Vermont Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 5

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   When you follow a car, where should you ride?

   • ARight beside the rear bumper
   • BWhere the driver can see you in the rearview mirror
   • CIn the driver's blind spot
   • DClose to the road edge
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Where the driver can see you in the rearview mirror

   Riding in the center of the lane usually puts you in the middle of the driver's rearview mirror.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   In heavy traffic, drivers sometimes try to squeeze into your lane. How can you discourage this?

   • ARide on the shoulder
   • BRide in the center portion of the lane
   • CRide very close to the car ahead
   • DRide on the lane line
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Ride in the center portion of the lane

   Keeping a center position makes it harder for drivers to share your lane.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   Usually, how should you cross railroad tracks that cross your lane?

   • ARide straight across within your lane
   • BStop on the tracks to look
   • CSwerve across lanes to hit them at exactly 90 degrees
   • DBrake hard while crossing
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Ride straight across within your lane

   It is usually safer to ride straight across within your lane than to turn sharply to meet the tracks at 90 degrees.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   Marker 1 in the diagram shows the rider's head. What should you do with your head in a turn?

   • AKeep it level, with your eyes in line with the horizon
   • BKeep it turned to the side
   • CTilt it with the motorcycle
   • DLook down at the road just ahead
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Keep it level, with your eyes in line with the horizon

   Turn just your head to look through the turn, and keep your eyes level with the horizon.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   Your front wheel locks during a quick stop. What should you do?

   • AKeep the front wheel locked
   • BRelease both brakes and coast
   • CTurn the handlebars sharply
   • DRelease the front brake, then reapply it firmly right away
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Release the front brake, then reapply it firmly right away

   A locked front wheel can make you fall. Release and reapply the front brake at once.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   What should your riding jacket and pants do?

   • ALeave your arms bare in hot weather
   • BBe loose enough to flap in the wind
   • CBe made of thin cotton
   • DCover your arms and legs completely
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Cover your arms and legs completely

   A jacket and pants should cover arms and legs completely. Leather or sturdy synthetic material protects best.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   Item 6 in the diagram shows boots. How high should riding boots be?

   • ABelow the ankle
   • BOnly knee-high boots are safe
   • CAny height, if they are leather
   • DHigh enough to cover your ankles
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. High enough to cover your ankles

   Sturdy boots that cover the ankles protect them and give support. Soles should be hard and slip-resistant.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   What does it mean to cover the clutch and brakes?

   • AKeep your fingers and foot on the controls, ready to use them
   • BHold the brakes fully on
   • CPut the controls in neutral
   • DTake your hands off the controls
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Keep your fingers and foot on the controls, ready to use them

   Covering the controls cuts the time you need to react in risky places such as intersections.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   In T-CLOCS, what does the T stand for?

   • ATools
   • BThrottle
   • CTurn signals
   • DTires and wheels
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Tires and wheels

   T-CLOCS: Tires and wheels, Controls, Lights and electrics, Oil and other fluids, Chassis, Stands.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    What does "Slow, Look, Press, Roll" describe?

    • AThe steps for making a turn
    • BHow to park on a hill
    • CHow to start the engine
    • DHow to pass a car
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The steps for making a turn

    To turn: slow before the turn, look through it, press the handgrip to lean, and roll on the throttle.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    Just before your front wheel hits an object, what should you do?

    • ABrake hard
    • BPull in the clutch
    • CRoll on the throttle slightly to lighten the front end
    • DLean back and stiffen your arms
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Roll on the throttle slightly to lighten the front end

    A little throttle just before impact lightens the front wheel so it rides over the object more easily.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    Where should you look as you go through a turn?

    • AAt the center line
    • BThrough the turn, toward where you want to go
    • CDown at your front wheel
    • DStraight ahead, not into the turn
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Through the turn, toward where you want to go

    Turn your head and look through the turn to where you want to go. The motorcycle tends to go where you look.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    How can you tell a helmet meets the US federal safety standard?

