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Part I

23 V.S.A. §202 and §203

Vermont State Holidays

Motorcycle Examination Locations

Skills Tests

Appointments

Motorcycles Defined

Motorcycle Learner Permit

Motorcycle Endorsement

Motorcycle Rider Training Program

Motorcycle Awareness Classroom Training

Vermont Regulations

Hand Signals

Motorcycle Care and Maintenance

Annual Inspection

Liability Insurance Requirements

Two-Wheel Motorcycle Test Course Layout

Two-Wheel Motorcycle Exercises

Three-Wheel Motorcycle Test Course Layout

Three-Wheel Motorcycle Exercises

Sample Rider Skill Test Score Sheet (Motorcycle)

Sample Rider Skill Test Score Sheet (Three-Wheel)

Eye and Face Protection

Helmet Required in Vermont

Deer and Moose on Vermont Highways

Part II

MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR MANUAL

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“Motorcycle Safety Foundation”

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Страница 1: ...V E R M O N T M A N U A L 2012 Peter Shumlin Governor State of Vermont Brian Searles Secretary Agency of Transportation Robert Ide Commissioner Department of Motor Vehicles M O T O R C Y C L E...

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Страница 3: ...ve 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 ex...

Страница 4: ...nals 15 Motorcycle Care and Maintenance 15 Annual Inspection 16 Liability Insurance Requirements 17 Two Wheel Motorcycle Test Course Layout 18 Two Wheel Motorcycle Exercises 19 Three Wheel Motorcycle...

Страница 5: ...ration 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...

Страница 6: ...rtificate certificate of title operator s license learner s permit nondriver identification card duplicate copy of any of these documents or obtain or attempt to obtain any other permit license or spe...

Страница 7: ...fices 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 S...

Страница 8: ...t Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday 7 45 a m 4 30 p m Wednesday 7 45 a m 6 00 p m 802 828 2000 SPRINGFIELD 100 Mineral St Suite 103 Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday 7 45 a m 4 00 p m Wednesday 7 45 a m 6 0...

Страница 9: ...ch applicant for a motorcycle endorsement will then be required to take and pass an off road skills test before the endorsement will be issued The applicant taking the skills test must be wearing an a...

Страница 10: ...mit or while others are being given the test NOTE Refer to the following pages for skills test setup course dimensions skills test diagrams score sheet and fees While use of the following is not requi...

Страница 11: ...provisions of section 1256 of this title motorcycles headgear in the operation of such a vehicle Motor driven cycles Includes vehicles previously defined as Mopeds Motor driven cycle means any vehicl...

Страница 12: ...IT HOW TO OBTAIN A MOTORCYCLE LEARNER PERMIT A Vermont licensed resident who does not possess a motorcycle endorsement may obtain a Motorcycle Learner Permit to learn how to operate a motorcycle To ob...

Страница 13: ...Permit will allow you to ride a motorcycle on any public highway to become familiar with actual in traffic operation There are certain restrictions A motorcycle may be operated during daylight hours...

Страница 14: ...diagrams is contained in Part I of this manual You will not be permitted to take the skills test unless the motorcycle you furnish for this purpose is properly equipped registered inspected if requir...

Страница 15: ...ry until such time as the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles determines the program shall be mandatory After that date all applicants for a Motorcycle Learner Permit or Operator License endorsement for op...

Страница 16: ...xaminations to obtain their motorcycle endorsement 2 Scooter Basic RiderCourse SBRC This course is for those individuals that have made the decision to ride a scooter The course teaches the basic skil...

Страница 17: ...ossess 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...

Страница 18: ...for anyone wishing to obtain a Motorcycle Learner Permit or motorcycle endorsement Information about where you can take a Vermont Motorcycle Awareness Program course is available on the DMV website at...

Страница 19: ...SPEED Extend left hand and arm downward keeping hand and arm stationary MOTORCYCLE CARE AND MAINTENANCE General Care and Maintenance Pre ride inspections help insure a trouble free ride and provide c...

Страница 20: ...riven cycle must be inspected once each year by an authorized motorcycle or motor driven cycle inspection station All uninspected motor vehicles including motorcycles and motor driven cycles must be i...

