Vermont DMV permit practice test 9
25 questions written from the Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), covering turns and intersections, sharing the road, emergencies, licensing laws and penalties, safe and defensive 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 1When turning around using a side street on the road test, how far from the curb should you stop before backing?
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C: About 18 inches. Pull just past the side street and stop roughly 18 inches from the curb or road edge before backing in. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Turning Around, page 57.
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Question 2How can you tell a truck driver can't see you?
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A: You can't see the truck's side mirrors. If you can't see the truck's side rearview mirrors, the truck driver can't see you. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): WATCH BLIND SPOTS—THE "NO-ZONES", page 44.
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Question 3If stranded in a blizzard, how should you signal for help?
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D: Turn on hazard lights and hang a distress flag from a door handle, antenna or window. Pull off, turn on hazard lights and hang a distress flag from the door handle, antenna or window. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): If you are caught in a blizzard or stranded, page 48.
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Question 4What is the recall for a junior operator texting violation in Vermont?
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C: 30 days, plus fines of at least $100 and at least 2 points. Junior operator texting brings a 30-day recall, plus fines of at least $100 and at least two points. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Graduated Driver's License Program, page 22.
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Question 5How should a lap belt fit?
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D: Snugly across the hips. Lap belts should fit snugly across the hips, not over the stomach; never tuck the shoulder belt under your arm. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Wearing Your Safety Belt, page 63.
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Question 6When using a two-way left turn lane, how much of your vehicle should be in it?
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C: All of it, so you don't block traffic. Pull your whole vehicle into the center turn lane so you are not blocking the lane you came from. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Highway Markings, page 35.
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Question 7How should you slow down on a slippery road?
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A: Take your foot off the gas and gently squeeze the brakes. Take your foot off the gas, then gently squeeze the brakes with slow steady pressure; ease off if wheels start to lock. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): How to Avoid Skidding, page 49.
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Question 8What is the safest way to turn your vehicle around?
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C: Going around the block or using a parking lot. There are several options, but going around the block or using a parking lot is the safest; never back across an intersection. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Turning Around, page 58.
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Question 9A truck is backing into a loading area and blocking the street. What should you do?
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D: Never go around it; wait. Never go around a truck preparing to back up or backing; you can enter a blind spot. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Backing Up, page 44.
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Question 10While stranded in a blizzard with others, what does the manual advise about sleeping?
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A: Take turns; one person should be awake at all times. Take turns sleeping; one person should be awake at all times to look for rescue crews. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): If you are caught in a blizzard or stranded, page 48.
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Question 11What triggers a 90-day junior operator points recall?
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D: A single 3-point speeding violation or 6 points total. A junior operator points recall is 90 days, for a single 3-point speeding violation or 6 points total. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Graduated Driver's License Program, page 22.
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Question 12What does Vermont law say about objects hanging from the rearview mirror?
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B: Nothing may hang from the rearview mirror or sun visors. Vermont law bans hanging anything from the rearview mirror or the sun visors, since it can block your view. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Other Things to Keep In Mind, page 62.
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Question 13You are in a lane with a straight-only arrow at an intersection. May you turn?
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B: No; you must follow the lane's direction. Drivers must follow the direction indicated for their lane; turning from a straight-arrow lane is illegal and unsafe. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Highway Markings, page 36.
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Question 14What causes most skids?
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A: The driver's failure to adjust speed to conditions. Most skids are caused by the driver failing to adjust speed to road and traffic conditions. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Skidding, page 49.
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Question 15Before a right turn, a truck swings wide to the left. What should you avoid?
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D: Cutting in between the truck and the curb. Trucks often swing wide left to turn right; do not cut in between the truck and the curb or shoulder. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Wide Turn, page 45.
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Question 16What should you drink while stranded in winter?
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B: Fluids to avoid dehydration, but no alcohol. Drink fluids to avoid dehydration, but do not drink alcohol. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): If you are caught in a blizzard or stranded, page 48.
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Question 17Is a reinstatement fee due when a recalled learner's permit or junior license is restored?
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A: No. No reinstatement fee is due when a learner's permit/junior license recall is restored. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Graduated Driver's License Program, page 22.
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Question 18What could drowsiness or nausea while driving indicate?
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B: Carbon monoxide poisoning from a leaking exhaust. Leaking exhaust can cause carbon monoxide poisoning, which you can't smell; drowsiness or nausea could be a sign. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Exhaust System, page 61.
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Question 19Is changing lanes while turning legal?
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D: No, it is illegal and leads to crashes. Remain in your designated lane until after the turn; changing lanes while turning is illegal and causes crashes. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Highway Markings, page 36.
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Question 20How should you brake with anti-lock brakes on a slippery road?
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C: Use steady pressure; don't pump. With ABS, use steady pressure and do not pump the brakes; pumping disengages the system. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): How to Avoid Skidding, page 49.
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Question 21What sign identifies a slow-moving vehicle like a tractor?
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A: An orange and red triangular sign on the rear. A slow-moving vehicle is identified by an orange and red triangular sign mounted on the rear. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Sharing the Road with Slow Moving Vehicles, page 45.
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Question 22To get a regular Vermont driver's license, how old must a junior license holder be?
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D: 18. A Junior Driver's License holder must be 18 and have no recalls, suspensions or revocations in the previous six months to get a Driver's License. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Graduated Driver's License Program, page 22.
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Question 23Your vehicle swerves to one side when you brake suddenly. What is the likely cause?
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C: Brakes not operating together properly. The most common cause of bad brakes is that they don't operate together, making the vehicle swerve when braking. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Brakes, page 60.
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Question 24On a divided highway, the edge line to your right is yellow. What does it mean?
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D: You are going the wrong way. If the right edge line is yellow, you are going the wrong way; on a divided highway the line to your right should be white. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Safe Driving on the Interstate, page 52.
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Question 25Your wheels drop off the pavement onto a low shoulder. What should you do?
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D: Reduce speed without braking, then turn back onto the pavement carefully at slow speed. Reduce speed without braking and turn back onto the pavement very carefully at a slow speed. Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007): Low Shoulders, page 38.
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