    • AIt weighs more than 5 pounds
    • BIt has a visor
    • CIt has a DOT label showing it meets FMVSS 218
    • DIt is painted a bright color
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. It has a DOT label showing it meets FMVSS 218

    Helmets that meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218 carry the DOT symbol from the maker.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    How should you ride across a metal bridge grating?

    • AZigzag to keep traction
    • BBrake hard on the grating
    • CStop and walk the motorcycle across
    • DRelax, keep a steady speed and ride straight across
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Relax, keep a steady speed and ride straight across

    The grating may make the motorcycle feel unsteady, but riding straight at a steady speed is safe.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    A car is riding beside you in the next lane. What should you do?

    • ASpeed up or drop back so you are not in its blind spot
    • BHonk and stay where you are
    • CMove closer to it
    • DStay beside it
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Speed up or drop back so you are not in its blind spot

    Riding next to a car can put you in its blind spot, and it may move into your lane.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    Which is one of the most common motorcycle crashes at intersections?

    • AA car stopping on a railroad crossing
    • BA rear-end crash at a toll booth
    • CA car turning left in front of the motorcycle
    • DA car backing into a parked motorcycle
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. A car turning left in front of the motorcycle

    Drivers turning left often fail to see an oncoming motorcycle or misjudge its speed.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    Why wear bright or reflective clothing?

    • ADark colors are illegal
    • BIt replaces a helmet
    • CIt keeps you cooler
    • DIt helps other drivers see you
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. It helps other drivers see you

    Bright colors and reflective material make you easier to see, in the day and at night.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    How should you brake on a slippery surface?

    • AUse both brakes gently
    • BUse only the front brake, hard
    • CUse only the rear brake, hard
    • DDo not brake at all
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Use both brakes gently

    On slippery roads, reduce speed, avoid sudden moves and use both brakes gently.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    Your rear wheel locks during a quick stop on a good road surface. What can you do?

    • AShift to neutral and coast
    • BRelease the front brake
    • CKeep it locked until you have stopped
    • DTurn sharply off the road
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Keep it locked until you have stopped

    On a good-traction surface you can keep the rear wheel locked until you stop.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    What does SEE stand for?

    • ASearch, Evaluate, Execute
    • BScan, Examine, Exit
    • CSignal, Enter, Exit
    • DSee, Estimate, Escape
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Search, Evaluate, Execute

    SEE is a three-step way to handle traffic: Search, Evaluate, Execute.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    How do you stop as quickly as possible?

    • AUse only the rear brake
    • BPull in the clutch and coast
    • CApply both brakes fully without locking either wheel
    • DUse only the front brake
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Apply both brakes fully without locking either wheel

    In a quick stop, squeeze the front brake firmly and press the rear brake, without locking the wheels.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    During a swerve, what should your body do?

    • ALean the opposite way and brake
    • BStand up on the footrests
    • CLean farther than the motorcycle
    • DStay upright while the motorcycle leans under you
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Stay upright while the motorcycle leans under you

    Keep your body upright and let the motorcycle lean quickly beneath you.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    What is a good sign that a motorcycle fits you?

    • AYour knees are above the handlebars
    • BYou cannot reach the controls without leaning
    • CYou must stand on tiptoe on one foot
    • DYou can reach the ground with both feet while seated
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. You can reach the ground with both feet while seated

    You should be able to put both feet on the ground while seated, and reach all the controls easily.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    On a wet road, which part of the lane is usually best?

    • AThe shoulder
    • BOver the painted lines
    • CThe tire tracks left by cars
    • DThe oily center strip
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. The tire tracks left by cars

    Car tire tracks are often the driest and cleanest part of the lane.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    What is T-CLOCS used for?

    • AChecking your motorcycle before you ride
    • BPlanning a group ride
    • CChoosing a lane position
    • DMeasuring following distance
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Checking your motorcycle before you ride

    T-CLOCS is a checklist for inspecting your motorcycle before each ride.

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