VT Permit Practice Test 22

All 20 questions in test 22

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1. 1. Why open a downwind window slightly while running the engine stranded in snow?

   1. To hear rescue vehicles approaching through the storm sooner
   2. For ventilation against carbon monoxide poisoning
   3. To cool warm air inside the cabin
   4. To keep the inside windshield clear of frost
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   For ventilation against carbon monoxide poisoning. Ventilation through a slightly opened downwind window plus a snow cleared exhaust pipe protects stranded occupants from carbon monoxide poisoning while the heater runs. Hearing rescuers and cabin cooling are side effects at best, since the invisible exhaust gas threat drives both the window gap and the pipe clearing chores. Each engine cycle, step out briefly to scoop the tailpipe free, then settle back with that small downwind opening maintained.

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

2. 2. With no sidewalks, which side should a Vermont pedestrian walk on?

   1. The left side of the road facing traffic
   2. The right side moving with traffic flow
   3. Either side of the road after dark with a light
   4. The center of quiet rural roads at night
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   The left side of the road facing traffic. Without sidewalks, Vermont pedestrians walk as far left as possible facing traffic, so walker and driver see each other early and the walker can step aside for any vehicle. Walking right with your back turned hides approaching vehicles until they arrive, removing the very warning the facing traffic position is designed to provide. On a sidewalkless road at dusk, hug the left verge facing headlights and add light colored or reflective clothing plus a carried light.

   Study this in the handbook: School buses and railroad crossings

3. 3. How do temporary work zone markings separate traffic directions?

   1. Yellow for same direction lanes, white for opposing lanes
   2. Orange markings for lanes in both directions
   3. Blue lines between lanes in opposite directions
   4. White for same direction lanes, yellow for opposite directions
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   White for same direction lanes, yellow for opposite directions. Temporary work zone markings preserve the standard code, white between lanes moving the same direction and yellow between opposing flows, even when lanes shift around construction. Swapping those colors would put opposing traffic on the wrong reference line, and orange belongs to warning devices and signs rather than lane separation paint. In a shifted alignment, trust color over old lane habits and keep yellow continuously along your left shoulder side.

   Study this in the handbook: Road signs

4. 4. How should a Vermont driver pass another vehicle at night when a warning helps?

   1. Flash the hazard lights twice in quick succession to warn the driver
   2. Sound the horn three times before moving into the passing lane
   3. Hold the high beams on behind the other vehicle
   4. Blink headlights from low to high to low to warn the driver ahead
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   Blink headlights from low to high to low to warn the driver ahead. At night, a driver who intends to pass may blink the headlights from low to high and back to low to warn the driver ahead. The signal is a brief change in beam, not a continuous glare, hazard-light flash, or series of horn blasts. After giving the warning, the driver still needs a clear passing opportunity and must complete the maneuver safely. The light pattern communicates the intention before the vehicle moves left.

   Study this in the handbook: Highway markings and passing

5. 5. How must bicyclists ride relative to traffic in Vermont?

   1. Against traffic along the left edge
   2. On sidewalks moving against traffic
   3. With traffic on the right side of the road
   4. In the center of the travel lane at all times
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   With traffic on the right side of the road. Bicyclists ride with traffic on the right side of the road in Vermont, following the same direction and signal rules as other vehicle operators on the roadway. Against traffic riding hides the bicycle where drivers least expect movement, and sidewalk center habits ignore the with traffic positioning the rule prescribes. Drivers should scan the right edge for riders moving their same direction, especially before right turns across that line of travel.

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

6. 6. What should a caller report about a dangerous railroad crossing condition in Vermont?

   1. Call the emergency sign number and give the posted crossing number
   2. Call any tow company and give the name of the road
   3. Note only the road name and wait beside the tracks
   4. Wait for the next train crew and tell them in person
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   Call the emergency sign number and give the posted crossing number. If a dangerous condition exists at a rail crossing, call the number listed on the emergency sign and give the posted crossing number. That number lets the rail company identify the exact hazard and stop or reroute approaching rail traffic until the hazard is removed. A road name alone can fit more than one crossing, and waiting for a crew delays the warning. Step clear of the tracks to make the call and stay in a safe place.

   Study this in the handbook: School buses and railroad crossings

7. 7. What skid warning difference does Vermont note for front wheel drive vehicles?

