Vermont Casting 2008 manual

2008 VERMONT MOTORCYCLE LICENSING GUIDE AND OPERATOR’S MANUAL VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND THE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATI ON[...]

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A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF MOTOR VEHICLES The motorcycle is a popular and pow erful machine whic h dema nds 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 subject ed to the hazards of weather, road conditions and the ac[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS 23 V.S.A. §202 and §203 1 Vermont State Holidays 3 Motorcycle Examination Locations 4 Do I Need An Appointment 5 Motorcycle Rider Training Program 6 Motorcycle Awareness Classroom Training 8 Liability Insurance Requirements 8 Part I How to Obtain a Motorcycle Learner Permit 9 How to Obtain a Motorcycle Endorsement 10 How to Obta[...]

Part I - 1 y 23 V.S.A. §202 - Impersonating an other 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 m otor vehicle registration, all terrain veh[...]

Part I - 2 (4) Display or represent as his or her own any operator license, permit or nondriver identification card not issued to him or her; or (5) Permit any unlawful use of an operator license, permit or nondriver identification card issued to him or her by the commissioner; or (6) Obtain or attempt to obtain a registration plate, validation sti[...]

Part I - 3 VERMONT STATE HOLIDAYS New Year's Day January 1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 3rd Monday in January Washington's Birthday 3rd Monday in February Town Meeting Day 1st Tuesday in March Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day July 4 Bennington Battle Day August 16 Labor Day 1st Monday in September Veterans' Day Novembe[...]

Part I - 4 MOTORCYCLE EXAM INATION LOCATIONS You should take the test at the testing office nearest your hom e. 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 Str[...]

Part I - 5 SKILLS TESTS 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. Johnsbury - State Office Building, Route 5 Springfield - State Of[...]

Part I - 6 MOTORCYCLE RIDE R TRAINING PROGRAM The Vermont Rider Education Program was established in direct response to a bill passed by the Gene ral Assembly in 1990, calling for a motorcycle rider-training program. The Vermont Rider Education Progr am (VREP) is a comprehensive rider-training program. The program is designed to provide the trainin[...]

Part I - 7 The course then introduces student s 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. All exercises are conducted on a protected range. [...]

Part I - 8 MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS CL ASSROOM 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 [...]

Part I - 9 PART I A. HOW TO OBTAIN A MOTO RCYCLE LEARNER PERM IT: 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. Make an appointment for an examination at a motor vehicle office[...]

Part I - 10 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. If you hold a valid Motorcycle Learner Permit you may ride the motorc[...]

Part I - 11 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 m echanical condition. If an applicant fails the skills test a one-week practice period is required before another skills test may be taken. Any motorcycle used f[...]

Part I - 12 tractors and vehicles on which the operator and passengers ride within an enclosed cab. Definition of Moped: "Moped" means a motor-driven cycle equipped with two or three wheels, foot pedals to perm it propulsion, a power source providing up to a maxim um of two brake horsepower and having a maximum piston or rotor displacemen[...]

Part I - 13 To Make A Left Turn: Extend left hand and arm straight out horizontally, keeping hand and arm stationary. To Make A Right Turn: Extend left hand and arm upward, keeping hand and arm stationary. TO STOP OR RE DUCE SPEED: Extend left hand and arm downward, keeping hand and arm stationary. G. MOTORCYCLE CARE AND MAINTENANCE: General Care a[...]

Part I - 14 T – Tires and Wheels y Air pressure y Tread y Cracks, dents, loose spokes y Bearings y Brakes C – Controls y Levers y Switches y Cables y Hoses y Throttle L – Lights and Electrics y Working condition O – Oil and Other Fluids y Levels y Leaks C – Chassis y Suspension y Drive components (chain, belt, or drive shaft) S - Side sta[...]

Part I - 15 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[...]

Part I - 16  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. y 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. The weave con[...]

Part I - 17 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: y Fall or drop your motorcycle. y Commit an unsafe act (wheelies, excessive speed, etc.). y Lose enough points to fail (11). In[...]

Part I - 18 TEST COURSE LAYOUT[...]

Part I - 19 ILLUSTRATION A Run #1 Sharp Turn/Normal Stop[...]

Part I - 20 ILLUSTRATION B Run #2 Cone Weave/U-Turn[...]

Part I - 21 ILLUSTRATION C Run #3 Quick Stop[...]

Part I - 22 ILLUSTRATION D Run #4 Obstacle Swerve/Turn[...]

Part I - 23 ALTERNATE MOTORCYCLE OPER ATOR SKILL TEST The test consists of seven exercises th at 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’ violations. The test may be ter minate[...]

Part I - 24 J. EYE AND FACE PROTECTION (CLARI FICATION OF “HELMET USE” SECTION IN PART II OF T HIS MANUAL): In the “Helmet Use” section (in PART II of this man ual) 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. A[...]

Part I - 25 Association of Motor Vehicle Administrator’s Equipment Approval Certificate has been issued to. y 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) squ[...]

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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.[...]