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2026 Vermont Motorcycle Permit Test 6
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QUESTION 1 / 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 2 / 24
The human body rids itself of about one alcoholic drink per hour. If a person consumes seven drinks in three hours, how many drinks likely remain in that person’s system three hours after their final drink?
Choose one answer below.
A
Two
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B
Three
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C
Four
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D
Five
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QUESTION 3 / 24
Smoothly downshifting on motorcycles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is a useless action.
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B
Can allow the rider to engine brake.
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C
Is illegal.
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D
Should not be done if other vehicles are around.
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QUESTION 4 / 24
When riding, a cushion of space is helpful to:
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A
Give you space to react to hazards.
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B
Hide you from other drivers.
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C
Prevent you from avoiding hazards.
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D
Allow you to look at road signs.
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QUESTION 5 / 24
When someone follows you too closely, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up.
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B
Not worry about them and just focus on the road in front of you.
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C
Change lanes and let them pass.
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D
Ride on the shoulder and let them pass.
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QUESTION 6 / 24
To control your motorcycle well, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sit with your arms propping you up rather than steering.
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B
Keep your knees against the gas tank for balance.
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C
Allow your feet to hang off the footrests.
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D
Sit so far back that you must stretch to reach the handgrips.
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QUESTION 7 / 24
To stop quickly, it is best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Throttle down and use the front brake.
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B
Use the rear brake only.
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C
Use the front brake only.
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D
Use both brakes at the same time.
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QUESTION 8 / 24
A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is not necessary if you have a windshield.
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B
Only protects your eyes.
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C
Helps protect your whole face.
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D
Does not protect your face as effectively as goggles.
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QUESTION 9 / 24
When riding on a slippery surface, you should not:
Choose one answer below.
A
Reduce your speed.
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B
Avoid sudden moves.
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C
Use both brakes.
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D
Brake quickly.
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QUESTION 10 / 24
When you have mounted your motorcycle, you should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Make sure the mirrors are clean.
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B
Make sure the horn works.
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C
Close the fuel supply valve.
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D
Make sure the clutch works smoothly.
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QUESTION 11 / 24
Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other traffic?
Choose one answer below.
A
Intersections
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B
Highways
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C
Parking lots
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D
Residential areas
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QUESTION 12 / 24
When adjusting your mirrors, you should focus on:
Choose one answer below.
A
The road behind and to the side of your motorcycle.
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B
Your arms.
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C
The road in front of your motorcycle.
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D
The side of the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 13 / 24
Making eye contact with other drivers:
Choose one answer below.
A
Means that they see you.
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B
Guarantees that they will yield to you.
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C
Doesn’t mean that they see you.
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D
Is not worth the effort it takes.
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QUESTION 14 / 24
When being passed, all of the following are potential hazards, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Extended mirrors.
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B
Objects being thrown from other vehicles.
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C
Blasts of wind.
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D
Headlights.
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QUESTION 15 / 24
The front brake:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should only be used when you need to stop quickly.
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B
Should be used only under slippery conditions.
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C
Is not as effective as the rear brake.
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D
Is safe to use, if used properly.
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QUESTION 16 / 24
Making eye contact with another driver:
Choose one answer below.
A
Guarantees that the other driver will properly yield to you.
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B
Is not worth the effort it takes.
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C
Doesn’t mean that the driver will properly yield to you.
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D
Means that the other driver knows you are there.
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QUESTION 17 / 24
A potential danger of braking too hard is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Losing traction on one or both wheels.
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B
Coming to a complete stop before you expect to.
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C
Popping a tire.
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D
Taking too long to stop.
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QUESTION 18 / 24
When passing another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
You must complete the pass without exceeding the speed limit.
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B
You may complete the pass in a no passing zone if the pass was started before the no passing zone began.
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C
You may exceed the speed limit.
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D
You should pass on the shoulder.
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QUESTION 19 / 24
When a group of riders is passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, the riders should:
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A
Pass in pairs.
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B
Pass in a staggered formation with several riders passing at the same time.
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C
Pass one at a time.
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D
Avoid passing.
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QUESTION 20 / 24
To stop quickly, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Rely only on the front brake.
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B
Rely only on the rear brake.
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C
Use the front brake and then the rear brake.
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D
Use both brakes at the same time.
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QUESTION 21 / 24
To lean a motorcycle when making a turn, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always press on the left handgrip.
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B
Always press on the right handgrip.
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C
Press on the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.
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D
Press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn.
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QUESTION 22 / 24
When riding near stopped or slow-moving cars, a motorcyclist should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pull over and wait until traffic begins to move.
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B
Ride on the shoulder to get through the area as quickly as possible.
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C
Weave between the cars to get through the area as quickly as possible.
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D
Not weave between the cars.
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QUESTION 23 / 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 24 / 24
When approaching railroad tracks that cross your lane at an angle, it is usually:
Choose one answer below.
A
Safest to ride straight within your lane to cross the tracks.
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B
Dangerous to ride straight within your lane to cross the tracks.
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C
Not safe to cross tracks on a motorcycle.
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D
Safest to cross the tracks by riding on the shoulder of the road.
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