2025 Vermont Motorcycle Permit Test 15
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Vermont when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Vermont please visit https://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/vermont/motorcycle.
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13. When riding under ideal conditions, you should maintain a minimum following distance of:
Explanation
Under normal conditions, you should maintain a following distance of at least two seconds. Increase your following distance any time conditions are less than perfect.
14. A helmet is:
Explanation
In Vermont, all motorcycle operators and passengers must wear helmets while riding. A DOT-compliant helmet is the most effective protection against injury or death in the event of a crash.
15. When you are being passed by another vehicle, which part of the lane should you ride in?
Explanation
When being passed, it is generally safest to ride in the center portion of your lane. Riding on the side nearest the passing vehicle increases the risk of colliding with them. Riding on the side farthest from the passing vehicle is also dangerous, as it could tempt the driver to re-enter your lane before it is safe to do so.
16. Most motorcycle crashes happen:
Explanation
Most motorcycle crashes happen on short trips that are less than five miles long at speeds slower than 30 miles per hour.
17. Which of the following is not a good safety tip?
Explanation
Slow to a safe speed before beginning a turn and lean in the direction of the turn. Don't drag your feet on the roadway, as you could lose control if they catch on something. Always scan the roadway for other traffic.
18. If riding a three-wheel motorcycle in a group, you should travel in a:
Explanation
While riding in a staggered formation is usually best for a group of two-wheeled motorcycles, three-wheeled motorcycles are too wide to allow this formation. A group of riders on three-wheeled motorcycles should travel in a single-file line.
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