Vermont DMV Permit Practice Quick Test: 25 Questions

Quick Test has 25 multiple-choice questions on Vermont driving rules, including yield sign approach, solid white edge line, unmarked intersection Right-of-Way and flashing yellow signal. 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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  1. What should you do when approaching a yield sign?

    • A. Stop every time
    • B. Slow down and yield if needed
    • C. Maintain speed
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    B. Slow down and yield if needed

    A yield sign requires slowing and yielding to other traffic when necessary.

  2. What does a solid white line on the right edge of the road mark?

    • A. Edge of the roadway
    • B. Center of traffic
    • C. No passing zone
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    A. Edge of the roadway

    A solid white edge line marks the roadway edge.

  3. Who has the right-of-way at an unmarked intersection?

    • A. The faster vehicle
    • B. The vehicle on the right
    • C. The vehicle on the left
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    B. The vehicle on the right

    Drivers must yield to vehicles approaching from the right.

  4. What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?

    • A. Proceed with caution
    • B. Yield to all traffic
    • C. Stop completely
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    A. Proceed with caution

    A flashing yellow signal warns drivers to slow down.

  5. What is the safest action when approaching a curve?

    • A. Brake hard mid-curve
    • B. Accelerate
    • C. Slow down before entering
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    C. Slow down before entering

    Slowing before the curve helps maintain control.

Complete Study Guide: All 25 Questions with Answers

Every question in Quick Test, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.

  1. Q1. What should you do when approaching a yield sign?

    Correct answer: Slow down and yield if needed

    Why: A yield sign requires slowing and yielding to other traffic when necessary.

  2. Q2. What does a solid white line on the right edge of the road mark?

    Correct answer: Edge of the roadway

    Why: A solid white edge line marks the roadway edge.

  3. Q3. Who has the right-of-way at an unmarked intersection?

    Correct answer: The vehicle on the right

    Why: Drivers must yield to vehicles approaching from the right.

  4. Q4. What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?

    Correct answer: Proceed with caution

    Why: A flashing yellow signal warns drivers to slow down.

  5. Q5. What is the safest action when approaching a curve?

    Correct answer: Slow down before entering

    Why: Slowing before the curve helps maintain control.

  6. Q6. What must you do at a steady red traffic light?

    Correct answer: Stop until green

    Why: A steady red light requires a complete stop.

  7. Q7. What does a broken yellow center line allow?

    Correct answer: Passing when safe

    Why: A broken yellow line allows passing when safe.

  8. Q8. 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.

  9. Q9. What should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren?

    Correct answer: Pull over and stop

    Why: Drivers must pull over and stop for emergency vehicles.

  10. Q10. What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign indicate?

    Correct answer: Warning

    Why: Yellow diamond signs warn of hazards ahead.

  11. Q11. What is the recommended following distance in normal conditions?

    Correct answer: Four seconds

    Why: The four-second rule helps maintain safe distance.

  12. Q12. 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.

  13. Q13. What does a crossbuck sign warn of?

    Correct answer: Railroad crossing

    Why: Crossbuck signs indicate railroad crossings.

  14. Q14. What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid?

    Correct answer: Ease off pedals

    Why: Easing off pedals helps regain traction.

  15. Q15. What does a white rectangular sign usually indicate?

    Correct answer: Regulation

    Why: White rectangular signs display traffic laws.

  16. Q16. What must drivers do before changing lanes?

    Correct answer: Signal and check blind spots

    Why: Drivers must signal and check blind spots.

  17. Q17. What should you do when driving in fog?

    Correct answer: Use low beams

    Why: Low beams improve visibility in fog.

  18. Q18. What does a flashing red traffic signal require?

    Correct answer: Stop completely

    Why: A flashing red signal requires a full stop.

  19. Q19. What increases stopping distance?

    Correct answer: Wet pavement

    Why: Wet pavement increases stopping distance.

  20. Q20. What should you do at a green light?

    Correct answer: Proceed if clear

    Why: Drivers may proceed when the intersection is clear.

  21. Q21. What does a pedestrian symbol sign indicate?

    Correct answer: Pedestrian crossing

    Why: It warns of a pedestrian crossing.

  22. Q22. What should you do when traffic signals are not working?

    Correct answer: Treat as a four-way stop

    Why: Non-working signals must be treated as four-way stops.

  23. Q23. What does a double solid yellow line mean?

    Correct answer: No passing

    Why: Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing.

  24. Q24. What should you do when approaching a school zone?

    Correct answer: Reduce speed

    Why: Drivers must reduce speed in school zones.

  25. Q25. What should you do before entering any intersection?

    Correct answer: Search all directions

    Why: Drivers must check all directions for hazards.

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