You had a drink a few minutes ago and plan to ride before it affects you. Why doesn't that work?
Right! Alcohol needs no digestion; it enters the blood quickly and soon reaches the brain. 📖 p. 23
How alcohol affects riding, Virginia's DUI law and staying alert.
You had a drink a few minutes ago and plan to ride before it affects you. Why doesn't that work?
Right! Alcohol needs no digestion; it enters the blood quickly and soon reaches the brain. 📖 p. 23
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If you refuse the chemical test, your license may be suspended for one year, whether or not you are convicted of driving under the influence. p. 23
The alcohol concentration in your body depends on how much alcohol you drink, the time spent drinking and your body weight. p. 23
Only time can sober you up; exercise, coffee, cold showers and fresh air don't. p. 23
On a DUI conviction the court can revoke your license for one year for a first offense, three years for a second and indefinitely for a third. p. 23
Alcohol also affects your field of vision, hearing, concentration, speech and balance; braking and steering take longer, you handle turns, stops and emergencies far worse, you see less clearly, and at night your eyes recover more slowly from headlight glare. p. 23
If you can't stop a friend who has had too much from riding, control the motorcycle: take the keys or temporarily disable it. p. 24
Practice material, not the official test: check every answer in your state's current handbook. Disclaimer