Vermont DMV Motorcycle Test

Pass the Vermont Motorcycle Permit test the first time with FREE Vermont DMV Practice Tests. Study real motorcycle permit questions from the DMV handbook!.

1. When you need to cross rail tracks that are parallel to you, how should you cross them? Never cross rail tracks parallel to your lane. At an angle of exactly 90 degrees. Edge across the tracks. At an angle of at least 45 degrees.

2. Which of the following statements about the effects of drugs and alcohol is true? Some illegal drugs, especially stimulants, can actually improve driving performance. Combining alcohol with other drugs is more dangerous than either is on its own. Drugs that can be bought over-the-counter are designed to have no effect on motorcycle operation The effects of alcohol and drugs on judgement and decision-making are not noticeable until after the legal limitation is reached.

3. What steps should you take to ensure safety when pulling off of the road? Check that you're parked on a relatively flat area. All of the listed answers. Use your turn signal to show others that you're pulling off Pull as far away from the road as possible. Check the roadside to ensure that the ground is firm enough to ride on.

4. 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.

5. If your front wheel locks, you should Release the front brake and reapply it smoothly. Continue applying the brake. Use the rear brake only Release the rear brake only.

6. You must use hand signals ____. All of the time. At night. When you are not using light signals In the city.

7. What is the most important thing to do if hit with a flying object while riding? Adjust your headgear. Stop your vehicle suddenly. Start to scream and panic Keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the handle bars. Try to look at what hit you.

8. 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.

9. Which of the following is true about starting while on an upward hill? Position yourself at a 90-degree angle against the curb. Use the foot brake to hold you until the engine takes hold. Never try to start on an upward hill Start in second gear.

10. Which of the following provide(s) the best traction for motorcycles? Warm pavement. Gravel roads. Snow. Wet pavement.

11. How can you warn the driver behind you that you are about to slow down? Slam on the brakes. Flash your brake light. Turn around and make eye contact Wave your arms.

12. Which of these is not true of your rights on the road? You have full use of the traffic lane. You may ride in pairs with the exception of in work zones. You must have a valid vermont license You must obey the same traffic rules as other vehicles.

13. 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.

14. Grabbing the front brake could result in A rear wheel lock. Popping a tire. Stopping quickly A front wheel lock.

15. To maintain adequate control of the motorcycle, your arms should be positioned At an angle of 90 degrees. With elbows slightly bent. With elbows locked With wrists locked.

16. When preparing to merge into the middle lane of a three-lane road, what should you check? Your throttle, to make sure it is not stuck. Your speed limit, to make sure you are not exceeding it. The lane beside you and the far lane. Your signal light, to make sure it is working.

17. A motorcycle is less visible than a car because it Has a smaller profile. Does not have as many lights. Drives faster than a car Has a quieter engine.

18. How does carrying a passenger change your motorcycle? The motorcycle will slow down more quickly. A passenger makes the motorcycle go faster. The motorcycle takes longer to react to changes A passenger helps balance the motorcycle.

19. What color of clothing increases riders' visibility to other drivers? Orange. Green. Yellow. All of these colors.

20. You should cover the clutch and brake whenever you want to Slow down. Reduce your reaction time. Change lanes Alert others to your actions.

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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.