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Summary of Contents for Vermont Castings 2008
- Page 1 2008 VERMONT MOTORCYCLE LICENSING GUIDE AND OPERATOR’S MANUAL VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES THE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION...
- Page 2 TA-VN-07a (d) INTERNET 8/07 JTB...
- Page 3 THE COMMISSIONER OF MOTOR VEHICLES The motorcycle is a popular and powerful machine which demands skill and attention. As motorcyclists we must exercise extra caution in preparing to ride and while riding. The motorcyclist is exposed throughout the entire ride and is subjected to the hazards of weather, road conditions and the actions of other drivers.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
23 V.S.A. §202 and §203 Vermont State Holidays Motorcycle Examination Locations Do I Need An Appointment Motorcycle Rider Training Program Motorcycle Awareness Classroom Training Liability Insurance Requirements How to Obtain a Motorcycle Learner Permit How to Obtain a Motorcycle Endorsement How to Obtain a 3-Wheeled Motorcycle Endorsement Motorcycles and Mopeds Defined Vermont Regulations... -
Page 5: S.a. §202 And §203
23 V.S.A. §202 - Impersonating another in an application, or aiding an applicant by false representation. A person who falsely impersonates another in an application for operator license or learner permit, or in an application for a non- driver identification card, or in an application for motor vehicle registration, terrain registration, or vessel validation, or who obtains a learner permit or... - Page 6 Display or represent as his or her own any operator license, permit or nondriver identification card not issued to him or her; or Permit any unlawful use of an operator license, permit or nondriver identification card issued to him or her by the commissioner;...
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Page 7: Vermont State Holidays
VERMONT STATE HOLIDAYS New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Washington's Birthday Town Meeting Day Memorial Day Independence Day Bennington Battle Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Day After Thanksgiving Christmas Day Any legal holiday which falls on a Saturday shall be observed on the preceding Friday. -
Page 8: Motorcycle Examination Locations
MOTORCYCLE EXAMINATION LOCATIONS You should take the test at the testing office nearest your home. The telephone number for scheduling appointments at all locations is: 802-828-2085 (8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) For general information please call: 802-828-2000 Telecommunications Relay Service TTY/TDD: 800-253-0191 Bennington 215 North Street Monday –... -
Page 9: Do I Need An Appointment
Skills Tests are given at the following locations: Bennington - State Office Complex, 215 North Street Colchester - AOT Garage, Barnes Ave., Fort Ethan Allen Montpelier - AOT Site, Industrial Lane, Berlin, VT Rutland - State Office Complex, 101 State Place St. -
Page 10: Motorcycle Rider Training Program
MOTORCYCLE RIDER TRAINING PROGRAM The Vermont Rider Education Program was established in direct response to a bill passed by the General Assembly in 1990, calling for a motorcycle rider-training program. The Vermont Rider Education Program (VREP) is a comprehensive rider-training program. The program is designed to provide the training necessary to enhance operator safety and reduce injuries that occur in motorcycle crashes. - Page 11 The course then introduces students to the strategies needed for riding on the street and sharing the road with other vehicles. Skills taught include emergency braking, swerving and proper cornering techniques. Motorcycles, textbooks and helmets, if needed, are provided for this course.