   1. They always signal a skid long before it starts
   2. A skid may begin with no warning the driver can feel
   3. They cannot skid on snow covered roads at all
   4. They need faster driving to keep traction in snow and ice
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   A skid may begin with no warning the driver can feel. A rear wheel drive vehicle often telegraphs the start of a skid through the seat, while a front wheel drive vehicle may give no such warning before grip is lost. Better snow handling can hide that silence and tempt a driver to carry extra speed. Treat the absence of warning as a reason for earlier slowing on snow, ice, rain, gravel, and wet leaves, not as proof that traction remains secure.

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

8. 8. What should a driver expect in the brake pedal when anti-lock brakes are working?

   1. The pedal will stay completely still and silent
   2. The pedal must be pumped to keep brakes working
   3. The pedal will sink slowly to the floor
   4. Noise and vibration in the brake pedal
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   Noise and vibration in the brake pedal. Anti-lock brakes allow a driver to brake and steer at the same time. When the system works, the driver should expect noise and vibration in the brake pedal. That feeling is normal and is not a sign to lift off the pedal. Pumping the brake or taking the foot off can disengage the anti-lock system. Hold steady brake pressure, steer around the hazard if a path is open, and follow the vehicle owner manual for the system.

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

9. 9. How many points does Vermont assess for failing to yield to an ambulance, fire truck, or police officer?

   1. 2 points
   2. 4 points
   3. 5 points
   4. 8 points
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   5 points. Vermont assigns five points for failing to yield the right of way to an ambulance, fire truck, or police officer. Four points applies to failing to obey a police officer and to failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Two points is listed for offenses such as driving without a license or failing to stop at a stop sign or red light. Eight points is not the point value given for this emergency-vehicle violation.

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

10. 10. What should a Vermont driver do when backing in or out of a driveway with children around?

    1. Back out quickly before children can move nearby
    2. Rely only on the rear camera screen while backing
    3. Honk once and then reverse steadily onward without stopping
    4. Be extra watchful; children may run or play behind the vehicle
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    Be extra watchful; children may run or play behind the vehicle. Backing in or out of a driveway in Vermont demands extra watchfulness because children may run behind or be playing directly behind the vehicle out of mirror view. Cameras narrow but do not erase the blind zone at bumper height, and a single horn note cannot clear a child who freezes or darts unexpectedly. Walk the rear path before reversing where children play nearby, then back slowly with windows down and repeated shoulder checks.

    Study this in the handbook: School buses and railroad crossings

11. 11. A driver parks on a one-way road in Vermont. What is the greatest distance the vehicle may sit from the side of the road?

    1. 3 feet from the side of the road
    2. 12 inches from the side of the road
    3. 24 inches from the side of the road
    4. 18 inches from the side of the road
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    12 inches from the side of the road. On a one way road the vehicle must sit within twelve inches of the side of the road. That tight position keeps the parked car out of the single lane of travel. Three feet and twenty four inches both leave the car standing too far into the road, and eighteen inches also passes the limit. After you stop, look along the side of the car and check that only a narrow strip of pavement shows between the tires and the edge.

    Study this in the handbook: Parking rules

12. 12. When may a driver pass another vehicle by driving off the pavement in Vermont?

    1. Under no conditions; off-pavement passing is barred
    2. When the paved shoulder is wide, paved, and fully clear
    3. When the vehicle ahead is turning left slowly
    4. When no oncoming traffic is visible ahead
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    Under no conditions; off-pavement passing is barred. Vermont bars passing by driving off the pavement or the main traveled part of the road, with no exception for a wide shoulder or a slow left turning vehicle ahead. The shoulder can hide soft edges, drains, and people, and it sits outside the surface built for passing loads at speed. Even with no oncoming traffic visible, the lawful choices remain waiting behind the turner or passing on the left where pavement and room allow.

    Study this in the handbook: Highway markings and passing

13. 13. What driving record must an under-18 Vermont permit applicant show for the prior two years?

    1. No more than two violations in two years
    2. A clean driving record over the previous two years
    3. A record checked only since age fourteen
    4. No record check for a first time applicant
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    A clean driving record over the previous two years. An individual under eighteen must have maintained a clean driving record in the previous two years to apply for a Learner Permit. Clean means the record does not show the problems that would require added waiting, and recalls, suspensions, or revocations can bring a longer wait. Two violations would not be a clean record, and a first application does not skip the check. If any recall or suspension falls in those two years, contact the department before applying.

    Study this in the handbook: Learner's Permit and Junior Driver's License

14. 14. If friends warn you against driving after drinking, what does Vermont advise?

