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2008 

 

VERMONT 

MOTORCYCLE 

LICENSING GUIDE AND  

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES 

AND 

THE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION

 

 

 
 

Summary of Contents for 2008

Page 1: ...2008 VERMONT MOTORCYCLE LICENSING GUIDE AND OPERATOR S MANUAL VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND THE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION ...

Page 2: ...TA VN 07a d INTERNET 8 07 JTB ...

Page 3: ...e to take the State sponsored Vermont Rider Education Program VREP VREP is a 20 hour comprehensive rider training program designed to teach the basic skills necessary for safe motorcycle operation VREP also has a program for advanced or experienced riders This course will help build upon your experience and hone skills that you may already have Both programs follow nationally recognized safety and...

Page 4: ... 11 Motorcycles and Mopeds Defined 11 Vermont Regulations 12 Hand Signals 12 Motorcycle Care and Maintenance 13 Annual Inspection 14 Vermont Motorcycle Skills Tests 15 General Information Skills Tests 17 Test Course Layout Illustration 18 Illustration A Run 1 19 Illustration B Run 2 20 Illustration C Run 3 21 Illustration D Run 4 22 Alternate Motorcycle Operator Skills Test Score Sheet 23 Eye and ...

Page 5: ...stration or non driver identification card by false representation as to the age or identity of such applicant shall be fined not more than 1 000 or imprisoned not more than two years or both and shall have his or her privilege to operate suspended for 90 days y 23 VSA 203 Counterfeiting or Misusing Number Plates Registration Certificates or Operating License a A person shall not 1 Counterfeit or ...

Page 6: ...cation card or duplicate copy of any of such documents by the use of fraudulently obtained fictitious or altered identity documents or by the use of identity documents not his or her own or 7 Lend his or her identity documents to aid an applicant in his or her attempt to fraudulently obtain or actually obtain a registration plate validation sticker registration certificate operator s license learn...

Page 7: ...ffices are usually closed the day after Thanksgiving Christmas Day December 25 Any legal holiday which falls on a Saturday shall be observed on the preceding Friday Any legal holiday which falls on a Sunday shall be observed on the following Monday At times only one individual may staff our offices The examiner may not always be present due to road testing Please be patient The examiner will assis...

Page 8: ...day Friday 7 45 a m 4 30 p m Wednesday 7 45 p m 6 00 p m Newport 100 Main Street Monday Friday 7 45 a m 4 00 p m Rutland State Office Complex 101 State Place Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday 7 45 a m 4 00 p m Wednesday 7 45 p m 6 00 p m Springfield 100 Mineral Street Suite 103 Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday 7 45 a m 4 00 p m Wednesday 7 45 p m 6 00 p m MOBILE UNITS DMV operates two mobile units that...

Page 9: ...ugh the end of March DO I NEED AN APPOINTMENT The Department of Motor Vehicles recommends that each person applying for a Motorcycle Learner Permit or motorcycle endorsement make an appointment Making an appointment ensures that you will receive service in the least amount of time possible If you choose not to make an appointment when you appear at the examination office you will be processed as a...

Page 10: ...ll successfully complete the training course The training program follows nationally recognized safety and training standards and involves both classroom and on cycle training The maximum tuition per student is set annually by the Department of Motor Vehicles For information on the Vermont Rider Education Program or to locate the nearest training site you may call 1 800 529 2535 or check the Vermo...

Page 11: ...E WAIVER COURSE ERC LICENSE WAIVER This one day course is designed for riders who do not possess a driver s license with a motorcycle endorsement The course includes riding exercises and discussions on motorcycle safety Exercises practiced help riders hone their motorcycle skills including emergency braking swerving proper cornering techniques and slow speed maneuvers Students may bring their own ...

Page 12: ...tion of a motor vehicle on the highways of Vermont without a policy of liability insurance that is in effect A minimum coverage of 25 000 for death or injury to one person 50 000 for death or injury of two or more persons and 10 000 for property damage is required Proof of liability insurance coverage must be carried in the vehicle If you are stopped by a law enforcement officer you will be reques...

Page 13: ... Learner Permit 4 After the permit is issued you may call 1 802 828 2085 to schedule an appointment for your skills test The permit is valid for 120 days from the date of issue If the appointment is not made or you do not feel confident to take the skills test at the end of the 120 days you may renew your permit There is no fee for the renewal You may renew by mail Renewal forms are available at a...

Page 14: ...red before another skills test may be taken Remember whenever you operate your motorcycle you must have your valid Vermont Driver License Motorcycle Learner Permit registration and insurance card in your possession B HOW TO OBTAIN A MOTORCYCLE ENDORSEMENT ON A VERMONT DRIVER LICENSE Every Vermont resident who operates a motorcycle on the highway in Vermont must hold a valid Vermont Operator Commer...

