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2026 Vermont Motorcycle Permit Test 13
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QUESTION 1 / 24
Riding directly alongside another vehicle is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Encouraged to allow for drafting.
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B
Encouraged to allow other drivers to see you better.
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C
Discouraged because you may be in the other vehicle’s blind spot.
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D
Discouraged because the other vehicle may think you are trying to race.
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QUESTION 2 / 24
Hearing protection is:
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A
Not needed if you wear a helmet.
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B
Needed in addition to a helmet.
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C
Only needed on windy days.
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D
Not needed if you are carrying a passenger.
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QUESTION 3 / 24
When riding under ideal conditions, you should maintain a minimum following distance of:
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A
One second.
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B
Two seconds.
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C
Three seconds.
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D
Four seconds.
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QUESTION 4 / 24
When exiting a highway while riding in a group, which riding formation should be used?
Choose one answer below.
A
Staggered
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B
Single-file
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C
Paired up
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D
Riding three across a lane
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QUESTION 5 / 24
Your lane position should not:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your ability to see.
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B
Avoid placing you in other drivers' blind spots.
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C
Encourage other drivers to share your lane.
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D
Provide you with an escape route.
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QUESTION 6 / 24
Moose on the roadway are often difficult to see because:
Choose one answer below.
A
Most operators aren’t looking for moose.
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B
A moose’s eyes are above headlight level, so the light from the headlight isn’t reflected in their eyes.
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C
A moose has light-colored fur.
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D
A moose often blends in with the background.
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QUESTION 7 / 24
Proper clothing for riding offers all of the following, except:
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A
Comfort.
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B
Protection in a collision.
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C
Protection from the cold.
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D
Discomfort.
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QUESTION 8 / 24
If you must stop quickly in a curve, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Straighten up, square the handlebars, and stop.
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B
Abruptly apply both brakes while leaning.
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C
Apply only the rear brake.
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D
Apply only the front brake.
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QUESTION 9 / 24
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
Choose one answer below.
A
Warning
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B
Service
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C
Regulatory
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D
Speed limit
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QUESTION 10 / 24
When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed.
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B
Exit the road.
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C
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
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D
Ride in the center of the lane.
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QUESTION 11 / 24
When both braking and swerving must be done to avoid an unexpected hazard, a rider should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Perform one action, then the other.
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B
Perform both actions at the same time and apply extra braking pressure.
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C
Perform both actions at the same time, but mainly focus on swerving.
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D
Not perform either action.
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QUESTION 12 / 24
To reduce your reaction time, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride under the speed limit.
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B
Cover the clutch and brakes.
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C
Shift into neutral when slowing.
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D
Accelerate before turning.
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QUESTION 13 / 24
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:
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A
Just behind the leader.
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B
In front of the group.
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C
At the rear of the group.
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D
Beside the leader.
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QUESTION 14 / 24
Helmeted riders are ________ more likely to survive than those not wearing helmets at the time of a crash.
Choose one answer below.
A
Two times
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B
Three times
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C
Eight times
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D
Ten times
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QUESTION 15 / 24
During the day, your headlight should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not be used.
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B
Be used on its high beam setting.
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C
Be used on its low beam setting.
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D
Alternate between high beam and low beam settings.
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QUESTION 16 / 24
To stop quickly, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use only the rear brake.
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B
Use only the front brake.
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C
Use both brakes.
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D
Use the rear brake firmly while gradually increasing the braking pressure of the front brake.
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QUESTION 17 / 24
A passenger on a motorcycle should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Mount the motorcycle before the engine starts.
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B
Mount the motorcycle after the engine starts.
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C
Sit as close to the rear of the motorcycle as possible.
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D
Hold onto the seat.
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QUESTION 18 / 24
If you find your motorcycle being chased by a dog, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Swerve around the animal.
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B
Stop until the animal loses interest.
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C
Ride alongside the animal.
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D
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.
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QUESTION 19 / 24
When applying the front brake, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Apply the lever by squeezing firmly and progressively.
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B
Grab at the brake with only two fingers.
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C
Press down on the brake lever with your foot.
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D
Stomp on the brake lever.
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QUESTION 20 / 24
What does this hand signal mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/handsignal2.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow or stop
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B
Left turn
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C
Right turn
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D
Backing up
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QUESTION 21 / 24
A rectangular sign may be a:
Choose one answer below.
A
School crossing sign.
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B
Railroad crossing sign.
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C
Stop sign.
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D
Speed limit sign.
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QUESTION 22 / 24
Which vest or jacket color would best help you to be seen?
Choose one answer below.
A
Red
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B
Black
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C
Silver
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D
Blue
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QUESTION 23 / 24
When you are being passed by another vehicle, which part of the lane should you ride in?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left
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B
The center
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C
The right
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D
It doesn’t matter.
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QUESTION 24 / 24
When riding at night you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed.
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B
Decrease your following distance.
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C
Use the vehicle in front of you to help see.
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D
Wear tinted glasses.
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