VT Permit Practice Test 20

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1. 1. How may a parent or guardian suspend a teen provisional license in Vermont?

   1. By taking away the vehicle keys and keeping them locked at home each day
   2. By calling the high school office and asking for help
   3. By sending a written notice to a town clerk office
   4. By writing to the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles
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   By writing to the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles. A parent or guardian may suspend a child provisional license by writing to the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles. Learner permits and junior licenses are provisional, so the written request reaches the official who can act on the credential itself. Taking keys or calling a school can control access at home, but neither suspends the license. A town clerk is not the official named for this action. Put the request in writing to the Commissioner.

2. 2. Where should a driver look when blinded by approaching headlights?

   1. Ahead toward the right edge of the highway
   2. Directly at the bright oncoming headlights ahead
   3. At the center line markings ahead
   4. Down at the dashboard lights inside
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   Ahead toward the right edge of the highway. To avoid seconds of blindness from oncoming lights, Vermont drivers look ahead toward the right edge of the highway until the glare passes and vision returns to normal. Staring into the beams deepens the blind interval, while dashboard glances abandon the road edge reference that keeps the car tracking straight meanwhile. That right edge view also helps detect bicyclists or pedestrians near the shoulder whom the glare otherwise washes out completely.

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

3. 3. What does overdriving your headlights at night mean?

   1. Your high beams are aimed too high
   2. Your headlamps exceed the legal wattage for highway use
   3. You cannot stop within the space you can see
   4. You drive faster than 40 mph at night
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   You cannot stop within the space you can see. Overdriving headlights means traveling so fast at night that stopping needs more road than your beams reveal, illustrated by forty miles per hour on low beam in Vermont guidance. Aim and wattage describe equipment faults, while the overdriving concept ties speed to visible stopping distance regardless of lamp condition. You always need four seconds of visible road ahead, so trim night speed until that seeing window comfortably contains your stop.

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

4. 4. When must Vermont headlights be on by time of day?

   1. From sunset until sunrise each day
   2. A half hour after sunset until a half hour before sunrise
   3. Whenever streetlights are lit along the road in the evening
   4. From 6 in the evening to 6 in the morning
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   A half hour after sunset until a half hour before sunrise. Vermont law requires headlights from a half hour after sunset until a half hour before sunrise, a twilight buffered window beyond the exact solar events. Streetlight presence and fixed clock hours ignore seasonal sunset drift, while the half hour offsets track the fading and growing natural light directly. At dusk, switch on before the half hour deadline, since running lights can fool you into thinking the headlights already burn.

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

5. 5. Why does Vermont advise pedestrians against wearing headphones in busy areas?

   1. Hearing approaching traffic adds to safety
   2. Headphones block the Walk signal lights from view
   3. Headphones are barred for walkers in busy areas
   4. Music changes the pedestrian right-of-way rules
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   Hearing approaching traffic adds to safety. Vermont advises against headphones because hearing approaching traffic gives a pedestrian another warning besides sight. Headphones do not block signal lights, create a blanket legal ban, or change right of way. In a busy area, engine and tire sounds may reveal a vehicle that is hidden by another vehicle or arrives from outside the pedestrian's first glance. Removing headphones keeps that sound available while the pedestrian checks the crossing and watches for vehicles.

   Study this in the handbook: School buses and railroad crossings

6. 6. In a work zone with temporary markings, yellow markings should appear on which side?

   1. On your right side during nighttime driving in the zone
   2. Along the shoulder edge through the taper
   3. Down the center of each shifted lane
   4. On your left; otherwise you are in the wrong lane
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   On your left; otherwise you are in the wrong lane. Temporary work zone markings keep the familiar rule that yellow lines belong on your left, so yellow appearing on the right warns a Vermont driver of sitting in the wrong lane. Yellow on the right at all times describes the wrong way clue on divided highways rather than normal lane keeping, where white separates same direction travel on the right. During a nighttime taper, glance down and confirm yellow stays left and white stays right before trusting the shifted lane path.

   Study this in the handbook: Road signs

7. 7. What must a Vermont driver avoid doing to a crosswalk while stopped or waiting to turn?

   1. Stopping within 100 feet of the marked crosswalk stripes
   2. Blocking the crosswalk with any part of the vehicle
   3. Turning right across an empty crosswalk
   4. Pausing beside the crosswalk at a signal
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   Blocking the crosswalk with any part of the vehicle. A stopped or turning Vermont driver must not block a crosswalk with all or part of the vehicle, because the obstruction forces pedestrians around the car into a dangerous position. Pausing beside a crosswalk leaves the walking path open, while creeping onto the stripes during a turn wait seals that path and pushes walkers toward live lanes. At a red light, halt behind the crosswalk stripes even if that leaves a gap to the intersection, keeping the walking corridor fully open.

