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Vermont DMV permit practice test 4

25 questions written from the Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), covering speed limits, hazards, weather and night driving, right of way, turns and intersections, following and passing and more. 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 1How far does a passenger car need to stop on dry pavement from 60 mph, per the Vermont work zone tips?

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    C: 240 feet. It takes 240 feet for a passenger car to stop on dry pavement at 60 mph, versus 75 feet at 30 mph. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Tips for Safe Driving in Vermont Work Zones, page 36.

  2. Question 2An oncoming car's bright lights are blinding you. Where should you look?

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    A: Toward the right edge of the highway. Look ahead toward the right edge of the highway until the bright lights pass; this also helps you spot bicyclists and pedestrians. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Approaching Headlights, page 50.

  3. Question 3How fast should you approach an intersection with a yield sign?

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    A: Slow enough to stop if necessary. Near a yield sign, travel slowly enough to stop if necessary and enter only when the way is clear. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Right-of-way, page 29.

  4. Question 4Approaching a right turn, about how far from the right side of the road should your vehicle be?

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    D: About three feet. At the approach to a right turn, the vehicle should be about three feet from the right side of the road; don't swing left first. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Right Turns, page 28.

  5. Question 5Which is a location where you should not pass?

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    B: Hills, curves, railroads and intersections. Do not pass at hills, curves, railroads or intersections, or where you see a 'changed path ahead'. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): DO NOT PASS AT THESE LOCATIONS, page 53.

  6. Question 6You miss your interstate exit. What should you do?

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    D: Go on to the next exit. Never stop and back up or use the emergency turnaround (for emergency and maintenance vehicles only); go to the next exit. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Safe Driving on the Interstate, page 52.

  7. Question 7Near a fire station driveway with signs posted, how close may you park on the same side?

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    B: No closer than 20 feet. With signs, you may not park within 20 feet of a fire station driveway, or within 75 feet of it across the street. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Where You May Not Park, page 30.

  8. Question 8Which pedestrians are most often victims in vehicle-pedestrian collisions?

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    B: Young, elderly, disabled or intoxicated pedestrians. Be especially alert for young, elderly, disabled or intoxicated pedestrians—the most frequent victims. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Sharing the Road with Pedestrians, page 38.

  9. Question 9At a crash scene, what should you do with an injured person?

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    D: Call 911 and leave them where they are, keeping them warm and calm. If someone is injured, call 911 and leave the person where they are; keep them warm and calm. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): What to Do After a Crash, page 59.

  10. Question 10How many hours of supervised driving practice must a Vermont teen complete before a Junior Driver's License?

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    C: 40 hours, 10 at night. Teens must complete 40 hours of driving practice, with at least 10 hours at night, in addition to driver ed behind-the-wheel time. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Questions and Answers about Junior Driver's Licenses, page 14.

  11. Question 11Alcohol is what type of drug?

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    C: A depressant. Alcohol may seem to give you a lift, but it is a depressant. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): What Does Alcohol Do To Your Driving Skills?, page 54.

  12. Question 12Which is a sign of drowsy driving?

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    A: Not remembering the last few miles you drove. Signs include trouble focusing, repeated yawning, not remembering the last few miles, drifting and missing signs. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Drowsy Driving, page 55.

  13. Question 13What does a flashing red light mean?

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    A: Like a stop sign: stop, then proceed after yielding. A flashing circular red is like a stop sign: stop and proceed after yielding to pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Traffic Lights, page 33.

  14. Question 14What shape and color are most warning signs in Vermont?

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    D: Diamond-shaped, yellow or green. Warning signs are usually diamond-shaped and yellow or green; drivers should slow down. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Warning Signs, page 34.

  15. Question 15At night, driving at 40 mph on low beams, what are you doing according to the Vermont manual?

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    C: Overdriving your headlights. At 40 mph with low beams you are 'overdriving your headlights'—you can't see far enough to stop in the space you can see. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Night Driving, page 50.

  16. Question 16Can daytime running lights be mistaken for headlights?

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    A: Yes; be sure to turn on your headlights at night. Daytime running lights may give you the impression your headlights are on; turn on your headlights at night. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Night Driving, page 50.

  17. Question 17A vehicle with flashing blue or red lights and a siren approaches from any direction. What does Vermont law require?

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    D: Pull over to the right side of the road and stop until it passes. You must pull over to the right side of the road and stop, remaining stopped until the emergency vehicle has gone by. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Move Over Law, page 32.

  18. Question 18When turning into a street with more than one lane in your direction, which lane should you turn into?

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    D: The nearest lane. If turning into a street with more than one lane going your way, turn into the nearest lane. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Right Turns, page 28.

  19. Question 19What should you do when another vehicle is passing you?

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    A: Slow a little and keep right. When being passed, slow a little and keep right so the other driver can pass more safely. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): PASSING, page 53.

  20. Question 20Which lane should you use on the interstate unless passing or signed otherwise?

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    B: Right. Keep to the right lane on the interstate; use the left lanes to pass or where signs direct you. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Safe Driving on the Interstate, page 52.

  21. Question 21If you must park on a rural highway, how far must your vehicle be visible in each direction?

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    C: At least 150 feet. Don't stop where your vehicle can't be seen for at least 150 feet in either direction; keep all wheels off the traveled portion. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Parking Your Vehicle, page 30.

  22. Question 22Why shouldn't you block a crosswalk while waiting to turn?

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    D: It forces pedestrians to walk around you into traffic. Blocking a crosswalk forces pedestrians to go around you and puts them in danger. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Driver Responsibilities, page 39.

  23. Question 23When must you file a written crash report with Vermont DMV?

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    C: Within 72 hours if anyone is injured or damage is over $3,000. If any person is injured or damage is over $3,000, you must report to the DMV in writing within 72 hours. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): What to Do After a Crash, page 59.

  24. Question 24How is 'nighttime driving' defined for Vermont's practice requirement?

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    B: From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise. Nighttime driving is the period from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Questions and Answers about Junior Driver's Licenses, page 14.

  25. Question 25Under Vermont's Implied Consent law, what happens if you refuse a test for alcohol or drugs?

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    D: You lose your license for at least six months. If the driver refuses the test, they lose their license for at least six months. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Other Drugs, page 54.

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