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2026 Vermont Motorcycle Permit Test 2
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Impairment from alcohol:
Choose one answer below.
A
Begins with the first drink.
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B
Begins at about half of the legal limit.
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C
Occurs at the legal limit.
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D
Occurs only if you have had multiple drinks.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Which of the following does not need to be checked regularly?
Choose one answer below.
A
The brakes
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B
The fasteners
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C
The tires
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D
The paint
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Your primary source for information about your motorcycle should be:
Choose one answer below.
A
The owner’s manual.
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B
A book about motorcycles.
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C
A former owner.
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D
Someone knowledgeable about motorcycles.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When passing a vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
You may exceed the speed limit until the pass is complete.
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B
You may disregard "No passing zone" markings if the pass was started in a passing zone.
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C
You may pass on the shoulder.
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D
You must complete the pass within the posted speed limits and within a legal passing zone.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
For the best protection, jackets and pants:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should cover your arms and legs completely.
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B
Should be loose and flap in the wind while you are riding.
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C
Should only partially cover your arms and legs.
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D
Should be made of wool.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
A helmet is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Required for all riders.
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B
Recommended only for operators.
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C
Not required unless the operator is younger than 18 years of age.
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D
Not required unless the operator has held their license for two years or less.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
An approved helmet:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as is necessary for safe riding.
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B
Looks good.
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C
Does not have a chin strap.
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D
Protects the wearer's hearing.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When riding in a vehicle's blind spot, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay where you are to avoid surprising the driver.
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B
Wave at the other driver to get their attention.
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C
Slow down until you are out of the blind spot.
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D
Pull over to the shoulder.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When conducting a pre-ride check, be sure that:
Choose one answer below.
A
The brakes make a loud squeaking noise.
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B
The brakes cause some friction with the steering.
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C
Each brake can hold the motorcycle.
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D
Only the rear brake can hold the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When stopped behind another vehicle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Get as close as possible to the vehicle.
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B
Maintain a space cushion between your motorcycle and the other vehicle.
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C
Not use your rearview mirrors to monitor traffic behind you.
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D
Look for opportunities to squeeze through the stopped traffic.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
A motorcycle needs:
Choose one answer below.
A
Less frequent attention than a car.
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B
More frequent attention than a car.
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C
To have pre-ride checks performed only by a mechanic.
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D
To be serviced only at a dealer.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Reflective clothing should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be worn at night.
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B
Not be worn during the day
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C
Never be worn.
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D
Not be worn at night.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
When checking tires before a ride, you should look at all of the following except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Air pressure
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B
General wear
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C
General tread
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D
Shininess
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What is the primary psychoactive component in marijuana?
Choose one answer below.
A
THC
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B
TMJ
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C
MRT
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D
AAP
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QUESTION 15 / 25
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 16 / 25
The best way to handle tailgaters is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Change lanes and let them pass.
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B
Use your horn and make obscene gestures.
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C
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.
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D
Come to a complete stop.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?
Choose one answer below.
A
A dirt or gravel road
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B
A strip of oil in the center of a lane
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C
Mud on pavement
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D
Dry pavement
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Since most crashes happen during daylight hours, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not ride during the day.
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B
Wear bright clothing all the time.
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C
Ride on the shoulder and stay out of traffic.
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D
Wear dark clothing all the time.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Riding with a passenger:
Choose one answer below.
A
Usually results in no difference in handling a motorcycle.
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B
Is usually safe for beginning riders.
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C
Can affect the handling of a motorcycle.
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D
Is encouraged to get operators used to different riding situations.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Gloves can:
Choose one answer below.
A
Make it difficult to control a motorcycle and should be avoided.
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B
Help other drivers identify you.
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C
Provide an improved grip on the handlebars.
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D
Offer no protection.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
If you are feeling tired while riding, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep going and hope to wake up.
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B
Ride faster.
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C
Ride on the shoulder.
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D
Get off the road and rest.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
If you can’t avoid a dangerously slippery surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up and lean the motorcycle.
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B
Speed up and keep the motorcycle upright.
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C
Slow down and lean the motorcycle.
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D
Slow down and keep the motorcycle upright.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
The best lane position is:
Choose one answer below.
A
The one that lets you travel the fastest.
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B
The one that allows you to draft off of other vehicles.
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C
The one that allows you be seen by other motorists.
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D
The one that places you in other vehicles’ blind spots.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Which of the following should you inspect during a pre-ride check?
Choose one answer below.
A
The general wear and tread of your tires
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B
The amount of cushion your seat has
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C
The shine of your paint
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D
The wind direction
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QUESTION 25 / 25
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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