Страница 21: ...ance coverage must be carried in the vehicle If you are stopped by a law enforcement officer you will be requested to show proof of insurance to the officer If you cannot you may be subject to a fine...

Страница 22: ...Part I 18 Two Wheel Rider Skill Test Course Layout...

Страница 23: ...nd so on After passing the last cone turn left and ride toward the opposite side of the course Make a smooth non skidding stop with your front tire inside the box You will lose points if you Stall dur...

Страница 24: ...opposite side of the course and make a left U Turn inside the painted box at the far end of the course Do not touch the solid 24 line for motorcycles 600cc or more or the dashed 20 line for motorcycl...

Страница 25: ...m p h by the time you reach the first line Maintain a steady speed When your front tire crosses the second line stop as fast as you safely can using both brakes This test will be timed in order to de...

Страница 26: ...ime you reach the first line Maintain a steady speed When your front tire passes the second line swerve to the left or right as directed This test will be timed in order to determine your speed You wi...

Страница 27: ...Part I 23 Three Wheel Rider Skill Test Course Layout...

Страница 28: ...e cone marker Then ride toward the opposite end of the course Make a smooth non skidding stop with your front tire inside the box Left front tire on vehicles with two front tires You will lose points...

Страница 29: ...ne turn right at the end of the course and stop at the Start T facing the other side of the course Then make a right hand turn between the boundary lines and the cone Make a smooth non skidding stop w...

Страница 30: ...y the time you reach the first set of cones Maintain a steady speed When your front tire crosses the second set of cones stop as fast as you safely can using both brakes This test will be timed in ord...

Страница 31: ...reach the first set of cones Maintain a steady speed When your front tire passes the second set of cones swerve to the left or right as directed This test will be timed in order to determine your spe...

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Страница 34: ...er eye glasses goggles or a protective face shield when operating the vehicle The glasses goggles or face shield shall have colorless lenses when the motorcycle is being operated during the period of...

Страница 35: ...er to see because their fur is dark and their eyes are usually above vehicle headlight level so they do not reflect the light Deer may freeze if looking directly into light or may bolt at speeds of up...

Страница 36: ...Notes...

Страница 37: ...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...

Страница 38: ...Motorcycle Operator Manual MSF LICENSING PROGRAMS a n m s f m a n ua l With Supplementary Information for Three Wheel Motorcycles 16th Edition...

Страница 39: ...es under contract to NHTSA The purpose of this manual is to educate riders and to help them avoid crashes while safely operating either a standard two wheel motorcycle or a three wheel motorcycle This...

Страница 40: ...mals 34 Flying Objects 35 Getting Off the Road 35 Carrying Passengers and Cargo 35 Group Riding 38 Being in Shape to Ride Why This Information Is Important 42 Alcohol and Other Drugs in Motorcycle Ope...

Страница 41: ...urse even if your state doesn t require that you complete one You ll learn how to improve your riding skills and mental strategies so you can be a safer more alert rider The diagram above illustrates...

Страница 42: ...g trips or when riding at high speeds But here are some facts to consider A DOT compliant helmet lets you see as far to the sides as necessary A study of more than 900 motorcycle crashes where 40 of t...

Страница 43: ...iew to either side Fasten securely so it does not blow off Permit air to pass through to reduce fogging Permit enough room for eyeglasses or sunglasses if needed Tinted eye protection should not be wo...

Страница 44: ...ballooning up at high speeds KNOW YOUR MOTORCYCLE There are plenty of things on the highway that can cause you trouble Your motorcycle should not be one of them To make sure that your motorcycle won...

Страница 45: ...tra carefully on any motorcycle that s new or unfamiliar to you More than half of all crashes involve riders with less than five months of experience on their motorcycle Get Familiar with the Motorcyc...

Страница 46: ...ep with you when you ride A T CLOCS inspection should be conducted before every ride and includes checks of T Tires and Wheels Check tire inflation pressure treadwear and general condition of sidewall...

Страница 47: ...pull into the intersection without checking for possible traffic That is all it takes for the two of you to crash It was the driver s responsibility to stop and it was your responsibility to look befo...

Страница 48: ...ands are even with or below your elbows This permits you to use the proper muscles for precision steering Knees Keep your knees against the gas tank to help you keep your balance as the motorcycle tur...

