Take 2026 Vermont Motorcycle Permit Test 4

QUESTION 1 / 25

A rectangular sign may be a:

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

QUESTION 2 / 25

The proper body position on a motorcycle:

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

QUESTION 3 / 25

Unlike most food and drinks, alcohol does not need to be digested. This means that:

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AWithin minutes of being consumed, the alcohol reaches the brain and begins to affect the drinker.✓BThe alcohol never gets removed from the body.✓CIt takes a long time to feel the effects of alcohol.✓DOnce it is in your system, your body gets rid of the alcohol quickly.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

When you ride, the best gear to wear is:

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AAny gear that helps to protect you.✓BThe lowest-priced gear.✓CGear that looks good.✓DAny gear that fits.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

For the best protection, riding gloves should be made of:

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ALeather.✓BWool.✓CPolyester.✓DSilk.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?

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AA gravel road✓BA patch of leaves✓CAn ice patch✓DDry concrete✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

____ can remove alcohol and its effects from your body.

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ATime✓BCoffee✓CExercise✓DFresh air✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Of the following, which clothing item will not reduce injuries in a crash?

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AHeavy shoes✓BFull-length pants✓CShorts✓DFull-fingered gloves✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

Reflective clothing should:

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ABe worn only at night.✓BBe worn only during the day.✓CNot be worn.✓DBe worn day and night.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

The single most effective thing you can do to improve your chances of surviving an accident is:

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AWear a helmet.✓BRead books on motorcycle safety.✓CAsk others about how to ride more safely.✓DWatch training videos.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

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

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

A pre-ride inspection should be done:

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ABefore every ride.✓BOnce a week.✓COnce a month.✓DOnce a season.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

When is it important for a rider to use their mirrors?

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AWhen slowing down or stopping suddenly✓BWhen stopped at an intersection✓CWhen changing lanes✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

When riding a motorcycle, clothing:

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AShould be loose enough to flap in the wind.✓BShould not cover your arms or legs completely.✓CShould not include a jacket if the weather is warm.✓DCan provide protection in the event of a crash.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

When passing a row of parked cars, a motorcycle operator should be prepared for:

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AOpen parking spaces.✓BA motorist to unexpectedly pull out of a parking space and into traffic.✓CParking meters.✓DOther motorists to see the motorcycle and stay out of its way.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Signals on a motorcycle:

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AServe little purpose since motorcycles are smaller than most other vehicles.✓BAre very important to alert other motorists to a rider's intentions.✓CShould not be used if no vehicles are close to the motorcycle.✓DAre more complicated than those on a car.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

Riding at night:

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AIs discouraged.✓BIs made safer by wearing reflective clothing.✓CIs not safe because other drivers cannot see your turn signals.✓DShould only be done in the city.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

Most motorcycles:

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AHave only a front brake.✓BHave only a rear brake.✓CHave brakes in both the front and rear.✓DHave three brakes: one in the front, one in the rear, and an emergency brake.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

It is best to not ride directly alongside another vehicle because:

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AYou may be riding in its blind spot.✓BIt is distracting to have a vehicle next to you.✓COther drivers may want to use the lane.✓DIt would be difficult to see what is happening behind you.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

When passing parked vehicles, motorcycle riders should be especially cautious of:

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AMotorists looking for a place to park.✓BCars leaving their parking spaces.✓COncoming traffic.✓DNoise.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

Which of the following is not important when looking for a motorcycle helmet?

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AThe helmet meets U.S. Department of Transportation standards.✓BThe helmet fits snugly all the way around your head.✓CThe helmet has no obvious defects, such as cracks or loose padding.✓DThe helmet looks cool.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

Mirror checks:

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AAre unimportant.✓BShould only be done on long trips.✓CShould be part of your normal scanning routine.✓DAre not helpful since you can’t do anything about what is behind you.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

If the chain or belt of your motorcycle breaks, you will:

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AExperience a sudden increase in power to the rear wheel.✓BExperience a sudden loss of power to the rear wheel.✓CExperience a sudden loss of power to the front wheel.✓DExperience a sudden increase in power to the front wheel.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

An adequate cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles:

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AAllows you time to react if another driver makes a mistake.✓BKeeps you in a single area of the lane, limiting your movement.✓CAllows you to rely on others to identify hazards.✓DRequires you go faster to stay with traffic.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

Taking corners too fast:

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ACan cause the rider to go into another lane.✓BIs better than going too slowly.✓COften causes the rider to stay in their lane.✓DIs acceptable because motorcycles are smaller than other types of vehicles.✓