Vermont Motorcycle Practice Test 1

11.During the chassis part of a T-CLOCS check, what should you confirm about the chain or belt?

That it is as loose as possible to reduce wearThat it has been freshly paintedNothing; the chain is only checked at annual inspectionIts adjustment matches the maker's specifications, and the sprockets show no wear or damage

12.While you swerve, what should your body be doing?

Leaning farther than the motorcycleStanding up on the footrestsStaying upright while the motorcycle leans underneath youLeaning opposite the direction of the swerve

13.How do goggles compare with a faceshield, according to the manual?

Goggles protect the eyes but not the rest of the faceGoggles protect the entire face betterGoggles offer no eye protection at allGoggles and faceshields protect exactly the same areas

14.On a Vermont four-lane highway you approach a stopped police car with flashing lights on the shoulder, but you cannot safely change lanes. What must you do?

Keep your speed; the lane change is optionalStop in your lane until the officer leavesSlow to 20 mph below the speed limit as you go byPass on the shoulder instead

15.As you come to the end of a stop, what should you do with the handlebars?

Turn them slightly toward the curbLet go of them to put both feet downTurn them toward the side with the kickstandStraighten them so you stay balanced and upright

16.When turning a three-track motorcycle, when should you release the brakes?

Only after the motorcycle is fully through the turnBefore you enter the turnAt the midpoint of the turnNever; keep light brake pressure through the whole turn

17.In crashes involving substance abuse, how often do injuries occur for motorcyclists compared with car occupants?

About the same for both90% of motorcycle crashes versus 33% of car crashes33% of motorcycle crashes versus 90% of car crashes50% for both

18.A sign ahead is caked with snow and you cannot read its wording. How can you still tell its general meaning?

By its shapeBy its height above the roadBy the post it is mounted onYou cannot; treat every covered sign as a stop sign

19.Which vehicles does the motorcycle manual name as the biggest dangers at intersections?

Vehicles stopped behind you at a red lightCars turning left in front of you and cars pulling out from side streetsTrucks traveling in the same directionParked cars with no one inside

20.How does an integrated braking system differ from a fully linked one?

It disables the front brake at low speedsIt applies partial front braking whenever the rear brake is usedIt works only when the ABS light is onIt replaces the rear brake pedal with a hand lever