Vermont DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Before making an emergency stop on the side of the road, you should Move into the center of the lane position. Check to see that the surface is firm enough to ride on. Skim your feet along the road Make sure your luggage is secure.

2. Intersections are especially dangerous to motorcycles because They do not have to obey traffic lights. They are slower than other vehicles. Motorcycles are not permitted to cross intersections Other vehicles often do not see them approaching.

3. To help balance yourself in turns, you should Take your feet off the footrests for balance. Turn your torso in the direction of the turn. Keep your knees against the gas tank Lean in the opposite direction of the motorcycle.

4. When parked beside a curb, your motorcycle must Be positioned at an angle with the back wheel to the curb. Be lying on the curb. Have the front wheel on the curb Be parallel to the curb.

5. When slowing down the motorcycle, which brake(s) should be used? The front brake first, then the rear brake. The front brake alone. Both brakes at the same time The rear brake alone.

6. When driving beside parked cars, why is it important to maintain a left of the lane position? You are more likely to hit a car in the right of the lane position. You may avoid problems from doors opening. Motorcycles should always ride in the left of the lane position The center of the lane position is too slippery.

7. When traveling behind a car, a motorcycle rider must ride ____ where a driver is most likely to see him/her. In the driver's blind spot. In the right side of the lane. In the left side of the lane. In the center portion of the lane.

8. 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.

9. In order to have a passenger on your motorcycle, you must have High-quality shocks. Footrests for the passenger. A windshield Side saddlebags.

10. While riding, your feet should be positioned Firmly on the footrests. As far forward as possible. Pointing down for easy shifting Hovering above the ground in case you tip.

11. Which of the following helps avoid fatigue while riding? Limiting your daily driving distance. Protecting yourself from the elements. Taking frequent rest breaks. All of the above.

12. What areas are going to be tested on the on-motorcycle skill test before earning your license? Accelerate, brake and turn safely. How long can you ride one handed for. How to change a flat tire in under 30 minutes. None of the listed answers.

13. If you are one of the first persons to come upon the scene of a collision, what should you do? Pull your vehicle off the road. Notify the local police. Turn off the ignition of vehicles involved in the crash All of the above.

14. Why is it important for motorcycle drivers to be educated on the effects of drinking and using drugs? All of the listed answers are true and important. Injuries occur in 90% of motorcycle accidents that involve substance abuse. Motorcyclists are more likely to be killed or injured in an accident than an automobile driver Nearly 40% of drivers in fatal motorcycle accidents had been drinking.

15. The press step of turning means that you press The front or rear brake. Your feet on the footpegs. The handlegrip of the direction in which you are turning The clutch lever.

16. When you reach a marked or unmarked crossing, you must yield and watch for Pedestrians. Slow-moving vehicles. Trucks Heavy vehicles.

17. Groups of motorcycle riders should be no larger than ____ riders. Six. Two. Seven. Five.

18. You can initiate a swerve by Pressing the handgrip of the opposite direction you want to swerve. Applying the rear brake. Downshifting gears Pressing the handgrip of the direction you want to swerve.

19. When can a motorcycle park in a disabled parking spot? When parking for five minutes or less. When dropping off a passenger. When unloading only. When equipped with a disabled license plate.

20. Only drinking one drink per hour Is the legal limit for males. Prevents drunkenness if drinking beer. Ensures you will not be over the legal limit Does not guarantee you will not be affected by the alcohol.

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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.