VERMONT MOTORCYCLE PRACTICE TEST

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To earn your motorcycle license in Vermont, you must pass a knowledge test and on-cycle skill test. Knowledge test questions are based on the information from the Vermont Motorcycle Manual. They require that you know and understand driving laws, road rules and safe riding practices. The written motorcycle test consists of 25 questions, and you'll need at least 20 correct answers to pass. After passing the knowledge test, each applicant for a motorcycle endorsement will be required to pass an off-road skills test before the endorsement will be issued. If the knowledge test is failed, there is a waiting period of at least one day before the test may be taken again.
1. When you carry a load, you should:
pile loads against a sissy bar.
distribute the load evenly.
fasten the load securely with ropes.
keep it high.
2. In _________ turns, lean the motorcycle only and keep your body straight.
wide
U-
normal
slow tight
3. The motorcycle's engine may lug if you:
downshift too often.
shift into a lower gear too soon.
shift up too soon.
shift up too late.
4. Before you slow in the middle of a block, you should:
pull in the clutch.
use your horn.
keep your arms straight.
flash your brake light.
5. When riding with a group of motorcyclists, a staggered formation:
should be used when riding on curves.
should not be used when entering or exiting a highway.
is recommended at all times.
None of the other answers is correct.
6. You ride safely on slippery surfaces by:
leaning back.
avoiding sudden moves.
holding in the clutch.
maintaining or increasing your speed.
7. Riding ___________ reduces your chances of being seen.
in construction zones
alongside other vehicles
with other motorcyclists
in the left lane position
8. If your motorcycle starts to wander back and forth while riding over metal bridge gratings you should:
ride is in the center lane position.
relax, stay on course, and ride straight across.
downshift to a lower gear to improve stability.
proceed in a zigzag pattern until you cross the bridge.
9. You should use both brakes at the same time:
every time you slow or stop.
in emergencies only.
when riding on hills.
None of the other answers is correct.
10. Riding between rows of stopped vehicles is:
never permitted.
only permitted if you are carrying a passenger.
permitted in heavy traffic.
only permitted in residential areas.
 
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VT Motorcycle Test

Number of questions: 25
Correct answers to pass:20
Passing score:80%
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