VT Permit Practice Test 9

All 20 questions in test 9

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1. 1. On a Vermont highway, what do broken white lines separating same-direction lanes mean?

   1. They mark the center between opposing directions of travel
   2. They divide lanes for vehicles traveling in the same direction
   3. They show that the lane is reserved for left turns
   4. They require every driver to stop before crossing
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   They divide lanes for vehicles traveling in the same direction. Vermont uses a broken white line to separate lanes moving the same way. That marking differs from a yellow center line, which separates opposing traffic. It does not reserve a lane for turning, and it does not create a stopping requirement. Identify the traffic beside you: if neighboring lanes carry vehicles in your direction, broken white lines organize those lanes. Check mirrors and blind spots before moving across any lane marking. This distinction helps a driver position the vehicle safely on a multilane road.

2. 2. Where should you stop when a police vehicle is stopping you?

   1. In the left lane beside the police vehicle
   2. In the center median of a divided highway
   3. In the intersection so the officer has a clear view
   4. As close as safely possible to the right side, outside an intersection
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   As close as safely possible to the right side, outside an intersection. The police-stop procedure calls for moving as close as safely possible to the right side of the road. It also specifically says not to stop in an intersection or pull into the center median of a divided highway. Those locations can obstruct traffic or expose both vehicles to unnecessary danger. Choose a visible, safe position at the right edge, keep your belt fastened, limit movement, and wait for the officer’s instructions. The roadway position is part of handling the stop safely.

3. 3. 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. Strong wind is hazardous for all motorists and especially for large vehicles and drivers towing trailers. Vermont identifies slower speeds as the best practice because reduced speed gives more time to correct for gusts, sway, or debris. Cruise control can limit your ability to respond smoothly, and speeding or drafting behind a truck reduces your safety margin. Watch the roadway for fallen trees and wires as well. The practical cue is to slow down before the vehicle begins moving unpredictably.

4. 4. On a four-lane highway, what additional action may Vermont’s Move Over Law require when a stopped emergency vehicle displays flashing lights?

   
   1. Change lanes when it can be done safely
   2. Drive onto the shoulder without checking traffic
   3. Stop in the lane beside the emergency vehicle
   4. Pass the emergency vehicle at the posted speed
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   Change lanes when it can be done safely. On a four-lane highway, Vermont adds a lane-change requirement when a stopped police or emergency vehicle displays the listed flashing lights, provided the move is safe. The shoulder is not a shortcut around the rule, and stopping beside the emergency vehicle can create another obstruction. Passing at the speed limit does not provide the requested protection. First slow down and assess traffic, then change lanes if the maneuver can be completed safely while giving the stopped vehicle more room.

5. 5. Where can a person take Vermont's learner permit test?

   1. Only at a DMV office
   2. Online through the DMV website
   3. Only through a private driving school
   4. At a town clerk's office
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   Online through the DMV website. The learner permit test is administered online through Vermont DMV's website, so an applicant should plan for an online test rather than an office appointment for that step. A DMV office visit is not the route described for taking the permit test. The manual also distinguishes this test from the road test, which still involves an examiner and a vehicle. A useful planning cue is to review the online testing instructions at mydmv.vermont.gov before beginning the application process.

6. 6. 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.

7. 7. How many points does Vermont assess for failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk?

   1. 4 points
   2. 2 points
   3. 6 points
   4. 10 points
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   4 points. Failing to yield the right of way to a pedestrian in a crosswalk is 4 points in Vermont, the same as failing to obey a police officer. Two points is the value for a stop sign or red light violation. Ten points is not a single offense value; it is the total that triggers a suspension notice. Six points is not on the list.

8. 8. What should a Vermont driver do after recognizing a warning sign?

   
   1. Stop in every case before passing the sign
   2. Accelerate to clear the area before the hazard
   3. Slow down and prepare for the condition ahead
   4. Ignore it unless a police officer is present
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   Slow down and prepare for the condition ahead. The manual tells drivers to slow down when warning signs identify danger. The sign does not always require a complete stop, and it certainly does not call for acceleration or waiting for an officer. Read any added safe-speed or distance information, look toward the roadway feature, and keep the vehicle under control as you approach. The useful habit is to treat the sign as advance notice: ease off the accelerator, increase observation, and prepare to respond to the hazard rather than reacting at the last moment.

9. 9. 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.

10. 10. On a four-lane highway, what is required when a stopped emergency vehicle displays flashing lights?

    
    1. Change lanes if possible and safe, while proceeding with caution
    2. Keep the same lane and maintain normal speed
    3. Stop in the travel lane regardless of surrounding traffic
    4. Pass the vehicle on the shoulder without slowing
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    Change lanes if possible and safe, while proceeding with caution. For a stopped police or emergency vehicle with flashing lights, drivers must proceed with caution and slow down. On a four-lane highway, the manual adds a lane change when it can be completed safely. Normal speed leaves workers and responders exposed, and stopping in the travel lane can create a rear-end hazard. The shoulder is not a permission to pass quickly. Check traffic, move away when safe, and reduce speed if a lane change cannot be made.

11. 11. If a vehicle is parked on a two-lane Vermont road, how close must its right wheels be to the road edge or curb?

    
    1. Within 6 inches
    2. Within 36 inches
    3. Within 24 inches
    4. Within 12 inches
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    Within 12 inches. On a two-lane road, Vermont requires the right wheels of a parked vehicle to be within 12 inches of the right side of the road or curb. The one-foot distance keeps the vehicle out of the travel path while avoiding an unnecessary claim that it must touch the curb. The one-way-road rule also uses 12 inches, but references the side of that road. The cue is one foot from the edge and facing the traffic flow.

