Vermont Motorcycle Permit: Riding Technique Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is center

The best lane position to discourage lane sharing by others is the center lane position. It leaves the least amount of room on either side of you.

Not quite. The answer is help stabilize the motorcycle.

To help stabilize your motorcycle in a turn, roll on the throttle to maintain or slightly increase your speed.

Not quite. The answer is engine braking.

Shifting into a lower gear generates a braking effect known as engine braking. To use engine braking, shift down one gear at a time and ease out the clutch through the friction zone between each downshift. Keep the clutch in the friction zone until the engine speed stabilizes. Then ease out the lever fully until you are ready for the next downshift.

Not quite. The answer is in any of the above situations.

You should flash your brake light when you are about to stop and you are being followed too closely, stopping in an unusual place, or stopping more quickly than others might expect.

Not quite. The answer is Swerve onto the shoulder of the road

Sometimes you may not have enough room to stop, even if you use both brakes properly. An object might appear suddenly in your path or the vehicle ahead might stop abruptly. The only way to avoid a collision may be to turn quickly or swerve around it. In this situation, since there is traffic in the left lane, the safest option would be to swerve onto the shoulder of the road.

Not quite. The answer is flat, so you won't use too much throttle.

Position your right wrist flat so that you won't use too much throttle when starting off.

Not quite. The answer is Straight within your lane as shown in image A

Usually it is safer to ride straight within your lane to cross tracks, as shown in image A. Turning to take tracks head-on (at a 90-degree angle) can be more dangerous because your path may carry you into another lane of traffic.

Not quite. The answer is Never

In Vermont, a motorcycle is entitled to the full use of a lane, and no other vehicle may deprive a motorcycle of the full use of a lane. You may not share your lane with any other motor vehicle, not even another motorcycle. Each motorcycle requires a full lane width to operate safely. To avoid a hazard, each motorcycle may need the full width of the lane to maneuver.

Source: 23 V.S.A. § 1115

Not quite. The answer is 100 feet

Under Vermont law, when you wish to turn, you must start signaling the turn at least 100 feet in advance. You can be cited for not doing so.

Not quite. The answer is It depends on the situation.

No lane position is always the best for being seen and maintaining a space cushion. And no lane position need always be avoided. They all have their uses. An experienced rider changes lane positions as traffic conditions change.

Not quite. The answer is at low speeds.

Most motorcycle crashes occur on short trips and at speeds of less than 35 mph. Use caution when riding at any speed.

Not quite. The answer is One (left) or two (center)

If there are hazards to your right, ride in lane position one (left) or two (center) to keep away from the hazards.

Not quite. The answer is sit as far forward as possible.

Your passenger should sit as far forward as possible to help balance the motorcycle.

Not quite. The answer is increase your speed.

At night, you should decrease, not increase, your speed to stay safe.

Not quite. The answer is Reduce your speed and avoid sudden moves.

You can ride safely on slippery surfaces by slowing down and avoiding sudden moves that could result in loss of control.

Not quite. The answer is Swerve into the left lane

Sometimes you may not have enough room to stop, even if you use both brakes properly. An object might appear suddenly in your path or the vehicle ahead might stop abruptly. The only way to avoid a collision may be to turn quickly or swerve around it. In this situation, the best course of action would be to swerve into the left lane.

Not quite. The answer is You are doing all of the above.

Choosing the best lane position will maximize your space cushion, help you avoid being in a blind spot, and help you avoid hazards.

Not quite. The answer is don't tailgate the rider in front of you.

When riding in a group, don't tailgate the rider in front of you. Always maintain an adequate space cushion. If you would like to go faster, ride at the front of the group.

Not quite. The answer is check that the surface is firm enough to ride on.

Before making an emergency stop on the side of the road, you should check that the surface is firm enough to ride on. Motorcycles require a firm surface with a lot of traction.

Not quite. The answer is Wearing protective gear

Wearing protective gear will help protect you if you are involved in a collision, but it does NOT lessen your chances of being involved in one.