Vermont Motorcycle Practice Test 2

11.On a three-wheel motorcycle or sidecar rig, why should you enter a curve toward the outside of your lane when it is safe?

It lets you pass other traffic in the curveIt keeps the sidecar wheel on the ground by adding speedIt avoids the oil strip in the center of the laneIt widens your view and lowers tip-over forces by easing the curve's effective radius

12.According to the manual, what is the primary source of information on how your particular motorcycle should be inspected and maintained?

The motorcycle's owner's manualThe Vermont inspection stationThe seller of the motorcycleOnline riding forums

13.Which vehicle does Vermont count as a motorcycle but NOT require a motorcycle endorsement to operate?

A scooterA motorcycle with a sidecarAn autocycleA three-wheeler with handlebars

14.You ride a Vermont motorcycle without a windshield from 30 minutes after sunset onward. What kind of lenses must your eye protection have?

Colorless lensesAmber or yellow lensesMirrored lensesAny tint, as long as they are shatterproof

15.You had to ride over an object in the street. What should you do afterward?

Keep riding and check at your next fuel stopPull off and check your tires and rims before going onSpeed up to shake off any debrisNothing, if the motorcycle stayed upright

16.After a few drinks, a rider tries to sober up before heading home. Which of these actually lowers BAC?

Drinking strong coffeeTaking a cold showerExercising hardWaiting, since only time works

17.Why does the manual call setting a drink limit or pacing yourself a poor alternative to not drinking?

Limits are illegal to setPacing makes alcohol absorb fasterOnce you start, resistance weakens and judgment is among the first things affectedIt only works for heavier riders

18.How should a riding group enter a freeway or interstate?

In staggered formation, side by side on the rampAll at once, as a tight packIn single file, forming up only after everyone has mergedOne rider at a time, several minutes apart

19.How high should your hands be compared with your elbows when you hold the handgrips?

Well above your elbowsEven with or below your elbowsAt shoulder heightIt makes no difference

20.In the cone weave and normal stop exercise on the Vermont skills test, which of these costs you points?

Skidding as you come to a stopUsing both brakesStopping with your front tire inside the boxRiding to the right of the first cone