Recommended only for operators.

Not required unless the operator is younger than 18 years of age.

Not required unless the operator has held their license for two years or less.

Happen frequently, so there is no need to worry about them.

There is less traction available for stopping.

There is more traction available for stopping.

Stopping is no different than making a stop on a straightaway.

Stopping should never be attempted.

Vermont Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-6 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

It is most important to flash your brake light when:

Passing another vehicle.
You will be slowing down suddenly.
There is a stop sign ahead.
Your signals do not work.

Q.2

A helmet is:

Required for all riders.
Recommended only for operators.
Not required unless the operator is younger than 18 years of age.
Not required unless the operator has held their license for two years or less.

Q.3

Switching to a lower gear is also known as:

Engine braking.
Acceleration.
Upshifting.
Coasting.

Q.4

Can clothing help prevent injuries in the event of a crash?

No, clothing is not really for protection.
No, clothing is more of a personal choice.
Yes, but only if garments are very loose and flap in the wind.
Yes, if pants and a jacket cover your arms and legs completely.

Q.5

Low-speed crashes:

Can be fatal.
Are never serious.
Rarely cause injuries.
Happen frequently, so there is no need to worry about them.

Q.6

When riding, you should:

Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
Keep your arms straight.
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.

Q.7

To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:

Not use your turn signals when changing lanes.
Follow other vehicles closely.
Watch about five feet ahead of your motorcycle while riding.
Always be ready to use crash-avoidance techniques.

Q.8

A motorcycle with a sidecar:

Cannot tip over.
Can tip over if making a turn too fast.
Is designed to take corners at any speed.
Should not be used for loading items.

Q.9

Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other traffic?

Intersections
Highways
Parking lots
Residential areas

Q.10

A passenger should never:

Wear a helmet.
Lean when the operator leans.
Wear clothing that is tight.
Ride sidesaddle.

Q.11

Which of the following is not a good way for a rider to increase their visibility?

Wearing proper clothing
Using their headlight at all times
Using their turn signals
Waving at other drivers

Q.12

Generally, the body eliminates one alcoholic drink per hour. If a person consumed eight alcoholic drinks four hours ago, how many drinks likely remain in their body?

One drink
Two drinks
Three drinks
Four drinks

Q.13

Drivers on an entrance ramp may not see you on the highway. What should you do to help an entering driver merge safely?

Stay in your lane, as it is not your responsibility to be seen.
Change to a lane away from the entrance ramp, if possible.
Move to the shoulder.
Weave within your lane to be more obvious to the entering driver.

Q.14

The proper body position on a motorcycle:

Allows you to sit far enough forward that your arms will be slightly bent when holding the handle grips.
Allows you to sit as far back as possible and have to stretch when trying to reach the handle grips.
Makes you lean over the bike, requiring your arms to hold you up.
Allows for your knees to be kept far from the gas tank.

Q.15

More than half of all motorcycle crashes:

Happen at night.
Are caused by bald tires.
Occur at speeds above 55 mph.
Involve inexperienced riders.

Q.16

When entering a highway or curve, motorcyclists riding in a group should:

Ride single-file.
Ride in a staggered formation.
Ride in pairs.
Ride in the far right portion of the lane.

Q.17

When securing a load, you should place the load:

As high as possible.
As low as possible.
On a sissy bar.
Only on one side of the motorcycle.

Q.18

To lessen your chances of an accident, you should:

Only ride in the afternoon.
Follow the vehicle in front of you as closely as possible.
Not look ahead and focus only on your controls.
Communicate your intentions to other drivers.

Q.19

A linked braking system:

Connects the front and rear brakes, applying both brakes when either brake lever is applied.
Connects the front brake to the gear shifter, applying the brake when the rider downshifts.
Connects the rear brake to a foot control.
Connects the rear brake to a switch on the handlebar.

Q.20

The center portion of a lane usually contains an oily strip. This part of the lane is:

Never safe for motorcyclists.
Usually safe, unless the road is wet.
Usually safe, unless it is sunny outside.
Always safe, no matter the weather conditions.

Q.21

When being followed too closely by another vehicle, you should:

Speed up.
Move onto the shoulder.
Allow the other driver to pass you.
Exit the roadway.

Q.22

Which of the following does not need to be checked regularly?

The brakes
The fasteners
The tires
The paint

Q.23

When making a turn:

There is less traction available for stopping.
There is more traction available for stopping.
Stopping is no different than making a stop on a straightaway.
Stopping should never be attempted.

Q.24

When planning a long group ride, which of the following ideas should not be implemented?

The lengths of travel segments should be based on the least experienced rider.
Breaks should be minimized so the riders can get to their destination as soon as possible.
Inexperienced riders should be placed behind the leaders.
The group should maintain a staggered riding formation.

Q.25

If a rider in a group wants to ride faster than the others, what should the group do?

Let the rider go ahead and meet up at a designated spot later.
Speed up to accommodate the one rider.
Split up and have every rider travel as fast or as slow as they want.
Let the rider that wants to go faster lead the group.