Vermont DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. The best formation when riding in a group is Single file. Motorcycles should not ride in groups. The staggered formation In pairs.

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

3. During ____ turns, you should lean your motorcycle while keeping your body straight. Fast, tight. Slow, tight. Fast, wide. Slow, wide.

4. What is the best option, or combination of options to maximize your visibility when riding? All of the listed answers. Keep your headlight on at all times. Use signals at all times Wear bright clothing.

5. When approaching a turn, when should you reduce your speed? After the turn. Before the turn. During the turn. At any of these times.

6. What should riders who are driving keep in mind when borrowing a friend's vehicle? It is not permitted to trade or borrow vehicles. No matter how experienced you may be extra careful on any vehicle that is unfamiliar or new to you. You are only allowed to borrow vehicles in the day You can be a little more risky since the vehicle is not your own. Treat the vehicle exactly how you would treat your vehicle.

7. If oncoming traffic is present and you are passing a lane of parked cars, which portion of the lane should you ride in? The right. The center. The left. The center or the right.

8. What can cause the engine to lock? Changing gears improperly. Braking using only one brake. Skidding the front tire. Being low on oil.

9. On a slippery surface, what is the most effective braking method? Use the front brake only. Use both the front and rear brakes at the same time. Alternately apply the front and rear brakes Use the rear brake only.

10. Which of the following does not lessen your chances of being involved in a collision? Maintaining a space cushion. Scanning your path of travel. Using your signal lights. Wearing protective gear.

11. In any collision, you have a far better chance of avoiding serious injury when you wear Face or eye protection. Protective clothing. A motorcycle safety helmet that is U.S. dot compliant All of the above.

12. When crossing railroad tracks, you should cross at a 90-degree angle In residential and rural areas. At all times. Only when signs tell you to Unless that path will take you into an oncoming traffic lane.

13. What does the left hand lever control? The gear shifter. The rear brake. The front brake. The clutch.

14. When overtaking and passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, you should pass On either the left or the right of the vehicle. Only on the left of the vehicle. On neither the left nor the right of the vehicle Only on the right of the vehicle.

15. Before every lane change, you should Check your mirrors. Check your blind spots. Look over your shoulder Do all of the above.

16. When riding on the road, you should create more space and minimize harm from any hazard by Using lights or a horn. Adjusting direction or position. Adjusting the speed Doing all of these things.

17. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should Apply the front brake only. Apply the rear brake only. Close the throttle slowly Open the throttle slowly.

18. 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.

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 should you check your motorcycle tires? Once a week. Every time before you ride. At the beginning of the season. Monthly.

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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.