Vermont DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. To stop as quickly as possible, you should Use either brake while swerving. Use the front brake only. Use the rear brake only Use both brakes at the same time.

2. For most effective steering while riding a motorcycle, your hands should be positioned At or below elbow height. With elbows locked. Above your elbows Below your elbows.

3. When is the center of the lane position the best choice? When you are riding beside a row of parked cars. When there is a hazard on the left side of the road. When you are preparing to pass. When you want to be most visible to the car ahead of you.

4. Which of the following is not an action you should take to make sure your motorcycle will not let you down? Avoid add-ons and modifications that make your motorcycle harder to handle. Be familiar with the motorcycle controls. Read the owner's manual first Don't check your motorcycle before every ride as checking it too often can actually harm the vehicle. Keep it in safe riding condition between rides.

5. Riding between rows of stopped vehicles is Not permitted when riding in a group. Never permitted. Permitted only in designated areas Permitted during heavy traffic.

6. The center of the lane position is best for Pulling up to blind intersections. Preparing to pull off the side of the road. Preparing to pass the car ahead of you Being seen by the driver ahead of you.

7. The best way to protect your eyes is with A face shield. A three-quarter helmet. A windshield Eyeglasses.

8. Motorcycles require ____ lane width to operate safely. A full. Half of a. A third of a. A quarter of a.

9. What does choosing the best lane position mean? You are not in a blind spot. Your space cushion is maximized. You are avoiding hazards All of the above are correct.

10. Signal lights should be used Only if you may not be seen by other vehicles. As long as other vehicles are around. In cities but not in rural areas Every time you plan to turn or change lanes.

11. What should you do when you are approaching an intersection while riding a motorcycle? Ignore other drivers, and pass through the intersection without pausing. Flash your lights to signal to other drivers your right of way. Keep your headlight on and ride in a lane position providing the best view of oncoming traffic. provide a space cushion that gives you time to perform evasive action Make eye contact with driver and smile.

12. The three-wheel score sheet has ____ exercises on it. 2 3 5 4

13. What is one cause of skidding while turning? Applying too much brake. Using the wrong brake. Pulling in the clutch too quickly. Using the wrong gear.

14. How can you protect yourself from injury during a collision? Try to land with your arms first. Try to jump off the bike before hitting the ground. Roll away from the motorcycle Wear protective motorcycle clothes and gear.

15. When is it important to use your side mirrors? When you are stopped at an intersection. Before you slow down. Before changing lanes. All of the above.

16. When braking your motorcycle, you should do which of the following? Apply pressure to the rear brake first, and then front brake second, after the bike has started to slow down. Remove your foot from the gear shift and allow the bike to slow on its own. No matter how fast you are riding, always apply both brakes at the same time Apply pressure only to the front brake unless you are going very fast as the front brake contributes 75% of your stopping power. Apply pressure to the front brake first and then rear brake once the bike has started to slow.

17. Maximum straight-line braking is achieved by Applying both brakes without locking the wheels. Applying only the front brake. Pulling in the clutch Applying both brakes until the wheels lock.

18. What does it mean to wear the right gear while on a motorcycle All of the listed answers. Wearing a dot compliant helmet. Wearing protective clothing Wearing face or eye protection.

19. For the most stable riding, your knees and feet should be positioned Against the gas tank and pointing down. Against the gas tank and firmly on the foot pegs. Away from the gas tank and pointing down Away from the gas tank and on the foot pegs.

20. The most effective braking method is to Use the front and rear brake at the same time. Use the front brake only. Use the rear brake only Alternate between the rear brake and front brake.

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To operate a motorcycle in Vermont, you must have a motorcycle permit or endorsement on your driver's or junior driver's license. Licenses are issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). You must be at least 16 years old to apply for a motorcycle learner's permit or endorsement. A motorcycle permit or endorsement allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped legally on public roads.

To receive a motorcycle learner's permit, you must apply, submit the required documentation, pass the motorcycle written exam, and pay the fees. If you successfully complete a Vermont Motorcycle Awareness Program, the written exam will be waived. To receive a motorcycle endorsement, you must currently hold a driver's or junior driver's license. Additionally, you will need to apply, submit the required documentation, pass the written exam and the riding skills test, and pay the fees. In Vermont, there is an annual fee for a motorcycle endorsement.

Tests are scheduled through the DMV. The motorcycle written test contains 25 questions about safe riding practices and road rules. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle rider skills test assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail a test, you must wait one day to retake it.