DMV Motorcycle Test Vermont #8 - FREE Practice Permit Test

1. When riding behind a car, which lane position makes you more visible to the driver ahead?

2. If you approach a blind intersection:

pull away from the curb without checking for traffic behind.
move to the portion of the lane that will bring you into another driver’s field of vision as soon as possible.
you should make a U-turn as soon as possible.
make sure you are not being followed.

3. To turn your motorcycle, press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn and:

4. To fasten cargo to a motorcycle, use:

5. Wobbling can be caused by:

improperly loading your bike.
lower tire pressure.
defective wheel alignment.
All the other answers are correct.

6. Which of the following are acceptable protective clothing for motorcycle riding?

Boots, shorts, and a leather jacket
Gloves, bright shoes, and a denim jacket
Sturdy jacket, boots, and gloves
Jeans, T-shirt, and a helmet

7. Gravel, steel plates and lane markings:

all provide poor traction.
are not slippery.
all provide better traction than wet pavement.
all provide excellent traction.

8. If you take curves or turns too fast, you may end up:

shifting gears.
crossing into another lane of traffic.
tipping over.
twisting the throttle.

9. When you make a turn you should:

roll on the throttle through the turn.
All the other answers are correct.
look through the turn to where you want to go.
maintain steady speed or accelerate gradually.

10. Why is maintaining a space cushion important?

It gives you space to maneuver.
It gives you time to react.
It gives you time to correct your mistakes.
All of the above.

VERMONT DMV MOTORCYCLE TEST