Vermont Casting 2008 Motorcycle User Manual


 
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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.
You will be required to show your registration and proof of
insurance at the time of inspection.
H. VERMONT MOTORCYCLE SKILLS TEST:
Upon satisfactory completion of the knowledge exam each 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 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 is designed to test a person's
ability to balance, shift, maneuver, and stop his cycle under normal
conditions. This test also checks one's ability for making a quick
stop and a quick turn.
NOTE: A skills test will not be required for operation of a 3-
wheeled motorcycle, however, the applicant's license will be
restricted to the operation of a 3-wheeled motorcycle only.
y RUN #1 ~ Illustration A ~ Sharp Turn/Normal Stop:
Travel in a straight line and make a sharp left turn between cones
at the far end of the course. Travel back to the designated stop
area.
You will lose points if you:
Stall during exercise.