Vermont DMV Permit Practice Test 2: 50 Questions
Practice Test 2 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Vermont driving rules, including roads most slippery during rain, 4-Second following rule purpose, hill parking brake requirement and unmarked intersection Right-of-Way. 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 2 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Roads Most Slippery During Rain
- 4-Second Following Rule Purpose
- Hill Parking Brake Requirement
- Unmarked Intersection Right-of-Way
- Oncoming Headlight Blindness
- Solid-Next-to-Broken Yellow
- Move Over for Stopped Emergency
- Missing Your Exit
- Center Turn Lane Purpose
- Slow-Moving Vehicle Triangle
- Traffic Signal Not Working
- When Headlights Required
- Fog Headlights
- School Bus Flashing Red
- Merging onto Highway
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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When are roads most slippery?
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A. When rain first begins
Oil and dirt rise when rain first starts, making roads slippery.
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What is the purpose of the four-second rule?
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A. Maintain safe following distance
The four-second rule helps maintain a safe following distance.
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When parking on a hill, what should always be set?
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A. Parking brake
Setting the parking brake prevents the vehicle from rolling.
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Who has the right-of-way at an unmarked intersection?
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A. The vehicle on the right
At unmarked intersections, drivers must yield to vehicles on the right.
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What should you do if you are blinded by headlights at night?
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C. Look toward the right edge of the road
Looking toward the right edge helps reduce glare and maintain lane position.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 2, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. When approaching an intersection with a yield sign, what is the correct action?
Correct answer: Slow down and stop if necessary
Why: A yield sign requires slowing and yielding to traffic already in the intersection.
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Q2. Who has the right-of-way at an unmarked intersection?
Correct answer: The vehicle on the right
Why: At unmarked intersections, drivers must yield to vehicles on the right.
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Q3. What should you do if you are blinded by headlights at night?
Correct answer: Look toward the right edge of the road
Why: Looking toward the right edge helps reduce glare and maintain lane position.
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Q4. What does a solid white line on the right edge of the road indicate?
Correct answer: Road edge
Why: A solid white edge line marks the edge of the roadway.
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Q5. When must you yield to pedestrians?
Correct answer: At all crosswalks and intersections
Why: Drivers must yield to pedestrians at crosswalks and intersections.
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Q6. What should you do when entering a curve?
Correct answer: Slow before entering
Why: Slowing before the curve helps maintain vehicle control.
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Q7. What does a flashing yellow arrow indicate?
Correct answer: Left turn after yielding
Why: A flashing yellow arrow allows a left turn after yielding to oncoming traffic.
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Q8. What is the safest way to stop on a slippery road?
Correct answer: Brake early and gently
Why: Gentle braking helps prevent skidding on slippery surfaces.
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Q9. What does a double solid yellow line mean?
Correct answer: Passing prohibited
Why: Double solid yellow lines mean no passing in either direction.
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Q10. What must you do before changing lanes?
Correct answer: Signal and check blind spots
Why: Drivers must signal and check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes.
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Q11. What is the correct response to a steady red traffic light?
Correct answer: Stop until green
Why: A steady red light requires a complete stop until it turns green.
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Q12. When driving downhill, you should:
Correct answer: Use lower gear and brakes
Why: Lower gears help control speed when driving downhill.
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Q13. What does a diamond-shaped sign usually warn of?
Correct answer: Hazards
Why: Diamond-shaped signs warn drivers of hazards or changes ahead.
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Q14. When are roads most slippery?
Correct answer: When rain first begins
Why: Oil and dirt rise when rain first starts, making roads slippery.
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Q15. What should you do when an emergency vehicle is stopped with flashing lights on a multi-lane road?
Correct answer: Move over if safe
Why: Drivers must move over or slow down to protect emergency workers.
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Q16. What does a broken white line mean?
Correct answer: Lane separation
Why: Broken white lines separate lanes traveling in the same direction.
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Q17. When parking on a hill, what should always be set?
Correct answer: Parking brake
Why: Setting the parking brake prevents the vehicle from rolling.