   Study this in the handbook: Right of way rules

8. 8. At Vermont railroad crossings, what passing action is separately illegal?

   1. Passing large trucks on straight rural roads at night
   2. Passing another vehicle at a railroad crossing
   3. Passing bicycles with four feet of clearance
   4. Passing other cars where broken lines allow
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   Passing another vehicle at a railroad crossing. Beyond the gate ban, Vermont makes passing another vehicle at a railroad crossing independently illegal, since the maneuver places a car beside another where a train approach demands instant stopping. Four foot bicycle passes and broken line zones describe lawful passing settings, which the crossing environment cancels entirely for its duration. Settle into single file well before the rails and resume normal passing judgment only after every track and signal clears behind you.

   Study this in the handbook: School buses and railroad crossings

9. 9. Why should a driver remove unnecessary weight from a vehicle in Vermont green driving guidance?

   1. Extra weight makes the engine work harder and uses more fuel
   2. Extra weight raises the vehicle speed on Interstate hills
   3. Extra weight keeps the tires from wearing on long trips
   4. Extra weight improves the grip of the vehicle in winter
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   Extra weight makes the engine work harder and uses more fuel. Unnecessary weight, such as unneeded items in the trunk and a lot of luggage on a roof rack, makes the engine work harder and consumes more fuel. Removing that weight is one way to travel light and lower fuel use. Extra weight does not raise Interstate speed, spare the tires, or improve winter grip in this guidance. Before a trip, clear items you do not need from the trunk and avoid carrying a heavy load on the roof.

10. 10. What exemption do Vermont rider course graduates earn?

    1. Exemption from state written and skill exams for the motorcycle endorsement
    2. Exemption from holding any driver license during the first year
    3. Free registration for the motorcycle for one year
    4. Exemption from helmet rules on Vermont highways
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    Exemption from state written and skill exams for the motorcycle endorsement. Completing the Vermont Rider Education Program Basic Rider Course exempts the student from state written and skill exams for a motorcycle endorsement, with motorcycles, books, and helmets provided. License and registration duties survive the course, since the exemption reaches only the two endorsement examinations the training curriculum already covers rigorously. Carry the completion record to the DMV so the endorsement issues without duplicate testing of the same classroom and riding skills.

11. 11. Which winter surfaces freeze first according to Vermont guidance?

    1. Straight Interstate lanes freeze first
    2. Gravel road shoulders freeze first
    3. Bridges, ramps, and overpasses freeze first
    4. Tunnel floors freeze first in winter
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    Bridges, ramps, and overpasses freeze first. Black ice forms quickly as sleet, freezing rain, or snow begins, and bridges, ramps, and overpasses freeze first among Vermont road surfaces. Straight lanes sit on insulating ground, while elevated structures lose heat from beneath as well as above, icing while adjoining pavement still looks wet only. Ease off before every winter bridge deck even when the approach road grips, since the surface change arrives exactly mid span.

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

12. 12. How should a lap safety belt fit in Vermont guidance?

    1. Loosely across the stomach above the hips
    2. High across the upper legs near the waist
    3. Snugly across the hips, not over the stomach
    4. Behind the back so the chest can move freely
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    Snugly across the hips, not over the stomach. Lap belts should fit snugly across the hips, not over the stomach. The hips can take crash forces better than the soft stomach area, and a snug low belt holds the body in place. A loose stomach position, a high leg position, or a belt routed behind the back lets the body slide or fold in a crash. Settle the lap belt low and snug before driving, and keep the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest.

    Study this in the handbook: Safety belts and child restraints

13. 13. What should a Vermont driver avoid doing when approaching a bicyclist?

    1. Slowing down gradually while approaching the rider
    2. Honking unless there is good cause to warn them
    3. Preparing to stop if the rider swerves
    4. Giving the rider extra room when passing
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    Honking unless there is good cause to warn them. Vermont advises against honking at a bicyclist without good cause, because a loud blast can startle the rider into losing control beside your vehicle. Slowing, preparing to stop, and granting room all protect the rider, while the horn used casually trades a minor delay for a wobble into your path. Reserve the horn for a genuine warning, such as a rider drifting unaware toward your lane, and otherwise pass quietly with space.

    Study this in the handbook: School buses and railroad crossings

14. 14. How does carrying a passenger change a motorcycle handling in Vermont guidance?

