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You should check your mirrors:
D. Frequently—every few seconds—to monitor traffic behind you — Check mirrors frequently to stay aware of traffic around you. Know what's behind you at all times.
Lane splitting — riding between lanes of stopped or slow traffic — is:
A. Illegal in most states and allowed only where specifically authorized — Most states prohibit lane splitting; only a few authorize it, so follow the law of the state where you are riding.
In Vermont, is lane splitting (riding between lanes of traffic) legal?
D. No — lane splitting is illegal — Lane splitting is illegal in Vermont. Only California expressly permits it; riding between lanes here can result in a citation.
Spoked motorcycle wheels should be checked for:
B. Loose, bent, or broken spokes — even one broken spoke can cause wheel failure — Spoked wheels rely on uniform tension in all spokes to maintain wheel shape under load. A single broken or loose spoke transfers load to adjacent spokes, leading to a cascade failure. Inspect spokes and tap them — a dull 'thud' indicates a loose one.
The recommended following distance for motorcycles on a highway is:
B. At least 3 seconds — more than cars because motorcycles are less visible and drivers may not see you — Motorcycles need at least a 3-second following distance and often more. Motorcycles are harder to see in mirrors and may brake faster than cars, but the rider is also more vulnerable to rear-end collisions.
Motorcycle riding scenario 27: How should you cross railroad tracks that meet the road at an angle?
C. Cross as close to a 90-degree angle as practical — Cross as close to a 90-degree angle as practical. The motorcycle operator manual stresses smooth control inputs, visibility, and planning ahead. This response gives the rider time and space to manage the hazard safely.
Using your high beam during the day can:
B. Make you more visible to oncoming traffic — Using your high beam during daytime increases your visibility to other motorists without blinding them in daylight.
Motorcycle tires should be checked for proper inflation:
A. Before every ride, when the tires are cold — Motorcycle tire pressure should be checked before every ride when the tires are cold (not ridden in the last 3 hours). Cold pressure readings are accurate; riding heats air and increases pressure temporarily.
To be seen by other drivers at an intersection, you should:
C. Position yourself in a part of the lane where you'll be visible in their mirrors — Position yourself where drivers can see you in their mirrors. Avoid blind spots and being hidden behind other vehicles.
The ride leader's primary responsibilities in a group ride include:
D. Setting the pace, choosing the route, and communicating hazards via hand signals — The ride leader sets the pace for the whole group, handles navigation, and signals hazards ahead via hand signals. The sweep rider (at the rear) also watches for problems and assists anyone who falls behind.
The Vermont motorcycle permit test has 20 questions, and you need 80% to pass — at least 16 correct answers. The practice tests on this page use the same format.
80%. You can miss at most 4 of the 20 questions. The readiness dashboard on this page tracks whether you're consistently scoring above that bar.
Yes. Every practice test on this page and everything in the DMVPrep iPhone app is free — no ads, no paywall, no account.
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) curriculum and state motorcycle manuals — the same sources the real exams are drawn from. Every question in the DMVPrep app cites its source.
Yes — the DMVPrep app includes all 3,745+ questions in Spanish, and the whole app works in Spanish.