Страница 49: ...lever 2 press the shift lever down firmly 3 ease out the clutch lever as you roll on the throttle Once the shift is completed release the shift lever to permit it to reset for the next shift Rolling o...

Страница 50: ...ility of the tires losing traction To stop as quickly and as safely as possible in a curve and depending on road and traffic conditions try to get the motorcycle as perpendicular to the road as possib...

Страница 51: ...e motorcycle must lean To lean the motor cycle press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn Press left handgrip lean left go left Press right handgrip lean right go right The higher the speed in...

Страница 52: ...Avoid windblast from other vehicles Provide an escape route Set up for turns Many motorcyclists consider the left third of the lane the left tire track of automobiles to be their default lane position...

Страница 53: ...marking or lamppost on or near the road ahead When the rear bumper of the vehicle ahead passes the marker count off the seconds one thousand one one thousand two If you reach the marker before you rea...

Страница 54: ...to allow room for both you and the tailgater to stop This will also encourage them to pass If they don t pass you will have given yourself and the tailgater more time and space to react in case an em...

Страница 55: ...on of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle It might invite the other driver to cut back into your lane too early Lane Sharing Cars and motorcycles need a full lane to operate safely Lane sharing...

Страница 56: ...just speed to open up space for the merging driver Cars Alongside Do not ride next to cars or trucks in other lanes if you do not have to You might be in the blind spot of a car in the next lane which...

Страница 57: ...help you assess what is going on in traffic so you can plan and implement the safest course of action as traffic situations change Let s look at each of these steps Search How assertively you search...

Страница 58: ...Finally Execute your decision To create more space and minimize harm from any hazard Communicate your presence with lights and or horn Adjust your speed by accelerating stopping or slowing Adjust your...

Страница 59: ...ght on and in a lane position that provides the best view of oncoming traffic Provide a space cushion around the motorcycle that permits you to take evasive action When approaching an intersection whe...

Страница 60: ...the lane away from the parked car so the driver on the cross street can see him as soon as possible Remember the key is to see as much as possible and remain visible to others while protecting your sp...

Страница 61: ...two wheeled silhouette in search of cars that may pose a problem to them Even if a driver does see you coming you aren t necessarily safe Smaller vehicles appear farther away and seem to be traveling...

Страница 62: ...on t make them guess what you intend to do Brake Light Your motorcycle s brake light is usually not as noticeable as the brake lights on a car particularly when your taillight is on It goes on with th...

Страница 63: ...e before you change lanes Head Checks Checking your mirrors is not enough Motorcycles have blind spots like cars Before you change lanes turn your head and look to the side for other vehicles On a roa...

Страница 64: ...Lane Position Change to whatever portion of the lane is best able to help you see be seen and keep an adequate space cushion Crash Avoidance No matter how careful you are there will be times when you...

Страница 65: ...when there is a danger of running off the road in a left hand curve or when facing oncoming traffic in a right hand curve apply the brakes smoothly and gradually As you slow you can reduce your lean...

Страница 66: ...l lockup As soon as the rear wheel locks your ability to change direction is lost To regain control the brake must be released However if the rear wheel is out of alignment with the front there is a r...

Страница 67: ...hway trash Try to avoid obstacles by slowing or going around them If you must go over the obstacle first determine if it is possible Approach it at as close to a 90 angle as possible Look where you wa...

Страница 68: ...e sides of the road especially on curves and ramps leading to and from highways Be aware of what s on the edge of the road particularly when making sharp turns and getting on or off freeways at high s...

Страница 69: ...r pavement seams to cross at an angle of at least 45 Then make a deliberate turn Edging across could catch your tires and throw you off balance Grooves and Gratings Riding over rain grooves or bridge...

Страница 70: ...he engine cut off switch and pull in the clutch at the same time This will remove power from the rear wheel though engine sound may not immediately decline Once the motorcycle is under control pull of...

Страница 71: ...mething small is less dangerous to you than hitting something big like a car Motorcycles seem to attract dogs If you are being chased downshift and approach the animal slowly As you approach it accele...

Страница 72: ...cle Refer to the owner s manual for adjustment procedures and specifications Headlight Prior to loading position the motorcycle about 10 feet from a wall in an unlighted garage and mark the headlight...