    1. Balance is harder, stopping grows longer, maneuverability drops
    2. Balance improves and stopping grows shorter
    3. Stopping distance shrinks and maneuverability rises
    4. Maneuverability rises and balance grows easier
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    Balance is harder, stopping grows longer, maneuverability drops. A passenger makes motorcycle balance harder, lengthens stopping distance, and reduces maneuverability, so Vermont drivers should predict more problems near intersections with two riders aboard. Extra weight does not sharpen balance or halve stopping room, and expecting nimble dodges from a loaded motorcycle misjudges its reduced agility. Give a two up motorcycle added following space at junction approaches, where its longer stop and slower swerve matter most.

    Study this in the handbook: Bicyclists, motorcycles, trucks and animals

15. 15. Across the street from a fire station driveway with signs posted, how far away must a Vermont driver park?

    1. At least 20 feet from the driveway
    2. At least 30 feet from the driveway
    3. At least 6 feet from the driveway
    4. At least 75 feet from the driveway
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    At least 75 feet from the driveway. On the opposite curb from posted station doors, parking must stay seventy five feet clear, since engines turning out need the full width of the roadway to straighten up. Twenty feet guards the station side of the street only, and parking that close on the opposite curb would still block the turning path of a ladder truck leaving the bay. Check for the posted signs opposite the station doors, then measure the longer seventy five foot clearance before setting the brake.

    Study this in the handbook: Parking rules

16. 16. What tire tread test does Vermont describe with a penny?

    1. If Lincoln's head is fully hidden, replace the tires
    2. If all of Lincoln head shows in the groove, tires are too worn
    3. The penny coin measures the air pressure inside the tire
    4. Use a dime in the groove instead of a penny coin
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    If all of Lincoln head shows in the groove, tires are too worn. The penny test places Lincoln head first into the deepest groove, and visible full head means the tread has worn too thin for safe or legal driving in Vermont. Hidden head indicates remaining depth instead, reversing the reading, while pressure checks belong to gauges and door placards rather than coin tests. Replace tires at the wear bars, keep inflation correct, and never mix different tire types on the same vehicle.

    Study this in the handbook: Equipment, inspection and maintenance

17. 17. What restraint does a Vermont child over two but under five need?

    1. A booster seat used without a harness for the child
    2. An adult safety belt worn alone by the child
    3. A lap belt worn alone across the child hips
    4. A federally approved rear or forward facing car seat with a harness
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    A federally approved rear or forward facing car seat with a harness. A child over two but under five years of age must be properly secured in a federally approved rear facing or forward facing car seat with a harness. A booster without a harness, an adult belt alone, and a lap belt alone serve other ages or fall short of the harness rule for this age group. Fit the harness to the child and install the seat as its maker directs. Free inspection sites can help check that the seat suits the car.

    Study this in the handbook: Safety belts and child restraints

18. 18. How far ahead must a driver be able to see when driving at night in Vermont?

    1. One second of travel ahead of the vehicle.
    2. Two seconds of travel ahead of the vehicle.
    3. Four seconds of travel ahead of the vehicle.
    4. Three seconds of travel ahead of the vehicle.
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    Four seconds of travel ahead of the vehicle.. The Vermont night-driving rule requires a driver always to see four seconds ahead. That gives enough visible roadway to manage speed and stop within the space illuminated. At 40 miles per hour with low beams, a driver who cannot see far enough ahead is overdriving the headlights and may not avoid a collision. One, two, or three seconds provides less than the four-second requirement. Four seconds is the minimum stated measure for the visible road ahead.

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

19. 19. What does Vermont advise about eating and drinking while driving?

    1. Eat only foods that need no utensils to handle
    2. Drink only through a secured straw while driving
    3. Eat during straight stretches of open highway
    4. Avoid eating and drinking while driving
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    Avoid eating and drinking while driving. Vermont advises against eating and drinking while driving at all, because handling food takes hands and eyes away from traffic at unpredictable moments. Simple foods and secured straws reduce the mess without removing the distraction, and straight highway stretches can still produce a sudden stop ahead. Keep any food carried in the vehicle secured and drinks seated in holders, then eat after parking rather than between bites at speed.

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

20. 20. What does alcohol do to a driver's feelings and speed sense in Vermont guidance?

    1. Feelings grow sharper and travel speed seems much faster than it is
    2. Speed judgment improves after a single drink
    3. Feelings are suppressed, so the driver may not realize they are speeding
    4. Caution grows stronger after drinking begins
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    Feelings are suppressed, so the driver may not realize they are speeding. Alcohol suppresses feelings and senses, so a drinking driver may not feel speed and may not realize the vehicle is speeding until far beyond a safe pace. Sharpened caution reverses alcohol pharmacology, since the drug depresses judgment, vision, concentration, comprehension, and reaction time together rather than improving any driving sense. If speed awareness feels strangely calm after drinking, treat that calm as impairment itself and hand the keys to a sober driver.

    Study this in the handbook: Alcohol, drugs and implied consent