12. 12. In fatal crashes between cars and large trucks, who does the Vermont manual say usually caused the crash?

    1. The truck driver in most cases
    2. In more than 70 percent, the driver of the other vehicle, not the truck driver
    3. Both drivers equally
    4. Road conditions in most cases
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    In more than 70 percent, the driver of the other vehicle, not the truck driver. In more than 70 percent of fatal crashes involving automobiles and trucks, it was the driver of the other vehicle, not the truck driver, who caused the crash. Car drivers cut in front of trucks, linger in their blind spots, and misjudge how long a truck needs to stop. Stay out of the no zones, pass promptly, and leave room when a truck is backing or turning.

13. 13. What does the Vermont manual tell parents about supervised practice for a teen driver?

    1. Give the teen plenty of supervised practice, even more than the required 40 hours
    2. Practice only in daylight
    3. Stop at exactly 40 hours
    4. Let the teen practice alone after 10 hours
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    Give the teen plenty of supervised practice, even more than the required 40 hours. The manual's chapter for parents and guardians urges them to assure their teen has plenty of chances to practice supervised driving, even more than the required 40 hours. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death and injury for teenagers, and skill comes from varied experience in traffic, at night and in bad weather. The 40 hours is a floor, not a target.

14. 14. What must a driver do when facing a solid red left turn arrow?

    1. Enter the intersection and wait there for green
    2. Turn after yielding to oncoming traffic
    3. Proceed straight through the intersection
    4. Stop and wait without entering to turn
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    Stop and wait without entering to turn. A solid red arrow requires a left turning driver to stop and wait. Do not enter the intersection to turn while that arrow is displayed. Yielding and turning describes a different permissive signal, while proceeding straight or waiting inside the intersection disregards the red arrow's restriction. Stay behind the stop line, monitor the signal, and move only when a legal indication permits the movement. The word solid matters: a flashing indication can have a different rule, but a steady red arrow is a clear command to remain out of the intersection.

15. 15. In Vermont, a child under eight who is not in a harnessed car seat must ride how?

    1. With the adult seat belt only
    2. In the front seat
    3. Properly secured in a booster seat
    4. In any seat with the belt behind the arm
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    Properly secured in a booster seat. A child under eight years of age who is not properly secured in a harnessed car seat must be properly secured in a booster seat. The booster raises the child so the lap belt sits on the hips and the shoulder belt crosses the chest instead of the neck. Children under two ride rear facing with a harness, and a child under 13 should ride in the back seat if practical.

16. 16. What does Vermont's implied consent law mean for a licensed driver?

    1. The driver may refuse every test if the vehicle is parked
    2. The driver agrees that a license can never be suspended for refusing a test
    3. The driver agrees to take an alcohol or drug test when an officer asks based on suspected impairment
    4. The driver must take a test only after a criminal conviction
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    The driver agrees to take an alcohol or drug test when an officer asks based on suspected impairment. By accepting a license, a driver is treated as agreeing to say yes to a test when a police officer thinks alcohol or other drugs may be affecting driving. Refusal is not consequence-free: the manual says the license will be lost for at least six months. The rule does not wait for a criminal conviction, and it is not a general permission to refuse whenever a vehicle is stopped. The key cue is license possession carries this testing obligation.

17. 17. In which direction does traffic proceed through a Vermont roundabout?

    1. Counter clockwise, with entering and exiting traffic making right turns
    2. Clockwise, with left turns at each exit
    3. Straight through without turning
    4. Counter clockwise, but entering traffic has priority
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    Counter clockwise, with entering and exiting traffic making right turns. A Vermont roundabout is designed so traffic enters and exits through right turns and proceeds counter clockwise. Drivers must yield to traffic already circulating, enter only through a safe gap, and yield to pedestrians and bicyclists. The clockwise option reverses the intended flow, while the priority option ignores the yield requirement. Reduce speed on approach, choose the lane directed by signs or markings, and signal your intention to exit when leaving the circle.

18. 18. 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.

19. 19. When turning left in Vermont, which road user has the right-of-way over the turning driver?

    
    1. No one, because the left-turning vehicle entered first
    2. A vehicle behind the turner that is changing lanes
    3. A driver approaching from a private driveway behind the turner
    4. An oncoming motor vehicle or bicyclist
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    An oncoming motor vehicle or bicyclist. A left turn must wait for oncoming traffic, including either a motor vehicle or a bicyclist. The behind-the-turner choices describe road users who do not erase the oncoming user's priority. The manual also reminds drivers to yield to pedestrians crossing the street being entered. A concrete cue is to scan the path you will cross before turning: if an oncoming vehicle or bicycle is present, keep the wheels straight and wait for a clear opening.

20. 20. What general meaning should a driver recognize from a rectangular white regulatory sign?

    
    1. It identifies a scenic attraction
    2. It states something drivers must or must not do
    3. It gives a warning about wildlife only
    4. It marks a temporary detour in every case
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    It states something drivers must or must not do. Rectangular signs with white backgrounds are regulatory signs in Vermont. They tell drivers what they must or must not do, including speed limits, turning rules, passing laws, and other directions. A scenic attraction is informational, and a wildlife warning belongs to the warning category. A white rectangle is not automatically a temporary detour marker. When wording is difficult to read, the shape and color still provide a useful category cue, but the displayed instruction remains binding.