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Page 12: Motorcycle Awareness Classroom Training
MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS CLASSROOM TRAINING A bill passed by the General Assembly gave the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles the discretion to require any applicant to successfully complete and approved classroom training curriculum before a Motorcycle Learner Permit or motorcycle endorsement may be issued. The Motorcycle Awareness Program is a 3½... -
Page 13: Part I
A. 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 obtain a Motorcycle Learner Permit you must do the following: 1. -
Page 14: How To Obtain A Motorcycle Endorsement
1.) A motorcycle may be operated during daylight hours only; 2.) The Motorcycle Learner Permit holder is NOT ALLOWED to carry any passengers; 3.) The Motorcycle Learner Permit is valid in VERMONT only. Ignoring the restrictions will VOID the Motorcycle Learner Permit. -
Page 15: How To Obtain A 3-Wheeled Motorcycle Endorsement
You will not be permitted to take the skills test unless the cycle you furnish for this purpose is properly equipped, registered, inspected (if required), insured, and in good mechanical condition. If an applicant fails the skills test a one-week practice period is required before another skills test may be taken. -
Page 16: Vermont Regulations
tractors and vehicles on which the operator and passengers ride within an enclosed cab. Definition of Moped: equipped with two or three wheels, foot pedals to permit propulsion, a power source providing up to a maximum of two brake horsepower and having a maximum piston or rotor displacement of 50 cubic centimeters if a combustion engine is used, which will propel the vehicle, unassisted, at a speed not to exceed 30 M.P.H. -
Page 17: Motorcycle Care And Maintenance
To Make A Left Turn: Extend left hand and arm straight keeping hand stationary. TO STOP OR REDUCE SPEED: Extend left hand and arm downward, keeping hand and arm stationary. G. MOTORCYCLE CARE AND MAINTENANCE: General Care and Maintenance: Pre-ride inspections help insure a trouble free ride and provide confidence that your motorcycle will respond properly. -
Page 18: Annual Inspection
T – Tires and Wheels Air pressure Tread Cracks, dents, loose spokes Bearings Brakes C – Controls Levers Switches Cables Hoses Throttle L – Lights and Electrics Working condition O – Oil and Other Fluids Levels Leaks C – Chassis Suspension Drive components (chain, belt, or drive shaft) S - Side stand... -
Page 19: Vermont Motorcycle Skills Tests
adequate exhaust system, rear number plate bracket, number plate light, adequate tires and fenders and hand holds are necessary if a passenger is to be carried. High-rise handlebars with the hand grips over 15 inches above the saddle are not permitted. A sidecar attached to any motorcycle shall be equipped with an approved light showing either a white or amber beam to the front and securely mounted on the right side of the sidecar. - Page 20 Put foot down or hit cone. Fail to complete left turn or travel outside of boundary. Skid to a stop. Fail to stop within the borders of the box. RUN #2 ~ Illustration B ~ Cone Weave/U-Turn: You will be required to travel to the left between a set of cones then weave back to the right around the next cone.
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Page 21: General Information - Skills Tests
You will lose points if you: Hit the barrier line or boundary lines with either tire. I. GENERAL INFORMATION - SKILLS TESTS: The examiner may stop the test at any point during any of the skills test if you: Fall or drop your motorcycle. Commit an unsafe act (wheelies, excessive speed, etc.). -
Page 22: Test Course Layout - Illustration
TEST COURSE LAYOUT Part I - 18... -
Page 23: Illustration A - Run #1
ILLUSTRATION A Run #1 Sharp Turn/Normal Stop Part I - 19... -
Page 24: Illustration B - Run #2
ILLUSTRATION B Run #2 Cone Weave/U-Turn Part I - 20... -
Page 25: Illustration C - Run #3
ILLUSTRATION C Run #3 Quick Stop Part I - 21... -
Page 26: Illustration D - Run #4
ILLUSTRATION D Run #4 Obstacle Swerve/Turn Part I - 22... -
Page 27: Alternate Motorcycle Operator Skills Test - Score Sheet
ALTERNATE MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR SKILL TEST The test consists of seven exercises that evaluate your ability to perform basic vehicle control, riding judgment, and hazard-response skills. Throughout the entire test you will be scored on time and distance standards, as well as path and ‘foot down’... -
Page 28: Eye And Face Protection (Clarification)
J. EYE AND FACE PROTECTION (CLARIFICATION OF “HELMET USE” SECTION IN PART II OF THIS MANUAL): In the “Helmet Use” section (in PART II of this manual) reasons are given why a face shield on a helmet gives the most eye and face protection while riding a motorcycle when compared with a windshield alone, goggles, or sunglasses. -
Page 29: A Reminder - Deer And Moose On Vermont Highways
Association of Motor Vehicle Administrator’s Equipment Approval Certificate has been issued to. Reflector Requirements: Each helmet shall have reflectorized surface or have securely affixed thereto reflectorized material on both the left and right side of such helmet. Such reflectorization must cover an area of at least four (4) square inches on each side of the helmet. - 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.