Ohio Motorcycle Impairment, Fatigue and Weather Practice Test

What the Motorcycle Ohio Motorcycle Operator Manual says about impairment, fatigue and weather

• Alcohol and Motorcycling – A Lethal Mix

  Alcohol is a leading factor in motorcyclist deaths: almost 40% of riders killed in Ohio crashes each year had been drinking, many below the legal limit. Section 10

• Blood Alcohol Concentration

  Under Ohio law you are operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI) with a BAC of .02% or more if under 21, or .08% or more at 21 and older. Section 10

• Impaired Judgment

  Impairment shows as a willingness to take risks, and impaired riders usually don't notice it (some think they ride better after drinking). Section 10

• There is a Cure

  Separate drinking and drug use from riding: if you plan to drink, or think alcohol may be served, don't ride, and have a backup way home. Only time clears alcohol and drugs, which may mean waiting overnight; most men clear almost one drink an hour and women about three-fourths of that rate. Section 10

• Other Impairments

  Emotions (anger, stress, pain), weather, long miles, a hard day or a heavy meal can tire you or break your focus: take breaks when drowsy, more often in cold, rain or heat, or stop for the day. Section 10

• Weather Conditions, Comfort, and Fatigue

  Build up to long trips gradually; don't jump into 500- or 600-mile days. Section 15

Where it is in the Motorcycle Ohio Motorcycle Operator Manual

• Section 10Section 10 · Impairments: alcohol, drugs and fatigue
• Section 15Section 15 · Touring and long-distance riding
• Section 16Section 16 · Riding in the heat and cold

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