Vermont Castings MOTORCYCLE Manual page 12

tax. An electric personal assistive mobility device is not a motor-
driven cycle.
Do I have a Motorcycle or a Motor-driven cycle?
The vehicle must have a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and
designed to travel with not more than three wheels in contact with the
ground.
If all three of the following statements are true, you have a "Motor-
driven cycle". If any of the following statements are NOT true, you
have a "Motorcycle".
1. The vehicle is designed to travel at 30 miles per hour or less on a
level road surface.
2. The vehicle has a combustible engine that is 50ccs or less.
3. The vehicle shifts automatically.
OBTAINING A MOTORCYCLE LEARNER PERMIT
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 successfully complete a
4-hour Vermont Motorcycle Awareness Program (VMAP) training
course (more information and a schedule of VMAP courses available on
our website at dmv.vermont.gov).
OR
1. Make an appointment for an examination at a motor vehicle office
near you. At the examination, 20 of the 25 questions must be
answered correctly. If the knowledge test is failed, there is a waiting
period of at least one day before the exam may be taken again.
2. If you are 16 or 17 years old you MUST have a parent or legal
guardian sign the Motorcycle Learner Permit application as well as
have a valid Junior Operator License.
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