Vermont DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When you encounter a large animal (i.e. an elk or bear) while you are riding you should ____. Flash your headlights while maintaining your speed. Turn on your hazard lights and stop immediately. Honk your horn repeatedly Speed up slowly and consistently. Prepare to stop and brake.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. When can you operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic? Whenever it is safe to do so. During rush hour. Never. Only in designated areas.

6. When making a u-turn, you must not Give a turn signal. Yield the right-of-way to oncoming vehicles. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians Make it on a curve in the road or near a hill.

7. The separate license endorsement required by some states to operate a three-wheeled vehicle requires the driver to take a ____ All of the listed answers. None of the listed answers. Written test Skills test.

8. In vermont, motorcycles are permitted to operate ____ abreast in a single lane. Two. 4 One. Three.

9. If you make eye contact with a driver at an intersection It means they will yield the right-of-way. It does not mean the driver has seen you. You must yield the right-of-way It suggests they are an aggressive driver.

10. What does this sign mean?

A y-intersection is ahead-- you must bear either right or left ahead. A t-intersection is ahead-- the roadway ends ahead. Another road crosses the highway ahead-- be alert for cross traffic A side road enters the highway from the right-- adjust your speed.

11. While driving, you are not allowed to use your horn when Blind pedestrians are around. A child or older person is about to walk, run, or ride into the street. Another vehicle is in danger of colliding with you. You have lost control of your vehicle and are moving towards someone.

12. Studies have shown that most crashes involved riders who Underbraked the front tire and overbraked the rear. Did not separate braking from swerving or who did not swerve when it was appropriate to do so. Lacked one of the above skills Lacked none of the above skills.

13. 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.

14. What should a motorcyclist do in order to be visible while riding? All of the answers listed. Drive with the motorcycle headlight on. Ride in the best lane to see and be seen Wear proper attire so other drivers can spot him.

15. What is a hazard that you must watch for when being passed by another vehicle? Extended side mirrors. Objects being thrown from windows. Wind blasts from larger vehicles. All of the above.

16. 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.

17. You should not ride your motorcycle alongside of cars because You could be in a blind spot. The car driver cannot make a turn. Your bike may skid None of the above.

18. How can you help balance yourself during motorcycle turns? Take your feet off the foot pegs for balance. Turn your torso in the direction of the turn. Lean the opposite direction of the motorcycle Keep your knees against the gas tank.

19. The rear brake provides ____ of the motorcycle's stopping power. One-half. All. One-quarter. Three-quarters.

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

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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.