Page 15: ... hold a valid Vermont license A fee of 7 00 will be made to the applicant for the knowledge test There is no fee for the skills test C HOW TO OBTAIN A MOTORCYCLE ENDORSEMENT TO OPERATE A THREE WHEELED MOTORCYCLE To obtain an endorsement for a 3 wheeled motorcycle you must possess a valid Vermont Operator Commercial Driver License or Junior Operator License You will be required to pass the motorcyc...

Page 16: ... not required to have a motorcycle endorsement or to wear a helmet or face protection E VERMONT REGULATIONS Owners and operators of motorcycles or mopeds are subject to all laws regulating motor vehicles The operator of a motorcycle must have a valid Vermont operator license with a motorcycle endorsement If you operate a motorcycle or a moped on the highway you are granted all privileges and are s...

Page 17: ...r motorcycle will respond properly The primary source of information about how a motorcycle should be inspected and maintained is its owner s manual Be sure to absorb all of its important information A motorcycle will continue to ride like new if it is properly maintained and routine inspections become part of its maintenance cycle A pre ride inspection of the motorcycle should be as routine and a...

Page 18: ...re every ride it can help you identify changes before they become a problem Annual Inspection Your motorcycle or moped must be inspected once each year by an authorized motorcycle or moped inspection station All uninspected motor vehicles including motorcycles and mopeds must be inspected within 15 days from the date of registration The inspection decal shall be attached to the left outer side of ...

Page 19: ...lls test must be wearing an approved helmet and have eye protection an Insurance Identification Card and a motorcycle which is registered and if required inspected It is recommended that the applicant use the following leather gloves long sleeved shirt or jacket over the ankle boots or shoes sneakers are not acceptable and pants of denim or other heavy material The Vermont motorcycle skills test i...

Page 20: ...s your ability to make a quick stop while coordinating both the front and rear wheel brakes with specific requirements put on the speed you should attain and proper stopping distance for that speed This test will be timed To perform this exercise you will ride to the opposite end of the course and starting at that point ride in a direct line between the cones at about 15 M P H When your front tire...

Page 21: ... illegally y Don t have proper eye protection face shield goggles etc y Don t have a DOT approved helmet y Cannot show a valid insurance card y Have an unregistered cycle y Have an uninspected cycle if required y Have a cycle with defective or improper equipment y Have a moped to use for the test y Ride the motorcycle at the skills test location before testing begins unless you have a Motorcycle L...

Page 22: ...Part I 18 TEST COURSE LAYOUT ...

Page 23: ...Part I 19 ILLUSTRATION A Run 1 Sharp Turn Normal Stop ...

Page 24: ...Part I 20 ILLUSTRATION B Run 2 Cone Weave U Turn ...

Page 25: ...Part I 21 ILLUSTRATION C Run 3 Quick Stop ...

Page 26: ...Part I 22 ILLUSTRATION D Run 4 Obstacle Swerve Turn ...

Page 27: ...RMAL STOP A SKID 3 B STOPPED POSITION 5 POINTS RUN 1 REMARKS CONE WEAVE CONE WEAVE A TIRE SKIPS OR HITS CONE S 3 5 B FOOT DOWN 3 5 REMARKS POINTS U TURN U TURN A PATH 5 B FOOT DOWN 5 POINTS RUN 2 REMARKS TIME RERIDE TIME STOPPING DISTANCE DISTANCE ALLOWED QUICK STOP QUICK STOP 1 2 3 4 5 POINTS RUN 3 REMARKS OBSTACLE SWERVE TIME RERIDE TIME Obstacle Swerve A PATH 5 RUN 4 REMARKS POINTS STALLING STA...

Page 28: ...n the motorcycle is being operated during the period of thirty minutes after sunset to thirty minutes before sunrise and at any other time when due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions persons and vehicles on the highway are not clearly discernible at a distance of five hundred feet ahead K HELMET REQUIRED IN VERMONT 23 V S A 1256 No person may operate or ride upon a motorcy...

Page 29: ...REMINDER y Moose and deer also share our roadways y Their presence is most likely during the late evening nighttime and early morning hours y Deer are easiest to spot because their fur and eyes reflect light from vehicle headlights y Moose are harder to see because their fur is dark and their eyes are usually above vehicle headlight level so they do not reflect the light y Deer may freeze if looki...

Page 30: ...Notes ...

Page 31: ...Part II MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR MANUAL Published by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation The following Motorcycle Operator Manual should be studied in addition to Part I of this manual ...

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