VT Permit Practice Test 10

All 20 questions in test 10

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1. 1. A 16-year-old with a new Vermont Junior Driver's License is offered a pizza delivery job. When may the teen drive for work?

   1. Right away, if the employer approves
   2. After three months
   3. Only after age 21
   4. After one year with the junior license, or at 18, whichever comes first
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   After one year with the junior license, or at 18, whichever comes first. While holding a Junior Driver's License, a person cannot operate a vehicle in the course of employment for one year after the license is issued, or until reaching 18, whichever comes first. The manual uses a pizza delivery driver as its example. Employer approval does not override the rule, three months is the first passenger stage, and 21 is not part of it. Driving for employment early brings a 90-day recall.

   Study this in the handbook: Junior license passenger rules and recalls

2. 2. What recall does Vermont impose on a junior operator caught texting while driving?

   1. A 90-day recall with no fine
   2. A 30-day recall, with a fine of at least $100 and at least two points
   3. A warning only
   4. A one-year revocation
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   A 30-day recall, with a fine of at least $100 and at least two points. The Junior Operator texting recall is a 30-day recall, and the offense also includes fines of at least $100 and at least two points on the driving record. The 90-day recalls apply to carrying passengers for hire, driving for employment, and point accumulation. A warning alone and a one-year revocation are not in the recall list. While any recall is in effect, the driver is ineligible for a junior or full license.

   Study this in the handbook: Junior license passenger rules and recalls

3. 3. A Vermont junior license holder is convicted of a single 3 point speeding violation. What happens?

   1. Nothing, since it is only 3 points
   2. A 30-day recall
   3. Permanent revocation
   4. A 90-day recall of the junior license
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   A 90-day recall of the junior license. Vermont's Junior Operator Points Accumulation Recall is a 90-day recall, triggered by a single 3 point speeding violation or a total of 6 points. So one 3 point speeding ticket is enough; it is not ignored. A 30-day recall is for texting or a diversion board recommendation. Permanent revocation is not a recall outcome; a recalled permit or license is restored after the term and any required re-examination.

   Study this in the handbook: Junior license passenger rules and recalls

4. 4. After failing a Vermont road test, how long must an applicant generally wait before taking another one?

   1. At least one week
   2. At least one day
   3. At least two weeks
   4. No waiting period
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   At least one week. A failed Vermont road test requires a wait of at least one week before another attempt. The one-day period applies to retaking the knowledge test after failure, not the road test. A two-week wait and no waiting period are not the intervals stated. If the road test has been failed three times, the manual adds a minimum waiting period of one month, so repeated attempts should be separated by focused practice rather than rushed scheduling.

   Study this in the handbook: Tests, renewals and license rules

5. 5. What is the lowest BAC threshold for Vermont's under-21 alcohol driving rule?

   1. 0.00 or more
   2. 0.02 or more
   3. 0.05 or more
   4. 0.08 or more
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   0.02 or more. Vermont's youth alcohol driving rule is found in 7 V.S.A. 656, which bars anyone under 21 from operating or being in actual physical control of a vehicle on a highway at a blood alcohol concentration of 0.02 or more. A violation is a civil violation that brings referral to the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program and a license suspension, with added penalties for failing to complete the program. The adult 0.08 threshold does not replace this lower youth line, so the safest plan is no alcohol at all before driving.

6. 6. Unless a sign posts a different limit, what is the maximum speed on a Vermont Interstate?

   1. 65 miles per hour
   2. 50 miles per hour
   3. 70 miles per hour
   4. 55 miles per hour
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   65 miles per hour. Vermont sets two general maximums. On an Interstate, the maximum speed for any vehicle is 65 miles per hour or as posted. On all other Vermont roads, the maximum is 50 miles per hour or as posted. Seventy miles per hour is higher than the Vermont Interstate maximum. A posted speed limit sign can set a different number, and you must still drive at a speed that is reasonable for the dangers on the road, such as heavy traffic or bad weather, even when that is below the limit.

   Study this in the handbook: Stopping, braking and following distance

7. 7. What is the best practice for driving in strong wind, especially when towing a trailer?

   1. Increase speed to reduce the time in the wind
   2. Use cruise control to keep speed constant
   3. Drive at slower speeds
   4. Follow a large truck closely for shelter
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   Drive at slower speeds. Vermont says wind can be a problem for all motorists and is especially hazardous for large vehicles and for drivers towing trailers, and it names driving at slower speeds as the best practice. For hazardous storm conditions the manual also says to reduce your speed and not to use cruise control. Speeding up or drafting closely behind a large truck reduces your safety margin. Be aware that strong winds and heavy snow or ice may cause trees and wires to fall into the roadway, and never get near or cross downed wires.

