Vermont DMV Motorcycle Practice Test 5
Test 5 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. A Vermont driver is convicted of using a portable electronic device inside a work zone where personnel are present. How many points are assessed for a first conviction?
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Answer B: 2 points
Vermont assesses 2 points for a first conviction of device use in an active work zone and 5 points for a second or subsequent conviction.
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2. For a fifth or subsequent conviction of driving after a DUI-related license suspension within five years, what mandatory minimum penalty does Vermont impose, and can a court suspend it?
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Answer C: At least 16 consecutive days in a correctional facility, and the sentence may not be suspended or deferred
Vermont requires at least 16 consecutive days of imprisonment for a fifth or subsequent conviction of driving after a DUI-related suspension, and the sentence may not be suspended or deferred.
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3. What is the fee difference between a four-year and a two-year Vermont operator's license under section 608?
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Answer B: 62 dollars for four years and 39 dollars for two years
Vermont charges 62 dollars for a four-year operator's license and 39 dollars for a two-year license.
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4. Why must the handlebars be kept square during a hard straight line stop?
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Answer B: Because a front wheel turned under heavy braking can put the machine down
With the front tire loaded to its limit, any steering input asks it to do two jobs at once and the front end can wash out instantly.
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5. Under Vermont's implied consent law, what is the minimum civil suspension a driver faces for refusing a lawfully requested evidentiary alcohol test?
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Answer C: 6 months
Vermont's implied consent law provides that a driver who refuses a lawfully requested evidentiary test faces a civil suspension of at least six months.
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6. Upon a first criminal conviction for driving under the influence in Vermont, how long is the operator's license suspended if the offense did not involve a fatality or serious bodily injury?
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Answer B: 90 days
Vermont suspends the license for 90 days upon a first DUI conviction, extending that suspension to one year if the offense caused a fatality or serious bodily injury.
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7. Under Vermont's handheld device law, what is true about using a GPS or navigation system while driving?
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Answer A: It is allowed if the system is installed by the manufacturer or securely mounted in the vehicle
Vermont's handheld device law exempts use of a GPS or navigation system that is manufacturer-installed or securely mounted in the vehicle.
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8. The red lights on a stopped school bus go out and the bus begins to move away. What should you do?
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Answer B: Move off slowly and keep watching for children near the road
Children who have just left the bus may still be near the roadway or crossing behind it, so pull away gently and keep looking for them.
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9. How does Vermont indicate on a driver's license that the holder has executed an anatomical gift form under the Anatomical Gift Act?
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Answer B: An indicator is placed on the license of anyone who has executed the form
Vermont places an indicator on the license of any person who has executed an anatomical gift form through the Commissioner.
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10. What is the standard deductible that applies to Vermont's required uninsured motorist property damage coverage, up to its 10,000 dollar per claim limit?
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Answer A: 150 dollars
Vermont's uninsured motorist property damage coverage is subject to a 150 dollar deductible, up to the 10,000 dollar per claim limit, with exceptions when other direct damage coverage applies.
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11. Under Vermont's handheld device law, when is a driver allowed to hold and use a phone even though the vehicle's motor is still running?
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Answer C: Once the driver has moved the vehicle to the side of or off the public highway and halted where it can safely and lawfully remain stationary
Vermont's handheld device law does not apply once a driver has moved the vehicle off the public highway and halted in a location where it can safely and lawfully remain stationary, even with the motor running.
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12. When a Vermont driver's point total first reaches exactly 10 points within the two year window, how long is the resulting suspension?
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Answer C: 10 days
Vermont suspends a driver's license for 10 days upon an accumulation of 10 points within a two year period.
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13. A Vermont driver who is insured is stopped but cannot show the insurance card. How long is allowed to produce the proof?
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Answer C: 15 days
A Vermont driver who had insurance at the time of the stop but could not show the card has 15 days to produce proof to the officer.
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14. The crossing gates begin to lower while your vehicle is still on the railroad tracks. What should you do?
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Answer B: Keep going forward and push through the gate if it should block your way
Gates are made to break away, and driving forward off the tracks is far safer than staying between them or backing up.
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15. How long is a Vermont license suspension when a driver's point total reaches 20 points within the two year period?
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Answer A: 90 days
Vermont's point schedule sets a 90 day suspension for an accumulation of 20 points within the two year window.
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16. A Vermont driver is convicted of a second DUI offense with an alcohol concentration proven to be 0.16 or more. Besides the other penalties that apply, what additional restriction does Vermont law impose?
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Answer B: A three year prohibition on operating any vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or more
Vermont imposes a three year prohibition on operating a vehicle with any alcohol concentration of 0.02 or more following a second or subsequent conviction proven at 0.16 or above, on top of other penalties.
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17. Why is a shoulder check especially important on a road with motorcycles and bicycles?
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Answer D: A narrow vehicle can disappear completely in the blind spot
A motorcycle or a bicycle is small enough to be hidden entirely by a door pillar or by the blind spot the mirrors do not cover.
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18. A Vermont driver commits a first texting violation inside a properly designated work zone where personnel are present. Besides a heavier civil penalty, what else applies that would not apply outside the zone?
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Answer B: Four points are assessed against the driving record
A first texting conviction inside a designated work or school zone in Vermont carries a heavier civil penalty and four points, compared to two points outside such a zone.
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19. How many points does Vermont assess for a conviction of following another vehicle too closely?
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Answer A: 3 points
Vermont assesses 3 points for a conviction of following too closely, the same value used for illegal passing violations.
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20. Why is it worth planning your route before a long drive?
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Answer B: So that you are not reading a map or a screen while the car is moving
A driver who knows the route is not navigating at the wheel, which is one of the commonest sources of distraction.