Vermont DMV Motorcycle Practice Test 4
Test 4 of 6. Pick an answer for each question to see if it is right and why; your score appears at the end. You need 16 correct answers to pass, the same ratio as the real Vermont test.
- Questions20
- Correct to pass16
- Passing score80%
- Minimum age16 years
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1. What minimum liability coverage does Vermont require for a registered vehicle?
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Answer B: 25,000 dollars per person, 50,000 dollars for two or more people and 10,000 dollars property damage
Vermont's Maintenance of Financial Responsibility law requires at least 25,000 dollars for death or injury of one person, 50,000 dollars for two or more people and 10,000 dollars for property damage.
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2. Your light turns green, but a vehicle from the cross street is still finishing a turn inside the intersection. What should you do?
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Answer B: Wait until that vehicle has cleared the intersection
A green indication lets you proceed only after yielding to pedestrians in the crosswalk and to vehicles already lawfully within the intersection.
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3. During which period does Vermont law require headlights to be turned on?
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Answer D: From a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise
Vermont law requires headlights from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise, and also whenever people or vehicles cannot be seen clearly 500 feet ahead.
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4. Under Vermont's handheld device law, may a driver touch a securely mounted phone to turn hands-free mode on or off?
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Answer B: Yes, activating or deactivating hands-free use is allowed without holding the device in either hand
Vermont's law permits activating or deactivating hands-free use through a securely mounted device or an internal vehicle feature, without the operator holding the device in either hand.
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5. In Vermont you approach a stopped police or emergency vehicle with flashing lights on a road where you cannot change lanes. What does the law require?
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Answer A: Slow down and proceed with caution until you are past the stopped vehicle
Vermont requires drivers to proceed with caution and slow down for a stopped vehicle showing flashing blue or red lights, and on a four lane highway to change lanes as well when it can be done safely.
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6. A left-turn bay opens ahead of the intersection with a solid white line beside it. Where should you enter the bay?
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Answer C: At the opening before the solid line begins
The solid line marks where lane changes are no longer intended, so you move into the turn bay at its opening rather than cutting across the line later.
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7. What two forms of motorcycle learner's permit does the Vermont Commissioner offer under section 617?
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Answer C: One authorizing three-wheeled motorcycles only and one authorizing any motorcycle
Vermont offers a motorcycle learner's permit authorizing three-wheeled motorcycles only, and a separate one authorizing operation of any motorcycle.
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8. A Vermont driver is cited for an expired inspection sticker within 14 days after it expired. What civil penalty applies for that specific window?
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Answer D: A civil penalty of not more than 5 dollars
Vermont sets a reduced civil penalty of not more than 5 dollars for an expired inspection sticker if the driver is cited within the 14 days following its expiration.
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9. How many points does Vermont assess for a conviction of failing to obey a law enforcement officer directing traffic?
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Answer D: 4 points
Vermont assesses 4 points for a conviction of failing to obey an enforcement officer, the same value used for failing to yield to a pedestrian.
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10. A Vermont driver is on a two-lane road and a marked law enforcement vehicle approaches from behind sounding its siren and displaying blue lights, still moving. What must the driver do?
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Answer B: Pull to the right side of the lane of traffic and come to a complete stop until the emergency vehicle has passed
Vermont law requires drivers to pull to the right of the lane of traffic and come to a complete stop for an approaching law enforcement or emergency vehicle sounding a siren or showing emergency lights, until it has passed.
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11. Besides the points assigned for the underlying violation, what extra points does Vermont add when a violation resulted in a crash that was the violator's fault?
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Answer B: 2 additional points
Vermont adds 2 additional points to a driving record for any violation that resulted in a crash determined to be the violator's fault.
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12. A Vermont driver sees a law enforcement vehicle already parked on the shoulder with its blue lights on, not moving. Compared to a law enforcement vehicle still approaching with its siren sounding, what is different about the driver's required response to the parked vehicle?
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Answer A: The driver need only proceed with caution and change lanes or slow down, without being required to stop
For a stationary law enforcement vehicle, Vermont requires proceeding with caution and changing lanes or slowing down, unlike the complete stop required for an approaching vehicle with its siren sounding.
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13. What must a Vermont driver do when approaching an authorized highway maintenance vehicle that is obviously and actually working on the highway and displaying the required flashing lights?
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Answer B: Yield the right of way to the maintenance vehicle
Vermont law requires a driver to yield the right of way to an authorized vehicle actually engaged in highway maintenance work when it displays the required flashing lights.
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14. When should you move into the lane you need for a turn?
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Answer D: Well before the intersection, as soon as you know your route
Getting into the correct lane early lets other drivers read your intentions and keeps you from making a sudden lane change at the corner.
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15. A white regulatory sign shows the silhouette of a truck inside a red circle with a diagonal slash. What does it mean?
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Answer A: Trucks are not allowed to use that road
The circle and slash over a symbol always means the movement or vehicle shown is prohibited, so trucks must keep off that roadway.
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16. How many points must a Vermont driver accumulate before the DMV sends notice that the driving privilege will be suspended?
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Answer C: 10 points
When a Vermont driver reaches a total of 10 points, the DMV sends a letter announcing that the driving privilege is to be suspended.
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17. Under Vermont law, when may a driver use a handheld portable electronic device on a public highway?
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Answer A: Not while operating on a public highway, including while the vehicle is stationary
Vermont bans use of a portable electronic device while operating a motor vehicle on a public highway, and the ban applies even when the vehicle is stationary.
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18. A Vermont driver is cited for not having a physical operator's license certificate during a traffic stop, but the license was valid at the time. How can the driver avoid a conviction under section 611?
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Answer A: By sending or producing a copy of the valid license to the issuing agency within seven business days of the stop
Vermont allows a driver cited for not possessing a license certificate to avoid conviction by sending or producing a copy of a license, valid at the time or expired within the prior 14 days, to the issuing agency within seven business days.
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19. A flashing red arrow is displayed for your turning lane. What does it require?
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Answer D: Stopping, then turning when the way is clear
A flashing red arrow is treated like a stop sign for that movement: come to a full stop, then turn when it is safe and no one has to be cut off.
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20. What is the maximum speed for a vehicle on a Vermont Interstate when no other speed is posted?
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Answer C: 65 miles per hour
Vermont law sets the Interstate maximum at 65 miles per hour unless a sign posts a different limit.