   Study this in the handbook: Floods, winter, skids and visibility

8. 8. There are two lanes in your direction, and a vehicle ahead of you stops for a pedestrian. What should you do?

   1. Pass it carefully in the other lane
   2. Sound your horn and continue
   3. Pass only if the pedestrian has not reached your lane yet
   4. Do not pass the stopped vehicle
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   Do not pass the stopped vehicle. Vermont tells drivers not to pass a vehicle that has stopped for a pedestrian, even when there are two lanes and the other lane looks open. The manual says this is a frequent cause of death for pedestrians. Sounding your horn does not make passing safe, and guessing where the pedestrian is does not either. Wait behind the stopped vehicle until the person has finished crossing, and remember that drivers must yield to pedestrians even when they cross carelessly. Move on only when the crossing is clear.

   Study this in the handbook: Right of way rules

9. 9. At a Vermont crash scene, to whom must you show your driver's license?

   1. Only a police officer
   2. Only your insurance company
   3. Anyone who is injured or whose property has been damaged
   4. No one until a lawyer is present
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   Anyone who is injured or whose property has been damaged. After a crash you must also show your license to anyone who is injured or whose property has been damaged. The police officer who responds will also need to see your license, proof of valid registration, and insurance. If you hit a parked vehicle and cannot find the owner, leave your name, address and phone number in or on that vehicle. If someone is hurt or damage exceeds $3,000, a written report must also reach the DMV within 72 hours.

   Study this in the handbook: What to do after a crash

10. 10. When you buy a new or used non-leased vehicle and no exemption applies, what is Vermont's Purchase and Use Tax?

    1. 3 percent of the price paid
    2. 10 percent of the price paid
    3. 6 percent of the price paid or the fair market value, whichever is greater
    4. A flat $100
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    6 percent of the price paid or the fair market value, whichever is greater. When you buy a new or used vehicle in Vermont, you pay a Purchase and Use Tax of 6 percent of the price you paid for a non leased vehicle or the current fair market value, whichever is greater. A flat fee or a 3 or 10 percent rate does not match the manual. New residents who already paid sales or use tax elsewhere may be exempt if that tax was equal to or greater than the Vermont tax; if the tax paid in the other jurisdiction was less, the difference is due. Leased vehicles use a separate computation.

11. 11. A Vermont driver without insurance is in a crash, even one that is not their fault. What happens to their license?

    1. The vehicle is confiscated permanently
    2. A $25 fine is issued
    3. Nothing on a first offense
    4. The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles takes the license away until the driver gets insurance
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    The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles takes the license away until the driver gets insurance. If you are driving without insurance and you are in a crash, even if it is not your fault, your license will be taken away by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles until you get insurance, and you must then prove to the Commissioner that you have insurance for a full 3 years. The same applies to other listed events such as driving under the influence or leaving the scene of a crash. Being stopped by an officer without insurance is handled differently: a ticket, a fine, and two points on your record.

    Study this in the handbook: Insurance, points and phone laws

12. 12. How must a driver respond to a flashing circular red traffic signal?

    1. Stop, then proceed after yielding to pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles
    2. Slow down and continue without stopping
    3. Wait for the signal to become a solid green arrow
    4. Turn left only after sounding the horn
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    Stop, then proceed after yielding to pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles. A flashing circular red signal has the same stopping expectation as a stop sign. The driver must stop, then yield the right of way to pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles before proceeding. Merely slowing is insufficient, and waiting for a green arrow or using the horn does not describe the required response. At the approach, identify the signal color and flashing pattern, bring the vehicle to a full stop, scan all conflicting paths, and move only after the intersection is safe.

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic lights, arrows and roundabouts

13. 13. What following distance does Vermont recommend when conditions are poor or visibility is limited?

    1. Exactly one second
    2. Exactly two seconds
    3. At least four seconds, with more when conditions require it
    4. No distance if the vehicle ahead has brake lights
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    At least four seconds, with more when conditions require it. The four-second method gives a basic safety spacing, but the manual says drivers should allow more than four seconds when roads are poor, visibility is poor, or speeds are higher. A fixed two-second gap does not provide that added margin, and brake lights do not replace space. The practical check is to watch the vehicle ahead pass a sign or other checkpoint, count until your vehicle reaches it, and increase the gap if the count is under four.

    Study this in the handbook: Stopping, braking and following distance

14. 14. What should a driver do when a warning sign indicates a pedestrian crosswalk?