    1. Take their concern seriously and do not drive
    2. Drive slowly home by quiet back roads
    3. Drink coffee and judge your own fitness
    4. Let the friend who drank least drive everyone home quickly
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    Take their concern seriously and do not drive. Friends warning a drinker against driving deserve a serious hearing in Vermont guidance, since outside observers often spot impairment the drinker cannot judge personally. Back road crawling still puts an impaired driver at the wheel, and self reassessment after coffee repeats the judgment failure alcohol already created. Hand over the keys, accept the offered couch or ride, and thank the friend whose warning interrupted a dangerous plan.

15. 15. Your phone rings while driving in Vermont. What does the manual advise?

    1. Answer quickly and keep the call as short as possible
    2. Do not answer; let the caller leave a message
    3. Answer only if the incoming call looks important
    4. Answer and put the call on speaker at once
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    Do not answer; let the caller leave a message. Vermont advises letting a ringing phone go to a message while driving, then returning the call after stopping in a safe location. A short call or a speaker call still divides attention during the seconds when traffic can change, and judging importance requires looking at the phone in the first place. The message will wait without risk, while the road ahead will not pause for the conversation.

16. 16. What Interstate scanning habit heads Vermont safe driving list for Interstates?

    1. Fix your eyes steadily on the vehicle ahead of you
    2. Check mirrors only when exiting
    3. Keep eyes moving and check mirrors often
    4. Watch only traffic in the left lane
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    Keep eyes moving and check mirrors often. Safe Interstate driving in Vermont begins with eyes kept moving and mirrors checked often, building the awareness that high speed and long distances constantly consume. A fixed stare at the vehicle ahead misses merging, braking, and shoulder events developing in the wider field the Interstate presents at every mile. Pair that scan with the four second rule, adding space on wet or slippery pavement where Interstate stopping distances stretch furthest.

17. 17. What may a Vermont road test parallel parking setup include?

    1. No vehicle at the front of the space on the course
    2. A rear vehicle parked tight against the space
    3. Only a front vehicle available, with the same procedure followed
    4. Traffic cones placed where the front vehicle would be
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    Only a front vehicle available, with the same procedure followed. On the road test, an applicant may be required to parallel park with only a front vehicle available, and the same procedures still apply. The driver signals, stops alongside that front vehicle at the proper distance, checks traffic and pedestrians in all directions, and checks the blind spot before backing. An empty course, a tight rear vehicle, or cones in place of the front vehicle do not describe that setup. Follow the full procedure even with one vehicle as the reference.

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

18. 18. Which approach does Vermont prohibit before a right turn?

    1. Swinging the vehicle left before turning right is prohibited.
    2. Moving toward the right side before turning right is prohibited.
    3. Slowing gradually while approaching the right turn is prohibited.
    4. Searching the intersection before starting the right turn is prohibited.
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    Swinging the vehicle left before turning right is prohibited.. Before a right turn, Vermont tells the driver to stay near the right side and not swing left. The leftward movement can mislead other road users about the vehicle's path. Saying that moving toward the right side, slowing gradually, or searching the intersection is prohibited reverses other instructions in the same passage. The prohibited movement is the unnecessary left swing, not the normal positioning, slowing, or visual check used to prepare for the turn.

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

19. 19. What phone handling does Vermont advise after deciding a call is necessary?

    1. Answer each incoming call as briefly as possible
    2. Make the call quickly while stopped at the next red light
    3. Use speaker mode while holding the phone in one hand
    4. Ask a passenger to call, or stop at a safe place before calling
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    Ask a passenger to call, or stop at a safe place before calling. A necessary call goes to a passenger for dialing or waits until the vehicle stops at a safe place in Vermont device guidance for drivers on public highways. Red light calls remain inside the statutory ban including stationary vehicles, and brief answers still divide attention during the junction phase ahead. Let incoming calls fall to messages, secure the phone against becoming a crash projectile, and return calls once legally parked.

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

20. 20. What does Vermont say a license represents for its holder?

    1. A right that cannot be suspended by the state government at all
    2. A lifetime property interest owned by the person who holds it
    3. A privilege earned by demonstrating safe driving skills
    4. A permit that stays valid in every other country in the world
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    A privilege earned by demonstrating safe driving skills. Having a license is a privilege, earned by demonstrating driving skills in a manner that shows the driver is proficient and safe. Keeping that privilege calls for safe and responsible driving afterward. It is not a right that can never be suspended, a lifetime property interest, or a permit valid in every country. Violations, recalls, and suspensions can take the privilege away. Treat each trip as proof that the skills and judgment behind the license still hold.