Take 2026 Vermont Motorcycle Permit Test 12

QUESTION 1 / 24

When turning left, you should:

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APress the right handgrip.✓BPress the left handgrip.✓CPress both handgrips at the same time.✓DNot press either handgrip.✓

QUESTION 2 / 24

How can you discourage another vehicle from sharing your lane?

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ARide in the middle of your lane.✓BRide in the left portion of your lane.✓CRide in the right portion of your lane.✓DSwerve from side to side in your lane.✓

QUESTION 3 / 24

When approaching railroad tracks that cross your lane at an angle, it is usually:

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ASafest to ride straight within your lane to cross the tracks.✓BDangerous to ride straight within your lane to cross the tracks.✓CNot safe to cross tracks on a motorcycle.✓DSafest to cross the tracks by riding on the shoulder of the road.✓

QUESTION 4 / 24

When riding at night:

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ADistances are easier to judge than they are during the day.✓BUsing a high beam headlight always makes it difficult to see.✓CUse only one lane position.✓DReduce your speed.✓

QUESTION 5 / 24

Where is the horn button usually located?

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ABy the left handgrip✓BBy the right handgrip✓CBy the left footrest✓DBy the right footrest✓

QUESTION 6 / 24

If you are transporting a passenger, they should:

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ALean as you lean.✓BHold onto the motorcycle seat.✓CSit as far back as possible.✓DNever hold onto you.✓

QUESTION 7 / 24

Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 8 / 24

Brightly-colored helmets:

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AMay make it easier for the wearer to be seen.✓BCan be distracting.✓CDon’t help to improve a rider's visibility.✓DAre not permitted.✓

QUESTION 9 / 24

In a normal turn:

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AThe motorcycle and rider should lean together.✓BThe motorcycle and rider should lean in opposite directions.✓CThe motorcycle should lean, but the rider should not.✓DThe rider should lean, but the motorcycle should not.✓

QUESTION 10 / 24

A rectangular sign may be a:

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ASchool crossing sign.✓BRailroad crossing sign.✓CStop sign.✓DSpeed limit sign.✓

QUESTION 11 / 24

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

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ASpeed up.✓BMove onto the shoulder.✓CAllow the other driver to pass you.✓DExit the roadway.✓

QUESTION 12 / 24

Successful motorcyclists know they are safest when they are:

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ASeen by other motorists.✓BFaster than other vehicles.✓COn the side of the road.✓DIn the left side of the lane.✓

QUESTION 13 / 24

When approaching a blind intersection, you should:

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ARide in the portion of the lane that will bring you into other drivers' fields of vision at the earliest possible moment.✓BAlways be in the left lane to be the farthest from oncoming traffic.✓CSlowly sneak up to the intersection.✓DWeave slightly in your lane so your headlight has a better chance of being spotted.✓

QUESTION 14 / 24

More than half of all crashes:

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AOccur at speeds greater than 35 mph.✓BAre caused by worn tires.✓CHappen in the dark.✓DInvolve riders who have little experience on their motorcycles.✓

QUESTION 15 / 24

A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

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AIs not necessary if you have a windshield.✓BOnly protects your eyes.✓CHelps protect your whole face.✓DDoes not protect your face as effectively as goggles.✓

QUESTION 16 / 24

When changing lanes, riders should:

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ARely only on their mirrors to identify other vehicles.✓BTurn their head to look for traffic behind them.✓CNot worry about other traffic.✓DSlam on the brakes to allow any vehicles in their blind spot to pass.✓

QUESTION 17 / 24

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

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AStay in your lane, as it is not your responsibility to be seen.✓BChange to a lane away from the entrance ramp, if possible.✓CMove to the shoulder.✓DWeave within your lane to be more obvious to the entering driver.✓

QUESTION 18 / 24

If your front wheel skids as a result of braking, you should:

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AKeep the front brake engaged.✓BRelease the front brake immediately and re-apply the brake smoothly.✓CRelease the front brake and only use the rear brake.✓DRelease both brakes and coast to a stop.✓

QUESTION 19 / 24

When should your rearview mirror be adjusted?

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AAfter starting the motorcycle✓BBefore starting the motorcycle✓CDuring the ride✓DAt a traffic signal✓

QUESTION 20 / 24

A potential danger of braking too hard is:

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ALosing traction on one or both wheels.✓BComing to a complete stop before you expect to.✓CPopping a tire.✓DTaking too long to stop.✓

QUESTION 21 / 24

Usually, a good way to handle tailgaters is to:

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AChange lanes and let them pass.✓BCome to a complete stop.✓CSpeed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.✓DIgnore them.✓

QUESTION 22 / 24

The front brake:

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AShould only be used when you need to stop quickly.✓BShould be used only under slippery conditions.✓CIs not as effective as the rear brake.✓DIs safe to use, if used properly.✓

QUESTION 23 / 24

The front brake supplies approximately how much of a motorcycle's potential stopping power?

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AAbout 25 percent✓BAbout 50 percent✓CAbout 70 percent✓DAbout 95 percent✓

QUESTION 24 / 24

To lean a motorcycle when making a turn, you should:

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AAlways press on the left handgrip.✓BAlways press on the right handgrip.✓CPress on the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.✓DPress on the handgrip in the direction of the turn.✓