Vermont DMV Permit Practice Test 1: 50 Questions
Practice Test 1 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Vermont driving rules, including Vermont maximum default speed, Vermont 4-Second following rule, reaction distance definition and move over law purpose. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.
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What Practice Test 1 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Vermont Maximum Default Speed
- Vermont 4-Second Following Rule
- Reaction Distance Definition
- Move Over Law Purpose
- Slow-Moving Vehicle Emblem
- Center Turn Lane Use
- Traffic Backing Up Behind You
- Wet/Icy Road Response
- Hand Signals When Required
- Before Entering Any Intersection
- Flashing Yellow Arrow
- When Headlights Required
- Fog Driving
- Railroad Crossbuck Sign
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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What is the maximum speed limit on most roads unless posted otherwise?
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C. 50 mph
Unless posted otherwise, the maximum speed is 50 mph.
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What is the recommended safe following distance under normal conditions?
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A. Four seconds
The four-second rule provides enough distance to stop safely.
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What is reaction distance?
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A. Distance traveled before braking
Reaction distance is how far the vehicle travels before brakes are applied.
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What is the safest hand position on the steering wheel?
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A. 9 and 3
The recommended steering position is 9 and 3 or 8 and 4.
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What is the purpose of the move over law?
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C. Protect stopped vehicles
The move over law protects emergency and maintenance workers.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 1, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. At a four-way stop, which vehicle has the right-of-way when two vehicles arrive at the same time?
Correct answer: The vehicle on the right
Why: When vehicles arrive at the same time, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.
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Q2. What must a driver do at a flashing red traffic signal?
Correct answer: Stop and proceed when safe
Why: A flashing red light requires a complete stop before proceeding when safe.
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Q3. When approaching a yield sign, what is required?
Correct answer: Slow down and be ready to stop
Why: Drivers must slow down and stop if necessary to yield to other traffic.
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Q4. What is the recommended safe following distance under normal conditions?
Correct answer: Four seconds
Why: The four-second rule provides enough distance to stop safely.
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Q5. What should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren?
Correct answer: Pull over and stop
Why: Drivers must pull over to the right and stop until the emergency vehicle passes.
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Q6. When turning left at an intersection, who must you yield to?
Correct answer: Oncoming traffic
Why: Drivers turning left must yield to all oncoming traffic.
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Q7. What does a solid yellow center line mean?
Correct answer: Passing is discouraged
Why: A solid yellow line means passing is not recommended.
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Q8. What is the maximum speed limit on most roads unless posted otherwise?
Correct answer: 50 mph
Why: Unless posted otherwise, the maximum speed is 50 mph.
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Q9. What should you do when driving on wet or icy roads?
Correct answer: Increase following distance
Why: Slippery conditions require a greater following distance.
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Q10. What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
Why: A flashing yellow signal warns drivers to slow down and proceed carefully.
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Q11. When parking uphill with a curb, which way should wheels be turned?
Correct answer: Away from the curb
Why: Turning wheels away from the curb helps prevent rolling into traffic.
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Q12. What does a stop sign require?
Correct answer: Stop completely
Why: Drivers must come to a complete stop before proceeding.
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Q13. When must turn signals be used?
Correct answer: At least 100 feet before
Why: Signals must be used at least 100 feet before turning or changing lanes.
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Q14. Who has the right-of-way at a marked crosswalk?
Correct answer: Pedestrians
Why: Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
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Q15. What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign indicate?
Correct answer: Warning
Why: Yellow diamond signs warn drivers of potential hazards.
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Q16. What should you do if traffic is backing up behind you?
Correct answer: Pull over when safe
Why: Drivers must pull over safely and allow traffic to pass.
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Q17. What is the safest hand position on the steering wheel?
Correct answer: 9 and 3
Why: The recommended steering position is 9 and 3 or 8 and 4.
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Q18. Traffic is slow on a Vermont road with a continuous two-way left-turn lane in the middle. May you drive along that lane to get ahead?
Correct answer: No; it is not designed to be used as a travel lane
Why: Continuous two-way left-turn lanes are not travel lanes, because traffic moving in both directions may want to use them to make left turns.
