Vermont Permit test questions with correct
answers.
reaction time
The distance your vehicle travels from the moment you see danger until you step on the brake
4 second rule
What is an estimated safe distance between vehicles?
more than 4 seconds
In less than perfect driving conditions (i.e. rain, snow), your following distance should be:
Where to start driving
In empty parking lots, or low-traffic roads. If you are driving slow and causing a traffic pile-up, pull over
and let traffic pass
9 and 3 or 8 and 4
Where is the proper hand placement on a steering wheel
Before driving you should:
1.)Adjust the seat properly
2.)Adjust all mirrors
3.)Test the foot and parking/emergency brakes
4.)Adjust and fasten the safety belt.
5.)Lock the doors
6.) Turn on the headlights
slow down and cross the intersection carefully
A flashing yellow light at an intersection means:
under no circumstances
You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing:
prepare to stop or complete a left turn
A solid yellow arrow means:
15 feet
Drivers have to stop no less than _______ fom a rail road when they see the gates closing, they see or
hear a train, or there is a stop sign
bicyclists:
,legally have the right of way, so you must move as far to the right as safely possible to avoid them
when driving with a motorcycles you should
allow more than four seconds following distance
when passing a motorcycle
move lanes completely
when driving with large trucks
be aware that they have giant blind spots in the front back and sides called no zones, so try not to be in
the no zones. Be aware that if you can't see their side mirrors, that they can't see you
The law is if a person's blood alcohol concentration of ___ or more is driving under the influence
0.8
children in car seats
When children grow out of their rear facing carseats they must ride in forward facing ones, until they
reach the upper height and weight limits
highway markings
provide information for drivers
when approaching an intersection you wish to make a left at you must
Well ahead of your turn look for any following vehicles move within one foot of the center line signal 3
to 5 seconds in advance, check your mirrors, and make sure there is no one trying to pass you on your
left., enter just right of the centerline, After check mirrors and return to the center. On a multilane make
sure you are in the left lane before you turn.
12 inches
A vehicle parked on a 2-lane road must have the right wheels within __________ of the right side of the
road or the curb.
Traffic and emergency vehicles
In a roundabout what must drivers yield to?
if you see or hear an emergency vehicle or police vehicle approaching in emergency mode, you must:
slow down and move to the side of the road
When you are approaching a red light you must
Stop at either the stop sign or the cross walk and wait until the green light
A solid red arrow means
Drivers trying to turn left must stop, and wait.
, railroad crossing ahead
this sigh means
there is a school ahead
this sign means
the lane ends
This sign indicates
an intersection ahead
this sign means
do not pass on
Hills, Curves, Railroads, Intersections, or if you see a sign saying "changed path ahead"
People under 21 operating a vehicle with an blood alcohol concentration 0.2 or more can receive
a civil traffic violation
If you are driving so slowly that traffic is backing up behind you, you should
pull off to the right side and let traffic pass
it is best to keep a space cushion
on all sides of the vehicles
regulatory signs
indicates what a driver must or must not do
As you drive faster, your tires become less effective
Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway?
1.)As you drive faster, your tires become less effective.
2.)Deep water is less dangerous than shallow water.
3.)As you decrease your speed, the roadway becomes more slippery.
4.)Water does not affect cars with good tires.
road rage maybe be reduced by
Allowing extra travel time, obeying posted speed limits, using proper turn signals, or all of the above.
Upcoming hill
This sign means
If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must
follow the directions given by the crossing guard
answers.
reaction time
The distance your vehicle travels from the moment you see danger until you step on the brake
4 second rule
What is an estimated safe distance between vehicles?
more than 4 seconds
In less than perfect driving conditions (i.e. rain, snow), your following distance should be:
Where to start driving
In empty parking lots, or low-traffic roads. If you are driving slow and causing a traffic pile-up, pull over
and let traffic pass
9 and 3 or 8 and 4
Where is the proper hand placement on a steering wheel
Before driving you should:
1.)Adjust the seat properly
2.)Adjust all mirrors
3.)Test the foot and parking/emergency brakes
4.)Adjust and fasten the safety belt.
5.)Lock the doors
6.) Turn on the headlights
slow down and cross the intersection carefully
A flashing yellow light at an intersection means:
under no circumstances
You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing:
prepare to stop or complete a left turn
A solid yellow arrow means:
15 feet
Drivers have to stop no less than _______ fom a rail road when they see the gates closing, they see or
hear a train, or there is a stop sign
bicyclists:
,legally have the right of way, so you must move as far to the right as safely possible to avoid them
when driving with a motorcycles you should
allow more than four seconds following distance
when passing a motorcycle
move lanes completely
when driving with large trucks
be aware that they have giant blind spots in the front back and sides called no zones, so try not to be in
the no zones. Be aware that if you can't see their side mirrors, that they can't see you
The law is if a person's blood alcohol concentration of ___ or more is driving under the influence
0.8
children in car seats
When children grow out of their rear facing carseats they must ride in forward facing ones, until they
reach the upper height and weight limits
highway markings
provide information for drivers
when approaching an intersection you wish to make a left at you must
Well ahead of your turn look for any following vehicles move within one foot of the center line signal 3
to 5 seconds in advance, check your mirrors, and make sure there is no one trying to pass you on your
left., enter just right of the centerline, After check mirrors and return to the center. On a multilane make
sure you are in the left lane before you turn.
12 inches
A vehicle parked on a 2-lane road must have the right wheels within __________ of the right side of the
road or the curb.
Traffic and emergency vehicles
In a roundabout what must drivers yield to?
if you see or hear an emergency vehicle or police vehicle approaching in emergency mode, you must:
slow down and move to the side of the road
When you are approaching a red light you must
Stop at either the stop sign or the cross walk and wait until the green light
A solid red arrow means
Drivers trying to turn left must stop, and wait.
, railroad crossing ahead
this sigh means
there is a school ahead
this sign means
the lane ends
This sign indicates
an intersection ahead
this sign means
do not pass on
Hills, Curves, Railroads, Intersections, or if you see a sign saying "changed path ahead"
People under 21 operating a vehicle with an blood alcohol concentration 0.2 or more can receive
a civil traffic violation
If you are driving so slowly that traffic is backing up behind you, you should
pull off to the right side and let traffic pass
it is best to keep a space cushion
on all sides of the vehicles
regulatory signs
indicates what a driver must or must not do
As you drive faster, your tires become less effective
Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway?
1.)As you drive faster, your tires become less effective.
2.)Deep water is less dangerous than shallow water.
3.)As you decrease your speed, the roadway becomes more slippery.
4.)Water does not affect cars with good tires.
road rage maybe be reduced by
Allowing extra travel time, obeying posted speed limits, using proper turn signals, or all of the above.
Upcoming hill
This sign means
If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must
follow the directions given by the crossing guard