    
    1. Increase speed before reaching the crossing
    2. Slow down and watch for people crossing
    3. Use the opposite lane to avoid yielding
    4. Stop only if a traffic officer is present
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    Slow down and watch for people crossing. Warning signs are placed where there is danger, and the manual says drivers should slow down. A pedestrian crosswalk warning means people may be crossing, so reduce speed and watch carefully. Increasing speed reduces reaction time, and using the opposite lane can create a conflict with approaching traffic or pedestrians. The presence of a traffic officer is not required for the warning to matter. A downward arrow under a pedestrian sign marks the crosswalk or crossing area itself, so look toward both sides of the road and be ready to yield.

    Study this in the handbook: Road signs

15. 15. What condition does the skidding vehicle symbol warn about?

    
    1. Slippery pavement, especially when wet
    2. A lane reserved for disabled parking
    3. A road closed because of flooding
    4. Loose livestock crossing the highway
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    Slippery pavement, especially when wet. The skidding vehicle symbol warns that the pavement may provide reduced traction, especially during or soon after rain. Slow down before the hazard, leave extra following space, and make steering, braking, and acceleration movements gradual. The disabled parking, flood closure, and livestock choices describe unrelated signs or conditions. Fresh rain can combine oil, rubber, dirt, and water on the surface, making the road particularly slick. Use the symbol as a cue to lower speed and increase control margin before the vehicle begins to slide, rather than trying to correct a skid after it starts.

    Study this in the handbook: Stopping, braking and following distance

16. 16. About how long does the average driver take to apply the brakes after seeing a danger?

    1. About one-tenth of a second
    2. About three-fourths of a second
    3. About two seconds
    4. About five seconds
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    About three-fourths of a second. The manual says the average driver takes about three-fourths of a second to apply the brakes after seeing danger. That interval is reaction time, and the vehicle continues traveling during it. Speed increases the distance covered before braking begins, while road conditions affect the later braking distance. The two-second choice is too long for the stated average and can understate the urgency of scanning ahead. Leave space and keep your attention on the road so hazards are recognized sooner.

    Study this in the handbook: Stopping, braking and following distance

17. 17. A school zone speed limit sign includes the words "when flashing" or "when children are present." What do these words tell you?

    1. The limit applies only on weekends
    2. The limit is only a suggestion
    3. When the lower school zone speed limit is in effect
    4. That parking is allowed near the school
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    When the lower school zone speed limit is in effect. Many Vermont school zones have lower speed limits, and the signs explain when those limits apply. Words such as when flashing or when children are present tell you when the school zone speed limit is in effect. When the condition is met, the lower limit applies. The manual also reminds drivers that regular school hours are not the only time children are at schools, because after school and weekend activities often take place there. Stay alert for children, pedestrians, and school buses arriving and departing.

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way rules

18. 18. Your vehicle starts to skid on a slippery road. Which recovery steps does Vermont recommend?

    1. Stay off the brakes and steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go
    2. Brake hard and hold the wheel perfectly still
    3. Steer in the opposite direction from where you want to go
    4. Shift into neutral and pull the parking brake
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    Stay off the brakes and steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go. Vermont says the best way to recover from a skid is the same for front and rear wheel drive vehicles. Do not hit the brakes, because braking will just make the skid worse. Steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go, and be ready to steer left and right a few times until the vehicle is completely under control. Holding the wheel still or steering away from your intended path does not match this advice. Pulling the parking brake is not part of the recovery the manual describes.

    Study this in the handbook: Floods, winter, skids and visibility

19. 19. What does the Vermont manual say causes most skids?

    1. Worn tires alone
    2. Other drivers cutting in
    3. Sudden mechanical failure
    4. The driver's failure to react in time to adjust speed to road and traffic conditions
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    The driver's failure to react in time to adjust speed to road and traffic conditions. Most skids are caused by the driver failing to react in time to adjust the vehicle speed to road and traffic conditions, which may include snow, ice, rain, dirt or gravel, and wet leaves. Worn tires, other drivers, or mechanical failure are not the cause the manual names. To avoid skidding, drive slower on roads that may be slippery and avoid sudden changes in speed or direction. If a skid starts, do not hit the brakes, because that makes the skid worse, and steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go.

    Study this in the handbook: Floods, winter, skids and visibility

20. 20. After stopping completely at a circular red light in Vermont, a driver may usually turn right only after:

    1. Waiting for a green arrow in every instance
    2. Scanning the intersection and yielding to pedestrians and other vehicles
    3. Honking twice and entering without checking cross traffic
    4. Turning before the stop line if the curb lane is open
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    Scanning the intersection and yielding to pedestrians and other vehicles. A right turn at a circular red light is usually allowed after a complete stop, but the driver must scan the intersection and yield to pedestrians and other vehicles. A green arrow is not required in every case, while a horn does not establish a safe gap or right-of-way. The stop must occur before the stop line or crosswalk as applicable. Use the cue stop, scan, yield, then turn, and obey any sign that prohibits a right turn on red.

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic lights, arrows and roundabouts