Vermont Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is neutral.

Before starting your motorcycle's engine, the transmission should be in neutral. Do not start your motorcycle in gear.

Not quite. The answer is Center

When it starts to rain, the center lane position can be hazardous because of the oil and fluid buildup. It is safest to ride in the tire tracks of other vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is None of the above

Unlike some other states, Vermont does not impose specific noise limitations on motorcycle exhaust systems. However, Vermont law prohibits you from making "unnecessary and offensive noise" between sunset and sunrise generally. Also, Vermont law does require every motor vehicle that is operated on a public road to be "in good mechanical condition." The Vermont Supreme Court has ruled that you can be in violation of this law if your motorcycle's muffler is making excessive noise because it's malfunctioning. ["State of Vermont vs. David A. Beauregard," Supreme Court of Vermont, 2 January 2003], [13 V.S.A. § 1022],

Source: 23 V.S.A. § 1221

Not quite. The answer is turn left.

If you see this sign while you are driving in the left lane, you must turn left at the intersection ahead.

Not quite. The answer is 5

If you are convicted of failing to yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle, five points will be added to your driving record.

Source: The Vermont Point System; Chapter 8 – Point System; Vermont Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is Flash your brake light.

Warn the driver behind you that you are about to slow down by flashing your brake light. Do this by tapping the brakes.

Not quite. The answer is a service sign.

This sign is a service sign. It indicates a rest area one mile ahead.

Not quite. The answer is You must go straight.

This sign means that you must go straight. You cannot turn here.

Not quite. The answer is Left or right

To avoid a collision with a hazard in the center of your lane, ride in the left or right lane position to bypass the hazard.

Not quite. The answer is Two seconds

When riding in a staggered formation, this is the best way to keep ranks close and maintain an adequate space cushion: The leader rides in the left portion of the lane while the second rider stays one second behind in the right portion of the lane. A third rider rides in the left portion of the lane two seconds behind the first rider. The fourth rider keeps a two-second distance behind the second rider. This formation keeps the group close and permits each rider a safe distance from others ahead, behind, and to the sides.

Not quite. The answer is Watch its taillights to detect bumps in the road.

At night, watch the taillights of the car ahead of you. If they appear to bounce, it means that there are bumps in the road you should be aware of.

Not quite. The answer is Trucks may enter or cross this roadway.

This sign indicates trucks entering or crossing the roadway ahead. Slow down and watch for trucks.

Not quite. The answer is an intersection with U.S. Route 22 is ahead.

This sign means that you are approaching a junction of your roadway and U.S. Route 22. The U.S. Routes are a network of roads and highways whose construction began decades before the start of the Interstate Highway System. U.S. Route 22, one of the oldest, runs from Cincinnati OH to Newark NJ.

Not quite. The answer is Flag person ahead

This work zone sign indicates a flagger (flag person) ahead. Flaggers are often located in highway or street work zones. They wear orange vests, shirts, or jackets and use red flags or STOP/SLOW paddles to guide traffic safely through these areas. You must follow the flagger's directions.

Not quite. The answer is lodging is available.

This is a service sign. Drivers are advised to use lodging facilities if needed.

Not quite. The answer is a full

Although they are smaller than cars, motorcycles require a full lane width to operate safely.

Not quite. The answer is applying both brakes without locking the wheels.

Maximum straight-line braking is achieved by applying both the front and rear brakes without locking the wheels.

Not quite. The answer is Both the front and rear brakes at the same time

To slow down, use both the front and rear brakes. Although the front brake is more powerful than the rear brake, both brakes should be used.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Vermont law requires most of the usual controls of a modern motorcycle, including front and rear brakes, a horn, a headlight, a taillight, a brake light, a license plate light, turn signals, and at least one mirror.

Not quite. The answer is is not hazardous.

If you experience a weaving feeling while riding over a metal grating, you should relax, maintain your speed, and ride straight across. Trying to compensate for the weaving feeling is hazardous.