Страница 73: ...t when crossing an obstacle Also remind your passenger to tighten his or her hold when you Approach surface hazards such as bumps or uneven road surfaces Are about to start from a stop or begin moving...

Страница 74: ...st the shoulder straps so that the backpack rests lightly on the seat This will reduce the tension in your neck and shoulders If you have a tank bag be sure it is securely mounted and does not obstruc...

Страница 75: ...the important components to check before you leave Remember to consider such variables as passengers and extra weight from cargo that might require a change in tire pressure or suspension adjustment P...

Страница 76: ...leaving freeways or highways Intersections Intersections present the highest risk for motorcyclists in a group When making a left turn at an intersection with a left turn signal arrow tighten the for...

Страница 77: ...for the next rider Next the second rider should move up to the left position in the lane and wait for a chance to safely pass When passing be sure you have a clear view of oncoming traffic Just becau...

Страница 78: ...faster ride ahead of the group Keep adequate following distance and maintain a staggered formation Do not pass in the group except in the case of emergency Place inexperienced riders just behind the l...

Страница 79: ...uries occur in 90 of motorcycle crashes and 33 of automobile crashes that involve abuse of substances On a yearly basis 2 000 motorcyclists are killed and about 50 000 seriously injured in this same t...

Страница 80: ...ot completely known Alcohol may still accumulate in your body even if you are drinking at a rate of one drink per hour Abilities and judgment can be affected by that one drink A 12 ounce can of beer a...

Страница 81: ...e classes Today the laws of most states impose stiff penalties on drinking operators And those penalties are mandatory meaning that judges must impose them If you are convicted of riding under the inf...

Страница 82: ...oup of friends to intervene It helps to enlist support from others when you decide to step in The more people on your side the easier it is to be firm and the harder it is for the rider to resist Whil...

Страница 83: ...Test Sample Questions 1 It is MOST important to flash your brake light when A Someone is following too closely B You will be slowing suddenly C There is a stop sign ahead D Your signals are not worki...

Страница 84: ...torcycle and your riding limits Accelerate brake and turn safely See be seen and communicate with others Adjust speed and position to the traffic situation Stop turn and swerve quickly Make critical d...

Страница 85: ...ersion or design with Handlebar steering Motorcycle type controls with the standard layout Convenience alterations like a single brake pedal or lever control automatic clutch or automatic transmission...

Страница 86: ...rating an unfamiliar motorcycle adds to the problem If you borrow a three wheel motorcycle or motorcycle with sidecar get familiar with it in a controlled area first If you lend your three wheel motor...

Страница 87: ...ning or tight maneuvers whenever enough weight is transferred outside of what are called tip over lines This tendency requires careful load and passenger positioning inside the tip over lines to help...

Страница 88: ...greater tendency for the sidecar wheel to lift The lift will be greater if the sidecar is empty or lightly loaded When turning right on a motorcycle with sidecar Anticipate the degree of turn require...

Страница 89: ...orcycle with a sidecar Attaching a sidecar to your motorcycle adds a non powered off centered mass of weight So during acceleration the sidecar will feel as though it is lagging behind you causing the...

Страница 90: ...w in the storage areas so it is positioned within the tip over lines and balanced side to side If a passenger is being carried the passenger will sit directly behind the rider On a motorcycle with a s...

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Страница 92: ...in arc from back to front 6 Follow Me arm extended straight up from shoulder palm forward 5 Slow Down arm extended straight out palm facing down swing down to your side 4 Speed Up arm extended straigh...

Страница 93: ...and down motion 9 Highbeam tap on top of helmet with open palm down 8 Hazard in Roadway on the left point with left hand on the right point with right foot af Pull Off arm positioned as for right turn...

Страница 94: ...and right left Operation Hi beam low beam operation Tail lamp brake lamp Condition Cracks clean and tight Operation Activates upon front brake rear brake application Turn signals Operation Flashes cor...

Страница 95: ...ding motorcycles The infor mation has been compiled from publications interviews and observa tions of individuals and organizations familiar with the use of motorcycles accessories and training Becaus...

Страница 96: ...Motorcycle Safety Foundation 2 Jenner Suite 150 Irvine CA 92618 3806 www msf usa org...

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