Vermont Casting 2008 Motorcycle User Manual


 
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 addition, you can stop the test. If you do not feel comfortable
attempting any exercise and do not feel you can perform it safely, tell
the examiner. He or she will end the test at that point. You can
come back after you have taken more time to practice and have
gained more confidence in handling your motorcycle.
YOU WILL NOT
BE GIVEN THE SKILLS TEST IF YOU:
y Arrive at the testing area illegally.
y Don't have proper eye protection (face shield, goggles, etc.).
y Don't have a DOT approved helmet.
y Cannot show a valid insurance card.
y Have an unregistered cycle.
y Have an uninspected cycle (if required).
y Have a cycle with defective or improper equipment.
y Have a moped to use for the test.
y Ride the motorcycle at the skills test location before testing
begins unless you have a Motorcycle Learner Permit, or while
others are being given the test.
NOTE: Refer to the following pages for skills test setup, course
dimensions, skills test diagrams and score sheet.
While use of the following is not required, it is
recommended:
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.
Practice driving at DMV skill testing courses is not
permitted.
These areas are to be used only when tests are being conducted
by an examiner.