Take 2026 Vermont Motorcycle Permit Test 7

QUESTION 1 / 24

Convex mirrors make cars seem:

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ALarger.✓BFarther away.✓CFaster.✓DNarrower.✓

QUESTION 2 / 24

You’ll have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you wear all of the following, except:

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AA DOT-approved helmet.✓BFace or eye protection.✓CEar buds.✓DProtective clothing.✓

QUESTION 3 / 24

What may help if you experience slippage of your drive chain?

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ATightening the chain✓BLoosening the chain✓CUsing the throttle more✓DApplying the rear brake✓

QUESTION 4 / 24

When riding in a group, it is best to put inexperienced riders near the front because:

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AExperienced riders can more easily keep an eye on them.✓BThey will get lost if they are leading.✓CThey may slow the group down as the leaders.✓DThey will ride too fast in any other position.✓

QUESTION 5 / 24

Clothing made of which type of material can offer the best protection to motorcyclists?

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ALeather✓BWool✓CPolyester✓DSilk✓

QUESTION 6 / 24

When braking, you should use:

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AThe front brake only.✓BThe rear brake only.✓CBoth front and rear brakes.✓DEither the front or rear brake, but not both.✓

QUESTION 7 / 24

Many over-the-counter drugs:

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AIncrease the danger of riding.✓BDecrease the danger of riding.✓COnly affect your riding if you drink along with taking the medication.✓DHave the same effect on everyone.✓

QUESTION 8 / 24

A group of riders should pass another vehicle:

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AIn a staggered formation.✓BIn a pyramid formation.✓COne at a time.✓DIn a splintered formation.✓

QUESTION 9 / 24

Shifting to a lower gear produces an effect similar to:

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AAccelerating.✓BBraking.✓CSwerving.✓DTurning.✓

QUESTION 10 / 24

The only way to rid your body of alcohol is through:

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ATime.✓BDrinking coffee.✓CExercising.✓DTaking a cold shower.✓

QUESTION 11 / 24

A face shield should:

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AAllow a clear view to both sides.✓BPrevent air from passing through it.✓CBe tight enough to prevent glasses from fitting underneath it.✓DShould not fasten too tightly.✓

QUESTION 12 / 24

Which of the following will protect your eyes from the wind?

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AGoggles✓BWindshield✓CSunglasses✓DEyeglasses✓

QUESTION 13 / 24

When preparing to pass a vehicle on the left, it is important to ride on the left side of your lane because:

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AThe right side could be slippery.✓BIt will give you the best chance of spotting hazards in the next lane.✓CPeople don’t usually expect to be passed on their left.✓DIt will place you in the rearview mirror of the car in front of you.✓

QUESTION 14 / 24

If you are being chased by a dog, you should:

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AKick it away.✓BStop until the animal loses interest.✓CSwerve around the animal.✓DApproach the animal slowly, then speed up.✓

QUESTION 15 / 24

An experienced rider:

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AChanges positions within their lane as conditions change.✓BStays in one portion of a lane at all times.✓CWeaves within the lane to be more visible.✓DTravels only on the oily portion of the lane.✓

QUESTION 16 / 24

You should do all of the following to lesson your chances of being in a crash, except:

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ABe visible by wearing proper clothing and using your headlight.✓BCommunicate your intentions by using your turn signals and brake light.✓CSearch for hazards in your path.✓DHope the other drivers see you.✓

QUESTION 17 / 24

When riding in a group while passing another vehicle, it is best to:

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AAllow one rider to fully pass the other vehicle before another rider begins to pass.✓BAllow several members of the group to pass the other vehicle at once.✓CHave the last rider in the group wave to the driver being passed to signal that no other motorcycles are approaching.✓DPass in a staggered formation.✓

QUESTION 18 / 24

If your friend has been drinking alcohol, it is a good idea to do any of the following, except:

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AArrange for a safe ride home for your friend.✓BOccupy your friend with activities to distract them from drinking.✓CKeep your friend from leaving until they are sober.✓DAllow your friend to ride their motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 19 / 24

When riding downhill or shifting into first gear, you may need to:

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AUse your brakes to slow down before downshifting safely.✓BSpeed up before downshifting safely.✓CSwerve to the left.✓DFlash your brakes to ensure that drivers behind you know you are downshifting.✓

QUESTION 20 / 24

To control a motorcycle properly, you should:

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ASit so you can use your arms to steer, not to hold yourself up.✓BSit far enough back on the seat that you can keep your arms straight.✓CKeep your knees away from the gas tank.✓DDrag your feet on the ground.✓

QUESTION 21 / 24

To be effective, eye or face shield protection must be all of the following, except:

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AAble to fasten securely.✓BToo tight to allow sunglasses or eyeglasses to be worn.✓CFree of scratches.✓DAble to allow clear views to both sides.✓

QUESTION 22 / 24

A rectangular sign may be a:

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

QUESTION 23 / 24

When carrying a passenger in a sidecar, you should:

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ABegin slowing sooner than usual.✓BBegin slowing later than usual.✓CApply the brakes more firmly than usual to stop quickly.✓DApply the brakes more softly than usual to keep from overworking them.✓

QUESTION 24 / 24

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

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