Vermont Motorcycle Permit: Protective Gear & Passenger Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is to maintain an adequate space cushion.

The best protection from other vehicles is to maintain an adequate space cushion between you and the other vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is distribute the weight evenly between both bags.

When loading saddlebags, you should load them evenly with the same weight to help keep your motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is a face shield.

The best way to protect your eyes is with a shatter-resistant face shield. Choose a helmet with a face shield.

Not quite. The answer is After the engine has been started

A passenger should get on a motorcycle only after the motorcyclist has mounted and started it.

Not quite. The answer is your motorcycle is designed to carry another person.

Under Vermont law, you may carry a passenger only if your motorcycle is equipped to carry another person. That is, it must have a set of footrests for the person. Also, the seat must be big enough for two people, or else there must be a separate seat for the passenger. [23 V.S.A. § 1114],

Source: 23 V.S.A. § 1117

Not quite. The answer is you're not required to wear eye protection.

Under Vermont law, every motorcyclist and passenger must wear a helmet. Every motorcyclist (but not the passenger) must also wear eye protection unless the motorcycle is equipped with a windshield. In Vermont, a face shield, goggles, or even eyeglasses qualify as eye protection. However, you and your passenger should consider wearing eye protection even if your motorcycle has a windshield. Most windshields won't do as good a job of protecting your eyes from the wind as goggles or a face shield will. [23 V.S.A. § 1256],

Source: 23 V.S.A. § 1257

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

In any collision, you'll have a far better chance of avoiding serious injury when you wear 1) a motorcycle safety helmet that is US DOT compliant; 2) face or eye protection; and 3) protective clothing such as a leather or long-sleeve jacket, long, heavy pants over ankle boots, and full-fingered leather gloves.

Not quite. The answer is firmly on the footrests.

While riding a motorcycle, you should position your feet firmly on the footrests. Pointing them downward could cause them to catch on something.

Not quite. The answer is The motorcycle will take longer to react to changes.

A passenger increases the weight on the motorcycle. Therefore, it will take the motorcycle longer to react to changes like slowing down and stopping.

Not quite. The answer is footrests for the passenger.

Under Vermont law, to carry a passenger on your motorcycle, it must have a set of footrests for the person. Also, the seat must be big enough for two people, or else there must be a separate seat for the passenger. [23 V.S.A. § 1114],

Source: 23 V.S.A. § 1117

Not quite. The answer is all of the above are true.

Your motorcycle fits you if both of your feet can reach the ground while you are seated and you can reach the handgrips and the footrests.

Not quite. The answer is Your motorcycle will take longer to stop.

A passenger increases the weight on the motorcycle. This will cause it to respond more slowly to changes such as speeding up, turning, or stopping.

Not quite. The answer is load them evenly with the same weight.

When loading saddlebags, you should load them evenly with the same weight to help keep your motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is against the gas tank and firmly on the footrests.

For the most stable riding, your knees should be positioned against the gas tank, and your feet should be positioned firmly on the footrests.

Not quite. The answer is footrests, seat, and helmet.

Under Vermont law, a passenger who rides your motorcycle must have his or her own footrests, seat, and helmet. [23 V.S.A. § 1114],

Source: 23 V.S.A. § 1117

Not quite. The answer is ropes.

You should AVOID attaching cargo to a motorcycle with ropes. Ropes can loosen over time, and knots can come undone. Elastic cords are a better choice.

Not quite. The answer is at all times.

You should maintain an adequate space cushion around your motorcycle at all times. This helps keep you safe and gives you time to react.

Not quite. The answer is completely cover your arms and legs.

When you're riding, your clothing should be protective and cover your arms and legs completely. This is very important in case of a collision.

Not quite. The answer is At all times

Federal law allows a motorcycle to travel in a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane at all times, even without a passenger. It is believed safer for a motorcyclist to ride smoothly in an HOV lane than to get stuck in stop-and-go highway traffic.

Not quite. The answer is distribute the load evenly.

When carrying a load, you should distribute the load evenly to help keep your motorcycle balanced.