Vermont Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 3
20 questions written from the Vermont Motorcycle Manual (VN-008), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
Why are moose especially hard to see at night on Vermont roads?
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Why are moose especially hard to see at night on Vermont roads?
- A Their light-colored fur blends in with the roadside
- B Their eyes reflect so much headlight glare that riders are briefly blinded
- C Their fur is dark and their eyes are usually above headlight level
- D They are active only around midday
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C. Their fur is dark and their eyes are usually above headlight level
Moose are harder to see than deer because their fur is dark and their eyes are usually above headlight level, so they do not reflect the light. Deer are easier to spot because their eyes reflect headlights. For large animals, brake and prepare to stop.
What is the normal minimum following distance behind the vehicle ahead?
- A 1 second
- B 2 seconds
- C 4 seconds
- D One motorcycle length per 10 mph
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B. 2 seconds
Normally keep at least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead. Pick a marker, and when the vehicle passes it, count 'one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two.' If you reach the marker before two, you are too close.
How might you first notice that your front tire is going flat?
- A The steering feels heavy
- B You hear a loud pop and hiss
- C The back of the motorcycle sways side to side
- D The engine loses power
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A. The steering feels heavy
You will seldom hear a tire go flat, so watch for changes in handling. If the front tire goes flat, the steering feels heavy; if the rear goes flat, the back may jerk or sway. A front flat is especially dangerous because it affects steering.
Which riders are exempt from Vermont's motorcycle helmet requirement?
- A Occupants of fully enclosed autocycles
- B Riders over age 21 with insurance
- C Passengers in a sidecar
- D Riders on roads posted 25 mph or less
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A. Occupants of fully enclosed autocycles
The helmet requirement does not apply to occupants of fully enclosed autocycles. Vermont defines these as autocycles with a windshield and full top and side enclosures that can support the vehicle's weight and protect the occupants.