Alcohol, Drugs & Impairment

Study questions with answers

12 sample Alcohol, Drugs & Impairment questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.

1. 1. A 12-ounce can of beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, and a shot of hard liquor:

   Correct answer: Contain the same amount of alcohol

   All three contain the same amount of alcohol, so they affect the body similarly.

   Source: Alcohol in the Body — Blood Alcohol Concentration

2. 2. At roughly what rate can the body eliminate alcohol?

   Correct answer: About one drink per hour

   Alcohol is eliminated at a rate of almost one drink per hour, so drinking faster than that lets it build up in the body.

   Source: Alcohol in the Body — Blood Alcohol Concentration

3. 3. To fight fatigue, how often does the manual suggest stopping to get off the motorcycle?

   Correct answer: At least every two hours

   Take frequent rest breaks, stopping and getting off the bike at least every two hours.

   Source: Fatigue

4. 4. How does cannabis (marijuana) affect a person's ability to operate a motorcycle?

   Correct answer: It distorts perception of time, space, and speed

   Cannabis distorts perception of time, space, and speed, which is especially dangerous for riders who must make constant split-second judgments.

   Source: Cannabis and Motorcycle Operation

5. 5. Which of a rider's abilities does alcohol impair first?

   Correct answer: Your judgment of how well you are actually riding

   Judgment is affected first; you may ride more and more poorly while believing you are doing fine, so you take greater risks.

   Source: Minimize the Risks

6. 6. About how many hours a day do experienced riders seldom exceed to avoid fatigue?

   Correct answer: About six hours

   Seasoned riders rarely cover more than roughly six hours of riding in one day.

   Source: Fatigue

7. 7. In Utah, the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at which an adult is considered intoxicated is:

   Correct answer: 0.05 percent

   The manual notes Utah's threshold is 0.05 percent, lower than the 0.08 percent used in most other states.

   Source: Alcohol and the Law

8. 8. Which three primary factors most affect a person's blood alcohol concentration?

   Correct answer: How much you drink, how fast you drink, and body weight

   The amount of alcohol consumed, how fast it is consumed, and the person's body weight are the three primary factors.

   Source: Alcohol in the Body — Blood Alcohol Concentration

9. 9. Nearly what fraction of fatally injured motorcycle riders had a BAC above the legal limit?

   Correct answer: Nearly one-third

   Research finds that close to one-third of riders killed in crashes were over the legal alcohol limit.

   Source: Why This Information Is Important

10. 10. How does alcohol get into the bloodstream after it is consumed?

    Correct answer: It enters the blood quickly without digestion

    Unlike most food and drink, alcohol is not digested; it passes into the bloodstream and reaches the brain within minutes.

    Source: Alcohol in the Body

11. 11. Why does the manual warn against relying on artificial stimulants to stay alert while riding?

    Correct answer: They can cause extreme fatigue or depression as they wear off

    As stimulants fade, they can leave a rider severely fatigued or low, unable to focus on the task.

    Source: Fatigue

12. 12. Which is one of the ways the manual suggests to keep a friend who has been drinking from riding?

    Correct answer: Arrange a safe ride home for them

    You can arrange a safe ride, slow their pace of drinking, keep them there with food and coffee, or get other friends involved.

    Source: Step in to Protect a Friend