that using artificial stimulants to stay awake often results in:

5. According to the manual, a 12-ounce can of beer contains about the same amount of alcohol as:

6. To fight fatigue on a long ride, the manual recommends stopping to rest at least how often?

7. The manual states that even a single drink can begin to affect a rider's:

8. If you drink two drinks in one hour, the manual explains that at the end of the hour:

9. Aside from alcohol, which of the following can the manual says can impair a rider's concentration?

10. Under Louisiana's implied consent law, what BAC makes a rider under 21 subject to penalties?

11. What usually determines whether a rider was operating legally or illegally after drinking?

12. The manual says that whether a rider is legally intoxicated is not the real issue because:

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