General Driving Knowledge — Vermont
Vermont motorcycle permit practice test: 339 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. General Driving Knowledge: 114 questions.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | General Driving Knowledge |
| License test | Vermont Motorcycle permit test |
| Topic questions | 114 (34% of 339 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
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1. If you find yourself riding alongside another vehicle, you should:
- Speed up or slow down. ✓
- Wave at the other driver.
- Stay alongside the vehicle until the next exit and then exit.
- Let the other driver worry about it.
Answer: A. Speed up or slow down.
Speed up or slow down so you are not traveling right alongside the other vehicle. The manual tells you to create more space and cut the harm from a hazard by adjusting your speed, either accelerating, stopping or slowing, and by adjusting your position, such as changing lanes or moving within your lane. A vehicle sitting beside you leaves you no room to move if something goes wrong ahead, so the fix is to change your speed and get out of that side-by-side spot. Nothing in the manual says to stay there.
2. When approaching an object or uneven surface that you cannot avoid, you should:
- Make sure the motorcycle is leaning to one side.
- Speed up.
- Swerve quickly.
- Rise slightly off the seat to allow your legs to absorb the shock. ✓
Answer: D. Rise slightly off the seat to allow your legs to absorb the shock.
Rise slightly off the seat, keeping your weight on the footrests, so your knees and elbows soak up the shock. The manual's steps for riding over something you can't miss are short and specific: slow down as much as you can before contact, keep the motorcycle straight, and lift slightly off the seat with your weight on the footrests so the shock is absorbed by your knees and elbows. Just before you hit it, a quick slight roll on of the throttle lightens the front end. So the correct action here is the one about coming up off the seat, not about gaining speed or leaning.
3. The center portion of a lane:
- Is always the best part of the lane for a motorcycle.
- Often contains oil and grease, but is usually safe for riding. ✓
- Often contains oil and grease, and is never safe for riding.
- Is the smoothest part of the lane.
Answer: B. Often contains oil and grease, but is usually safe for riding.
The center portion of a lane often collects oil and grease, but it is usually safe to ride there because the typical center strip still gives adequate traction unless the road is wet. The manual says the center third is where debris and oil drippings gather, and it warns about big oil buildups at busy intersections and tollbooths. When the road is dry, the usual center strip provides enough traction, and you can ride just left or right of the grease strip while staying in that center third. It also says the center portion usually puts you in view of drivers ahead when traffic allows. So the center can hold oil and grease but remains generally usable.
4. The best lane position:
- Is always the right portion of the lane.
- Is always the center portion of the lane.
- Is always the left portion of the lane.
- Varies based on road, weather, and traffic conditions. ✓
Answer: D. Varies based on road, weather, and traffic conditions.
The best lane position varies based on road, weather, and traffic conditions. The manual tells riders to vary lane position as conditions warrant and to change position as traffic situations change. It does not name one portion of the lane as the permanent best spot. In curves, it advises moving to the center before entry and staying there until exit, and it says your best path may not follow the road; adjust for traffic, road conditions and the curve. That supports the answer: the best position depends on what is happening around you, not a fixed left, center or right choice.
5. When deciding on a lane position, you should:
- Always ride in the center portion of the lane.
- Always ride in the left portion of the lane.
- Always ride in the right portion of the lane.
- Be flexible and base your decision off of numerous factors. ✓
Answer: D. Be flexible and base your decision off of numerous factors.
You should be flexible about lane position and change to whichever part of the lane works best for the conditions you face. The manual tells riders to be flexible about lane position, moving to the portion of the lane that is best for seeing, being seen, and keeping an adequate space cushion. It also lists adjusting your position within your lane as one of the actions you take to create space and reduce harm from a hazard. So no single part of the lane is the right place all the time; the choice depends on what you need at that moment, which is why a flexible approach fits the manual.
6. Taking corners too fast:
- Can cause the rider to go into another lane. ✓
- Is better than going too slowly.
- Often causes the rider to stay in their lane.
- Is acceptable because motorcycles are smaller than other types of vehicles.
Answer: A. Can cause the rider to go into another lane.
7. When it is obvious that you are going to turn, you:
- Do not need to use a turn signal.
- Should still use a turn signal. ✓
- Only need to use a turn signal if there are nearby pedestrians.
- Only need to use a turn signal if you are at a stop light.
Answer: B. Should still use a turn signal.
Even when it is obvious you are about to turn, you should still use your turn signal. The manual says signals tell others what you plan to do, and because riders are more vulnerable, signals matter even more. It advises using them anytime you plan to change lanes or turn, and adds that it is a good idea to signal even when what you plan to do is obvious. Signaling before each turn also cuts down on confusion for the traffic around you, so the obviousness of the turn does not excuse you from signaling.
8. The center portion of a traffic lane is where:
- Debris and oil drippings from cars often collect. ✓
- Motorcycle riders should always travel for safety.
- Most accidents happen.
- Drivers are least likely to see a motorcyclist.
Answer: A. Debris and oil drippings from cars often collect.
The center portion of a lane is where debris and oil drippings from cars often collect. The manual calls the center third of the lane the place where debris and oil drippings collect, and it says surface covers can be there too. It notes that unless the road is wet, the typical center strip still gives adequate traction. You do not have to ride directly on the grease strip: you can stay to its left or right and still be within the center third. It also warns to avoid large buildups of oil and grease, which are common at busy intersections or tollbooths.
9. When being passed from behind, you should:
- Stay in the center portion of the lane. ✓
- Stay in the right portion of the lane.
- Move onto the shoulder.
- Activate your turn signal.
Answer: A. Stay in the center portion of the lane.
When being passed from behind, stay in the center portion of your lane. The manual's being-passed section says to stay in the center portion of your lane. It warns that riding close to the passing vehicle can put you in a hazardous situation. A slight mistake by you or the passing driver could cause a sideswipe. It also points to extended mirrors and objects thrown from windows as reasons to keep space. Staying centered keeps you away from the passing vehicle while it goes around you.
10. In general, riders should:
- Pick one lane position and always use it.
- Change lane positions frequently to prevent monotony.
- Choose a lane position that maximizes their space cushion. ✓
- Never use the center lane position.
Answer: C. Choose a lane position that maximizes their space cushion.
Choose a lane position that gives you the most space cushion around the motorcycle. The manual says your lane choice should help you see and be seen, avoid blind spots and hazards, communicate your intentions, avoid windblast, and keep an escape path. It also says to position yourself in the part of the lane where you are most likely to be seen and can keep a space cushion around you. Because traffic situations change, you adjust your position as conditions warrant. That points to maximizing your space cushion rather than staying in one spot.
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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook