Vermont DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When entering a turn and you need to change gears, when should that change occur? After completing the turn. At any time. Before entering the turn. After entering the turn.

2. You ride safely on slippery surfaces by Holding in the clutch. Maintaining or increasing your speed. Avoiding sudden moves Leaning back.

3. Which of the following surfaces is the most hazardous for a motorcycle to ride on? Newly paved roads. Multi-lane highways. Rural roads. Gravel roads.

4. Before changing lanes on a multi-lane road, you should check The lane next to you and the far lane. Only the far lane. Your signal light Only the lane next to you.

5. Which of the following does not increase your safety when riding at night? Decreasing your speed. Wearing reflective coating. Changing your lane position. Passing slower vehicles.

6. Why is maintaining a space cushion important? It gives you time to correct your mistakes. It gives you time to react. It gives you space to maneuver It does all of these.

7. A motorcycle rider must maintain a minimum safe following distance of ____ behind the vehicle ahead. 4 seconds. Three seconds. Two seconds. One second.

8. Which of the following is not a safe way to ride as a group? Have an experienced group leader. Keep the more inexperienced riders up front. Keep your riding group large Keep your riding group small. Ride together in a staggered formation.

9. 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.

10. If a dog begins to chase you while you are riding, you should Call animal protection. Approach the animal and speed away. Stop until the owner is found Kick the dog.

11. Most motorcycle crashes occur On hills. In curves. At high speeds At low speeds.

12. At minimum, a street-legal motorcycle should have which of the following equipment? Headlight, taillight, brake light, and turn signals. Horn and two mirrors. Front and rear brakes. All of the above.

13. The best lane position to avoid lane sharing by others is the ____ lane position. Right. Center. Left. Right or center.

14. Passengers should keep their feet on the footrests Unless riding over a slippery surface. Unless being stopped at an intersection. While the motorcycle is moving At all times.

15. ____ can cause your motorcycle to wobble. Riding a motorcycle that is too big. Carrying a passenger. Improper loading of cargo. Improper braking technique.

16. How can you avoid riding in the blind spot of another vehicle? Only ride in the left of the lane position. Find a place without traffic on either side. Ride faster than the speed limit Ride at the same speed as vehicles you are beside.

17. When turning a motorcycle, what should you avoid? Turning your whole head to see where you are going. Decelerating. Accelerating. Leaning with the motorcycle.

18. A skid can occur if you ____. Brake too slowly. Brake too hard. Brake too softly None of the listed answers.

19. If you need to brake and swerve to avoid hitting an obstacle, you Should brake before swerving. Must brake before or after swerving. Must brake while swerving Should brake after swerving.

20. When riding your motorcycle you should have your headlights on ____. A headlight on a motorcycle should never be used. All the time. Only half of the time Only at night. Whenever you feel like it.

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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.