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Q18. What should you do when traffic signals are not working?
Correct answer: Treat as a four-way stop
Why: Non-functioning signals must be treated as four-way stops.
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Q19. What is the purpose of the four-second rule?
Correct answer: Maintain safe following distance
Why: The four-second rule helps maintain a safe following distance.
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Q20. What must you do before entering any intersection?
Correct answer: Search all directions
Why: Drivers must check all directions for traffic and hazards.
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Q21. What does a triangular orange sign on a vehicle indicate?
Correct answer: Slow-moving vehicle
Why: It identifies vehicles traveling at slow speeds.
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Q22. When driving in fog, you should:
Correct answer: Use low beams
Why: Low beams reduce glare and improve visibility in fog.
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Q23. What does a flashing red signal mean?
Correct answer: Stop completely
Why: A flashing red signal requires a full stop.
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Q24. What should you do if your tires begin to skid?
Correct answer: Ease off pedals
Why: Easing off pedals helps regain traction.
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Q25. Who has the right-of-way at a four-way stop?
Correct answer: First to stop
Why: The first vehicle to stop has the right-of-way.
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Q26. What does a crossbuck sign indicate?
Correct answer: Railroad crossing
Why: Crossbuck signs warn of railroad crossings.
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Q27. What should you do if traffic backs up behind you?
Correct answer: Pull over when safe
Why: Drivers should pull over safely and allow traffic to pass.
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Q28. What does a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line mean?
Correct answer: Passing allowed on broken side
Why: Passing is allowed only on the side with the broken line.
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Q29. When approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights, you must:
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Drivers must stop for school buses with flashing red lights.
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Q30. What should you do when merging onto a highway?
Correct answer: Match traffic speed
Why: Matching traffic speed helps merge safely.
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Q31. What does a yellow light warn drivers of?
Correct answer: Light turning red
Why: A yellow light warns the signal is about to turn red.
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Q32. What is reaction distance?
Correct answer: Distance before braking
Why: Reaction distance is the distance traveled before brakes are applied.
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Q33. What should you do when approaching a roundabout?
Correct answer: Yield to circulating traffic
Why: Drivers must yield to traffic already in the roundabout.
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Q34. What does a white rectangular sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Regulation
Why: White rectangular signs display traffic laws and rules.
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Q35. What should you do before turning right?
Correct answer: Signal and slow
Why: Drivers should signal and slow before turning right.
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Q36. What does a flashing yellow signal mean?
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
Why: A flashing yellow signal warns drivers to slow down.
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Q37. What should you do if you miss your exit?
Correct answer: Turn around later
Why: Drivers should continue safely and turn around later.
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Q38. What does a no passing zone indicate?
Correct answer: Passing unsafe
Why: No passing zones mark areas where passing is unsafe.
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Q39. What increases stopping distance?
Correct answer: Wet pavement
Why: Wet pavement increases stopping distance.
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Q40. 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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Q41. What should you do at a green light?
Correct answer: Proceed if clear
Why: Drivers may proceed on green when the intersection is clear.
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Q42. What does a pedestrian symbol sign indicate?
Correct answer: Crossing area
Why: It warns of a pedestrian crossing area.
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Q43. What should you do when entering traffic from a driveway?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic
Why: Drivers entering traffic must yield to vehicles already on the road.
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Q44. What does a broken yellow center line mean?
Correct answer: Passing allowed
Why: A broken yellow line allows passing when safe.
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Q45. What should you do if an officer directs traffic?
Correct answer: Follow officer directions
Why: An officer’s directions override traffic signals.
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Q46. What does a red flashing light at a railroad crossing require?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Drivers must stop for trains at railroad crossings.
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Q47. What should you do when driving in heavy rain?
Correct answer: Increase following distance
Why: More distance is needed to stop safely in rain.
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Q48. What does a center turn lane indicate?
Correct answer: Shared turning lane
Why: Center turn lanes are for left turns only.
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Q49. When must 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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Q50. What should you do before backing up?
Correct answer: Look behind vehicle
Why: Drivers should look behind the vehicle before backing up.