Take 2026 Vermont Motorcycle Permit Test 16

QUESTION 1 / 25

To carry a passenger, you may need to adjust all of the following, except:

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ATire pressure.✓BMirror positions.✓CHeadlight position.✓DBrake light position.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

The proper footwear for riding a motorcycle:

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AHas long, loose laces.✓BHas short heels.✓CHas tall heels.✓DIs always sneakers.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

When riding in rain or fog, you should:

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AUse your high beam headlight.✓BUse your low beam headlight.✓CNot use your headlight.✓DAlternate between your headlight's low and high beam settings.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Handlebars may be:

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ANo more than four inches above the seat.✓BNo more than 10 inches above the seat.✓CNo more than 15 inches above the seat.✓DNo more than 25 inches above the seat.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

When riding a motorcycle, you should:

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AAlways pick one part of the lane to occupy and never leave that part of the lane.✓BVary your lane position as conditions warrant.✓COnly ride in the center of the lane so other vehicles can see you more easily.✓DRide in a zigzag pattern so other drivers notice you.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

When in traffic, motorcycles need:

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AMuch less distance to stop than cars.✓BLess distance to stop than cars.✓CAs much distance to stop as cars.✓DMore distance to stop than cars.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

Maximum straight-line braking is done by:

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AUsing the front brake, then the rear brake.✓BUsing the rear brake, then the front brake.✓CUsing the front and rear brakes at the same time without locking either wheel.✓DUsing the front and rear brakes at the same time while locking the rear wheel.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

A helmeted rider is _______ more likely to survive a crash than a rider not wearing a helmet.

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ATwo times✓BThree times✓CSix times✓D20 times✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

When going through a curve, you should:

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AAlways stay in the same portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.✓BAlways stay in the left portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.✓CAlways stay in the right portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.✓DRemember that the best path may not follow the curve of the road.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

A linked braking system:

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

QUESTION 11 / 25

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

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AAbout 25 percent✓BAbout 50 percent✓CAbout 70 percent✓D100 percent✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

When a vehicle attempts to pass you from behind, you should:

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AMove to the center portion of the lane.✓BMove to the left portion of the lane.✓CMove to the right portion of the lane.✓DNot be concerned about which portion of the lane you are using.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Under normal conditions, a motorcycle operator should maintain a following distance of at least:

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AOne second.✓BTwo seconds.✓CThree seconds.✓DFour seconds.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

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

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ARide single-file.✓BRide in a staggered formation.✓CRide in pairs.✓DRide in the far right portion of the lane.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

Who should set the pace in a group of riders?

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AThe leader✓BThe riders just behind the leader✓CThe rider in back✓DThe oldest rider✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

When riding, you should:

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ATurn your head and shoulders to look through turns.✓BKeep your arms straight.✓CKeep your knees away from the gas tank.✓DTurn just your head and eyes to look through turns.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

A rectangular sign may be a:

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

QUESTION 18 / 25

Maximum front-line braking is accomplished by:

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AUsing the rear brake only.✓BUsing the front brake only.✓CUsing both brakes.✓DUsing the rear brake while downshifting.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

When riding at night, a motorcyclist should maintain a minimum following distance of:

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ATwo seconds.✓BThree seconds.✓CFour seconds.✓DFive seconds.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be placed:

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AIn the front of the group.✓BJust behind the lead rider.✓CAt the back of the group.✓DAnywhere within the group.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

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

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:

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AEither brake then swerve or swerve then brake.✓BBrake and swerve at the same time.✓CChoose to either brake or swerve.✓DNot swerve and only use the front brake to stop.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

A person who is above the legal drinking age with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.

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A0.02 percent✓B0.04 percent✓C0.06 percent✓D0.08 percent✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

______ is a guarantee that another driver sees you.

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AEye contact✓BUsing a turn signal✓CFollowing another vehicle✓DNothing✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

If your front tire locks while braking, you should:

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AKeep the brake engaged until you come to a full stop.✓BRelease both brakes and coast to a stop.✓CRelease the brake lever and use only the rear brake.✓DRelease the brake lever until the tire regains traction.✓