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Vermont DMV permit practice test 10

25 questions written from the Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), covering sharing the road, licensing laws and penalties, safe and defensive driving, signals and pavement markings, hazards, weather and night driving. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real Vermont DMV test has 20 questions and you need 16 right.

25 questions
  1. Question 1When approaching a horse and rider, what should you never do?

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    A: Blow your horn or rev your engine. Never blow your horn or rev your engine near horses; use the full lane to pass and don't cut back quickly. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Sharing the Road with Domestic Animals, page 46.

  2. Question 2What does it cost to take the Vermont knowledge test and get a learner's permit?

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    C: $63. The learner's permit costs $63 in total: $39 for the knowledge test plus $24 for the permit. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Chapter 6 – Fees, Renewals & Replacements, page 24.

  3. Question 3According to the Vermont manual, what causes most crashes?

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    A: Poor decisions made by drivers. Poor decisions by drivers—speeding, inattention, following too close, failing to yield—cause most crashes. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): CRASHES, page 59.

  4. Question 4In a work zone with temporary markings, on which side should the yellow markings be?

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    A: On your left—if not, you are in the wrong lane. Yellow markers separate opposite traffic and will be on your left; if not, you're in the wrong lane. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Flashing arrow panels, page 37.

  5. Question 5How close may you stop to the nearest rail when a train is approaching or signals are active?

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    D: Not less than 15 feet. Drivers must stop not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail when lights, gates, a flagger, a train or a STOP sign require it. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Rules of the Road at Railroad Crossings, page 38.

  6. Question 6When are moose and deer most likely to be on Vermont highways?

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    B: Late evening, night and early morning. Moose and deer are most likely present during late evening, nighttime and early morning hours. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Moose and Deer Safety, page 46.

  7. Question 7After failing a road test three times in Vermont, how long must you wait?

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    A: At least one month. After any failed road test wait at least a week; after three failures, the minimum wait is one month. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): What are the Tests Like?, page 20.

  8. Question 8When starting on a hill during the road test, what should you release last?

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    A: The parking brake (if it doesn't release automatically) after feeling the car want to move. Signal, check mirrors and blind spot, accelerate gently until the vehicle wants to move, then release the parking brake and look again. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Stopping and Starting On a Hill, page 57.

  9. Question 9A traffic signal flashes yellow while out of order. What should you do?

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    C: Obey it: slow down, scan and proceed with caution. An out-of-order signal that is flashing still counts: treat flashing yellow as slow down and proceed with care, and flashing red as a stop. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Traffic Lights, page 32.

  10. Question 10Is it legal to drive around a closed railroad gate?

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    B: No. It is against the law to drive through, around or under a closed railroad gate. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Rules of the Road at Railroad Crossings, page 38.

  11. Question 11Why are moose especially hard to see at night?

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    B: They are tall and dark, so their eyes may not reflect headlights. Moose are tall and darkly colored; their eyes may not reflect headlights, making them hard to see. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Moose and Deer Safety, page 46.

  12. Question 12Within how many days must a new resident with a valid out-of-state license get a Vermont license?

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    C: 60 days. A person who moves to Vermont with a valid license must obtain a Vermont license within 60 days. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Licenses, page 13.

  13. Question 13When driving downhill, what should you not do?

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    D: Coast with the clutch to the floor or in neutral. When driving downhill, don't coast with the clutch to the floor or the gearshift in neutral. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Stopping and Starting On a Hill, page 57.

  14. Question 14If a dangerous condition exists at a railroad crossing, what should you do?

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    D: Call the number on the emergency sign and give the crossing number. Call the number on the emergency sign and give the posted crossing number so the railroad can stop or reroute trains. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Rules of the Road at Railroad Crossings, page 38.

  15. Question 15You see one deer cross the road. What should you expect?

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    C: A second one. Deer and moose often move in pairs, so after one crosses, slow down and watch for another. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Moose and Deer Safety, page 46.

  16. Question 16How long after expiration is a Vermont license no longer valid for driving?

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    D: More than 14 days. A Vermont license that has expired for more than 14 days is not valid; you may not drive with it. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Permit/License Renewals, page 25.

  17. Question 17How can you prevent rolling back when starting on a hill?

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    B: Quickly move from brake to gas, or use the parking brake while applying gas. Quickly move your foot from brake to gas, or set the parking brake, apply gas lightly and release the brake. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Stopping and Starting On a Hill, page 57.

  18. Question 18Where do most crashes in work zones occur?

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    C: Before the actual work area, where drivers slow and merge. Many crashes occur before the work area where drivers slow and merge; most are rear-end crashes from speed and tailgating. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): WORK ZONE SAFETY, page 36.

  19. Question 19Why should you be careful near snowplows in winter?

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    B: They are hard to see in blowing snow, wider than other vehicles and often slower. Snowplows are hard to see because of blowing snow, are wider than other vehicles, and often move slowly. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Winter Driving, page 48.

  20. Question 20Within how many days must you report a change of name or address to Vermont DMV?

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    A: 30 days. You must report a change of name or address to the DMV within 30 days. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): I Have Changed My Name or Address. What Do I Do?, page 25.

  21. Question 21If an aggressive driver cuts you off, what should you do?

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    C: Stay calm, get out of their way and don't challenge them. Don't try to get even; stay calm, get out of the driver's way and don't challenge them. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Aggressive Drivers, page 46.

  22. Question 22What following distance should you maintain in a Vermont work zone?

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    B: 4 seconds. Maintain a 4-second following distance in work zones. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Tips for Safe Driving in Vermont Work Zones, page 36.

  23. Question 23What does the Vermont manual say about skateboarders, roller-bladers and electric wheelchair users on the road?

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    D: Roadway users who can move abruptly; be especially alert. These users can travel fast and change direction unexpectedly; be especially alert and cautious around them. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Sharing the Road with Skateboards, Scooters, etc., page 43.

  24. Question 24A Vermont license expired more than how long requires retesting?

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    B: Three years. If your Vermont license is expired more than three years, you must be tested again. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Permit/License Renewals, page 25.

  25. Question 25Which behavior is typical of aggressive drivers?

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    C: Weaving in and out of traffic and following too closely. Aggressive drivers speed, pass unsafely, fail to signal, weave, follow too closely and cut off cars. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Aggressive Drivers, page 46.

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