Vermont DMV Motorcycle Practice Test 76

1. The neutral light is on, but you are not sure the transmission is really out of gear. How can you confirm it?

• A Open the throttle briefly and listen for the engine to rise freely in speed
• B Release the clutch and rock the motorcycle to see whether it rolls freely
• C Press the gearshift lever down twice and watch whether the light flickers
• D Squeeze the front brake and count how far the lever travels to the handgrip

2. You pass into a work zone with a reduced speed limit but you see no workers. What speed applies?

• A The normal highway limit, because the lower limit applies only while work goes on
• B The lower limit only when equipment is actually moving inside the work zone
• C Whatever your own judgment suggests, since the signs are advisory when it is quiet
• D The posted work zone limit, whether or not workers are present

3. How should a group merge onto a busy highway from an entrance ramp?

• A Side by side in pairs, so that the group takes up less room on the ramp
• B All at once as a solid block, so no car can break the formation apart
• C Slowly, letting highway traffic move over to make room for the group
• D One rider at a time into gaps in traffic, re-forming once all are on

4. You reach a one-lane bridge and a vehicle is already partway across it coming toward you. What should you do?

• A Start across slowly so the other driver reverses off the bridge
• B Drive on, since the vehicle nearer to the far end must back away
• C Move onto the bridge and stop halfway so you each use half of it
• D Stop before the bridge and let it come through

5. Two vehicles reach a four-way stop at the same moment from adjacent roads. Who should go first?

• A The driver on the right
• B Whoever accelerates first
• C The driver on the left
• D The heavier vehicle

6. What is true about driving away from a crash you were involved in?

• A It is only an offense if the police happen to witness the collision
• B It is a serious offense, even if the other driver has driven away too
• C It is allowed if the damage looks small and nobody appears to be hurt
• D It is acceptable as long as you telephone your insurance company later

7. A clutch cable adjusted with no free play at all causes what problem?

• A The gearshift lever will refuse to move out of the neutral position at all
• B The clutch may slip and never fully engage
• C The engine will stall every time the motorcycle is brought to a full stop
• D The rear brake pedal loses its travel and begins to drag against the disc

8. Which common non-prescription medicine is most likely to make a driver drowsy?

• A A plain pain reliever taken for an ordinary headache
• B An antacid tablet taken after eating a very heavy meal
• C A cold or allergy remedy containing an antihistamine
• D A vitamin supplement taken with breakfast each morning

9. How do the traffic laws apply to riders traveling in a group?

• A A group may exceed the limit briefly in order to stay together
• B Only the leader is held responsible for the way the group is ridden
• C A group is treated as one long vehicle for the purposes of the law
• D Every rider is responsible for obeying the law on their own machine

10. What is the correct swerving technique?

• A Lean the body hard toward the escape route while holding the handlebars perfectly still
• B Close the throttle completely and hold the handlebars rigid until it passes
• C Stand up on the footrests and turn the shoulders toward the open space
• D Press the handgrip on the side you want to go and look toward the escape route

11. A white regulatory sign shows the silhouette of a truck inside a red circle with a diagonal slash. What does it mean?

• A Trucks are not allowed to use that road
• B Trucks must yield to all other traffic on that road
• C Trucks may use the road only outside of business hours
• D Trucks must use the right-hand lane along that stretch

12. What should you do as you approach your exit from a roundabout?

• A Signal right and check the crosswalk for pedestrians before leaving
• B Signal left so that the waiting drivers understand you are still circulating
• C Cross into the outside lane at the last moment before the exit opens
• D Stop just before the exit to check for traffic on the road you are joining

13. Why is it risky to brake hard and steer sharply at the same moment?

• A The steering wheel locks up whenever the brakes are applied at the same time
• B Braking switches off the power steering until the pedal is released
• C The tires have a limited amount of grip that braking and turning must share
• D The brake lights stop working while the turn signal is flashing

14. You are joining a highway from a short ramp that has no acceleration lane. What should you do?

• A Stop or slow at the end of the ramp and wait for a safe gap
• B Pull out at once, because traffic on the highway has to make room for you
• C Accelerate hard along the shoulder until you match the speed of the traffic
• D Cross straight to the second lane, where there is usually less traffic to join

15. What is the main function of the guide sign series?

• A To warn of hazards on the roadway
• B To state laws that apply at that location
• C To mark the outer edge of the pavement at night
• D To identify routes and lead road users to their destinations

16. Is a windshield an adequate substitute for eye protection?

• A No, because air and debris still reach the rider's eyes around and over the screen
• B Yes, as long as the screen is taller than the rider's shoulders when seated
• C Yes, on any road where the posted speed limit stays below highway speed
• D Yes, as long as the screen is made of thick, shatter resistant plastic and is kept clean

17. The center line beside your lane is solid yellow while the opposite side has a broken yellow line. What does this mean?

• A The road ahead narrows and becomes one-way in your direction
• B Neither direction may pass at this point, because one solid line binds both
• C Both directions may pass here as long as it is done with care
• D You may not pass, but traffic in the other direction may

18. How should your following distance change in heavy rain?

• A It should stay the same, because brakes work equally well when wet
• B It should be shortened so you can see the vehicle ahead more clearly
• C It matters only at speeds above highway limits
• D It should be increased well beyond what you use on dry pavement

19. A driver ahead brakes for no reason you can see, again and again. What should you do?

• A Pass the vehicle immediately, whatever the road markings may say
• B Increase your following distance and be ready for yet another stop
• C Flash your lights so that the driver knows the braking is unnecessary
• D Move up closer so that the driver can see you clearly in the mirror

20. What has to be done with the helmet chin strap on every ride?

• A Left loose, so the helmet can be pushed back to talk at a stop
• B Fastened snugly, because an unfastened helmet comes off in a crash
• C Tucked up inside the helmet so it cannot flap against the rider's neck
• D Fastened only for highway trips, where the speeds involved are higher