Vermont DMV permit practice test 5
25 questions written from the Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), covering safe and defensive driving, signals and pavement markings, road signs, speed limits, hazards, weather and night driving 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.
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Question 1Will opening the window or turning up the radio keep a drowsy driver awake?
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B: No; trying to find ways to stay awake is a sign you need to stop and rest. Opening your window and turning up the radio won't keep you awake; trying to stay awake is a sure sign you need to stop and rest. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Drowsy Driving, page 55.
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Question 2What does a flashing yellow arrow mean?
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B: You may turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians; oncoming traffic has a green light. With a flashing yellow arrow, turn left after yielding to all oncoming traffic and pedestrians; oncoming traffic has a green light. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Arrows, page 33.
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Question 3What does a downward arrow under a school or pedestrian sign indicate?
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D: The crosswalk or crossing area. An arrow pointing down beneath a school or pedestrian warning sign marks the exact place where people cross. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Warning Signs, page 34.
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Question 4How far ahead do you always need to be able to see?
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B: 4 seconds. You always need to be able to see 4 seconds ahead. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Night Driving, page 50.
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Question 5Nationally, which weather event causes the most deaths?
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D: Flash floods. Nationally, flash floods are responsible for more deaths than any other weather event; nearly half are vehicle related. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Floods and Storms, page 47.
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Question 6An emergency vehicle approaches while you are already in a roundabout. What should you do?
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C: Exit the roundabout first, then pull over. If already in the roundabout, pull over after you have safely exited; if not yet in, pull over and let it pass. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Roundabouts, page 31.
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Question 7What is the basic rule of driving on a multilane road?
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C: Drive to the right unless passing or turning. Drive to the right unless you are passing or turning. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Right Turns, page 28.
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Question 8At night, how can you warn the driver ahead that you plan to pass?
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B: Blink your headlights from low to high to low. At night it might be necessary to blink your headlights low-high-low to warn the driver ahead that you intend to pass. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): PASSING, page 52.
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Question 9What is a major cause of crashes on interstates, according to the Vermont manual?
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C: Driving when tired. Driving when tired is a major cause of crashes on interstates; stop and rest in a safe area. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Safe Driving on the Interstate, page 52.
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Question 10Which direction must a parked vehicle face in Vermont?
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D: The same direction as traffic flow. Your vehicle must be parked in the same direction as traffic flow. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Parking Your Vehicle, page 30.
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Question 11When should you honk at a bicyclist?
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D: Only when you have good cause to warn them. Do not honk at a bicyclist unless you have good cause; the noise could startle them and cause loss of control. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Sharing the Road with Bicyclists, page 41.
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Question 12You hit an unattended parked car and can't find the owner. What must you do?
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B: Leave your name, address and phone number in or on the vehicle. Write your name, address and phone number and leave it in or on the vehicle so the owner can contact you. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): What to Do After a Crash, page 59.
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Question 13What does Vermont's driver education course for 16- and 17-year-olds include?
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D: 30 hours classroom, 6 hours behind the wheel and 6 hours observation. An approved course consists of 30 hours of classroom study, 6 hours behind the wheel and 6 hours of observation. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Questions and Answers about Junior Driver's Licenses, page 14.
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Question 14Can you lose your Vermont license for DUI before a criminal conviction?
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B: Yes, through an administrative (civil) suspension process. Vermont can suspend your license through a civil (administrative) process, even before any criminal DUI conviction. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Other Drugs, page 54.
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Question 15What is the fine range for a first violation of Vermont's portable electronic device law?
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B: $100-$200. First violation: $100-$200; second or subsequent: $250-$500. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Cell Phones and other Electronic Devices, page 56.
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Question 16What does a solid green arrow mean for left turns?
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B: Left turns have the right of way; oncoming traffic has a red light. A solid green arrow means left turns have the right of way; oncoming traffic has a red light. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Arrows, page 33.
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Question 17What do rectangular signs with white backgrounds tell you?
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A: What a driver must or must not do (regulations). Rectangular regulatory signs with white backgrounds display speed limits, turning and passing laws and other directions. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Regulatory Signs, page 35.
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Question 18What does the Vermont manual say about cruise control in rain, fog, snow or ice?
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C: Never use it in those conditions. Never use cruise control in rain, fog, snow, ice or similar conditions. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Safe Driving on the Interstate, page 52.
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Question 19How much moving water can make it difficult to walk?
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B: As little as 4 inches. Moving water only about 4 inches deep can make it hard to stay on your feet and can hide hazards. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Floods and Storms, page 47.
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Question 20Who has the right-of-way at a roundabout?
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C: Traffic already in the roundabout. Drivers must yield the right-of-way to traffic in the roundabout and enter only at a safe gap. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Roundabouts, page 31.
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Question 21Before starting a right turn, in what order should you search the intersection?
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B: Left, front, right and quickly left again. Look left, ahead and right, then take one more quick look left right before you begin the right turn. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Right Turns, page 28.
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Question 22Is it legal to pass another vehicle at a railroad crossing in Vermont?
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A: No. It is against the law to pass another vehicle at a railroad crossing. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Rules of the Road at Railroad Crossings, page 38.
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Question 23Where are bicyclists prohibited from riding in Vermont?
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D: Limited-access highways like the Interstate. Bicyclists may use all roads unless specially prohibited, such as limited-access highways like the Interstate. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Sharing the Road with Bicyclists, page 41.
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Question 24Where is parking prohibited in Vermont?
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B: On a marked bicycle lane. You may not park in a marked bicycle lane, on a sidewalk, crosswalk, bridge, tunnel, or in front of a driveway, among others. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Where You May Not Park, page 30.
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Question 25When may a bicyclist 'take the lane' by riding toward its center?
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D: When it's safest, such as to avoid hazards or position for a turn. Sometimes it's safest for a bicyclist to take the lane—for hazards not visible to motorists or to position correctly. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Driver Responsibilities, page 41.
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