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Q19. What must drivers do before entering a roundabout?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic inside
Why: Drivers must yield to vehicles already in the roundabout.
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Q20. When approaching a railroad crossing without signals, what should you do?
Correct answer: Slow and look both ways
Why: Drivers should slow down, look, and listen before crossing.
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Q21. What does a red arrow signal mean?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: A red arrow requires drivers to stop and not turn.
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Q22. When should headlights be used?
Correct answer: From a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise
Why: Vermont law requires headlights from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise. Don’t rely on daytime running lights, which can make it seem like your headlights are on.
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Q23. What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid?
Correct answer: Ease off pedals
Why: Easing off pedals helps regain control of the vehicle.
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Q24. What does a crossbuck sign indicate?
Correct answer: Railroad crossing
Why: Crossbuck signs mark railroad crossings.
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Q25. What is the purpose of the move over law?
Correct answer: Protect stopped vehicles
Why: The move over law protects emergency and maintenance workers.
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Q26. When driving through fog, you should use:
Correct answer: Low beams
Why: Low beams improve visibility without causing glare.
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Q27. What does a broken yellow line mean?
Correct answer: Passing allowed
Why: A broken yellow line allows passing when it is safe.
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Q28. Who must yield when entering traffic from a driveway?
Correct answer: The entering driver
Why: Drivers entering a roadway must yield to traffic already on the road.
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Q29. What is reaction distance?
Correct answer: Distance traveled before braking
Why: Reaction distance is how far the vehicle travels before brakes are applied.
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Q30. What should you do at a green light?
Correct answer: Proceed if safe
Why: Drivers may proceed on green when the intersection is clear.
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Q31. What does a double solid yellow line mean?
Correct answer: No passing
Why: Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing.
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Q32. When are hand signals required?
Correct answer: When signals fail
Why: Hand signals are required when turn signals are not working.
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Q33. What does a pedestrian symbol sign indicate?
Correct answer: Crosswalk
Why: It warns drivers of a pedestrian crossing area.
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Q34. What should you do if brakes get wet?
Correct answer: Test them
Why: Testing brakes helps ensure they are working properly.
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Q35. What is the safest action at a yellow light?
Correct answer: Prepare to stop
Why: A yellow light warns that the signal is about to turn red.
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Q36. What does a white rectangular sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Regulation
Why: White rectangular signs show rules drivers must follow.
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Q37. What should you do before changing lanes?
Correct answer: Check mirrors and blind spots
Why: Drivers must check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes.
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Q38. What does a school zone sign require?
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Drivers must reduce speed in school zones.
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Q39. When driving at night, you should:
Correct answer: Use low beams near others
Why: Low beams reduce glare for other drivers.
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Q40. What does a triangular orange sign on a vehicle mean?
Correct answer: Slow-moving vehicle
Why: It identifies vehicles that travel at slow speeds.
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Q41. What should you do when approaching a curve?
Correct answer: Slow down
Why: Slowing down improves control through curves.
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Q42. What is the purpose of lane markings?
Correct answer: Guide traffic
Why: Lane markings guide traffic and indicate passing rules.
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Q43. When is passing prohibited?
Correct answer: On hills, on curves, at railroad crossings and at intersections
Why: Vermont’s driver manual says not to pass on hills or curves, at railroad crossings or at intersections.
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Q44. What does a flashing yellow arrow allow?
Correct answer: Yielding left turn
Why: Drivers may turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic.
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Q45. What should you do if you miss your turn?
Correct answer: Turn around later
Why: Drivers should continue safely and turn around later.
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Q46. What does a red flashing light at a railroad crossing mean?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Drivers must stop for trains at railroad crossings.
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Q47. What should you do if an officer directs traffic?
Correct answer: Follow the officer’s directions
Why: An officer’s directions override traffic signals.
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Q48. What increases braking distance?
Correct answer: Wet roads
Why: Wet roads increase stopping distance.
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Q49. What should you do when entering a highway?
Correct answer: Match traffic speed
Why: Matching traffic speed helps merge safely.
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Q50. What must you do before entering any intersection?
Correct answer: Search all directions
Why: Drivers must check all directions for hazards before entering an intersection.