Vermont DMV Motorcycle Practice Test 69

1. A large panel mounted on a trailer at the roadside displays a flashing arrow pointing left. What does it tell you?

• A That a left turn will be permitted at the next intersection you come to
• B Move into the lane to your left
• C That the road curves to the left just beyond the equipment on the shoulder
• D That workers are present on the left-hand side of the roadway ahead of you

2. You are traveling in the same direction as a funeral procession and want to get ahead of it. What should you not do?

• A Passing the whole procession on the left where passing is permitted
• B Driving in between the vehicles of the procession
• C Turning off onto a side street before you reach the procession line
• D Staying behind the last vehicle

3. Alcohol is classified as which kind of drug?

• A A stimulant that sharpens reflexes
• B A depressant that slows the central nervous system
• C A painkiller with no effect on driving
• D A nutritional supplement

4. A white diamond symbol is painted in a highway lane. What does it identify?

• A A lane that ends at the next exit
• B A lane where passing is prohibited
• C A lane reserved for high-occupancy vehicles
• D A lane set aside for slow-moving vehicles

5. A vehicle coming toward you has drifted into your lane. What should you do?

• A Steer left into the oncoming lane, because the other driver will move back into their own lane
• B Brake hard and stop in your lane so the other driver can see you clearly
• C Keep your speed and position, because the other driver will correct in time
• D Slow down, sound the horn, flash your lights and steer to the right if possible

6. A driver in the left lane of a freeway realizes only when level with this sign that the ramp beside it is the one they need. What is the correct action?

• A Carry on to the next interchange and turn back from there
• B Stop on the shoulder and reverse along it to the ramp
• C Cut across the striped area that separates the ramp from the through lanes
• D Stop in the lane and wait for a gap to reach the ramp

7. Why should pant legs be secured and bootlaces tucked away?

• A Loose fabric and laces can tangle in the chain, the controls or a wheel
• B A road test cannot be taken with any laces showing outside the boot
• C Trapped air inside loose trousers makes the rider colder in cold weather
• D Loose fabric raises fuel consumption by adding drag at highway speed

8. An overhead sign shows that the right lane is EXIT ONLY. What does that mean if you intend to stay on the highway?

• A You may stay in it as long as you continue straight ahead at the point where the exit leaves
• B You have to move out of that lane before the exit
• C You may stay in it, because an exit only lane rejoins the main highway a short distance later
• D You must slow to the ramp speed and then rejoin the main highway just beyond the exit ramp

9. Which helmet style gives the rider the most coverage?

• A A three quarter helmet
• B A half shell helmet
• C A full face helmet
• D A cloth head wrap worn with goggles

10. A pedestrian signal displays a steady walking person symbol. What does it mean for a pedestrian at that corner?

• A The pedestrian must not enter the roadway
• B The pedestrian may start crossing in the direction of the signal
• C The pedestrian may cross only if a driver waves them across
• D The pedestrian must finish an existing crossing immediately

11. You want to turn left at an intersection with no signs or signals and a vehicle is coming straight toward you from the opposite direction. What must you do?

• A Turn first and clear the intersection
• B Turn first, since the driver going straight can simply steer around you
• C Yield and turn after the oncoming vehicle has passed
• D Move into the middle and make the other driver stop behind your car

12. At an intersection where turning right on red is permitted and no sign prohibits it, what must you do before turning?

• A Come to a complete stop and yield to pedestrians and cross traffic
• B Slow to a rolling stop and turn without coming to a halt
• C Wait for a green light even when the way is completely clear
• D Sound the horn to warn cross traffic that you are turning

13. A large truck is passing you on a two-lane road. What is the safest thing to do?

• A Speed up briefly so the truck spends less time beside you
• B Move onto the shoulder so the truck can have the whole lane
• C Keep right in your lane and ease off the gas a little
• D Flash your headlights over and over until it has gone by

14. As a driver keeps drinking, in what order are driving abilities usually lost?

• A Coordination, then vision, judgment and reaction time
• B Vision, then coordination, judgment and reaction time
• C Judgment, then vision, reaction time and coordination
• D Reaction time, then judgment, coordination and vision

15. The lane you are in is marked with a straight arrow and a right-turn arrow together. What does that mean?

• A Drivers in that lane must turn right and may not continue straight ahead from it at all
• B The lane becomes a right turn lane during the hours shown on the sign posted beside it
• C Traffic going straight has to give way to every vehicle turning right out of that lane
• D Drivers in that lane may either go straight or turn right

16. Without a depth gauge, how can a rider tell that a tire has worn out?

• A The tread has worn down level with the wear bars set into the grooves
• B The tire has changed color from black to a noticeably lighter shade of gray
• C The tire has become wider across the tread than it was when it was new
• D The tire loses more than half of its air pressure over the course of a week

17. Partway through a curve you realize you have carried in more speed than you wanted. What is the best response?

• A Straighten the motorcycle and brake hard, then turn back into the curve again
• B Sit upright and let the motorcycle run wide across into the next lane
• C Close the throttle completely and put a foot down toward the inside of the curve
• D Look through the curve and lean the motorcycle further with steady throttle

18. You have stopped at a stop sign, but a parked truck blocks your view along the cross street. What should you do?

• A Creep forward slowly and stop again where you can see
• B Pull out quickly, so that you spend the least time in the path of traffic
• C Sound the horn once and then move out into the intersection as usual
• D Wait until a driver arrives behind you and signals that the road is clear

19. A Vermont driver is convicted of negligent operation for the first time. Under section 2506, what suspension applies to that first conviction, separate from the ordinary point schedule?

• A 10 days
• B 30 days
• C 90 days
• D 6 months

20. Why should a rider reduce speed at night even on a familiar road?

• A Because tires grip less well after dark, when the pavement cools down
• B Because engine power falls at night and the motorcycle accelerates more slowly
• C So the stopping distance stays inside the distance the headlight lights up
• D Because other drivers legally must travel more slowly after sunset as well