VERMONT PERMIT TEST QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
reaction time - Correct Answers -The distance your vehicle travels from the moment you
see danger until you step on the brake
4 second rule - Correct Answers -What is an estimated safe distance between vehicles?
more than 4 seconds - Correct Answers -In less than perfect driving conditions (i.e. rain,
snow), your following distance should be:
Where to start driving - Correct Answers -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 - Correct Answers -Where is the proper hand placement on a
steering wheel
Before driving you should: - Correct Answers -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 - Correct Answers -A flashing yellow light
at an intersection means:
under no circumstances - Correct Answers -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 - Correct Answers -A solid yellow arrow means:
15 feet - Correct Answers -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: - Correct Answers -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 - Correct Answers -allow more than four
seconds following distance
when passing a motorcycle - Correct Answers -move lanes completely
when driving with large trucks - Correct Answers -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 - Correct Answers -0.8
children in car seats - Correct Answers -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 - Correct Answers -provide information for drivers
when approaching an intersection you wish to make a left at you must - Correct
Answers -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 - Correct Answers -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 - Correct Answers -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: - Correct Answers -slow down and move to the side of the road
When you are approaching a red light you must - Correct Answers -Stop at either the
stop sign or the cross walk and wait until the green light
A solid red arrow means - Correct Answers -Drivers trying to turn left must stop, and
wait.
railroad crossing ahead - Correct Answers -this sigh means
there is a school ahead - Correct Answers -this sign means
the lane ends - Correct Answers -This sign indicates
, an intersection ahead - Correct Answers -this sign means
do not pass on - Correct Answers -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 - Correct Answers -a civil traffic violation
If you are driving so slowly that traffic is backing up behind you, you should - Correct
Answers -pull off to the right side and let traffic pass
it is best to keep a space cushion - Correct Answers -on all sides of the vehicles
regulatory signs - Correct Answers -indicates what a driver must or must not do
As you drive faster, your tires become less effective - Correct Answers -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 - Correct Answers -Allowing extra travel time, obeying
posted speed limits, using proper turn signals, or all of the above.
Upcoming hill - Correct Answers -This sign means
If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must - Correct Answers -
follow the directions given by the crossing guard
Only children under the age of 18 are required to wear a seat belt - Correct Answers -
Which of the following statements is not true?
1.)Wearing a safety belt helps a driver maintain control of their vehicle
2.)Only children under the age of 18 are required to wear a seat belt
3.)A child safety seat should never be placed in front of an airbag
4.)You lower your risk of being injured or killed in a collision when you wear a safety
belt.
Slippery when wet - Correct Answers -This sign means
no - Correct Answers -Is it legal to cross a double centerline to pass
Low Ground Railroad Crossing - Correct Answers -This sign means
yellow - Correct Answers -Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions are divided by
____ lines.
AND ANSWERS
reaction time - Correct Answers -The distance your vehicle travels from the moment you
see danger until you step on the brake
4 second rule - Correct Answers -What is an estimated safe distance between vehicles?
more than 4 seconds - Correct Answers -In less than perfect driving conditions (i.e. rain,
snow), your following distance should be:
Where to start driving - Correct Answers -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 - Correct Answers -Where is the proper hand placement on a
steering wheel
Before driving you should: - Correct Answers -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 - Correct Answers -A flashing yellow light
at an intersection means:
under no circumstances - Correct Answers -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 - Correct Answers -A solid yellow arrow means:
15 feet - Correct Answers -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: - Correct Answers -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 - Correct Answers -allow more than four
seconds following distance
when passing a motorcycle - Correct Answers -move lanes completely
when driving with large trucks - Correct Answers -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 - Correct Answers -0.8
children in car seats - Correct Answers -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 - Correct Answers -provide information for drivers
when approaching an intersection you wish to make a left at you must - Correct
Answers -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 - Correct Answers -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 - Correct Answers -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: - Correct Answers -slow down and move to the side of the road
When you are approaching a red light you must - Correct Answers -Stop at either the
stop sign or the cross walk and wait until the green light
A solid red arrow means - Correct Answers -Drivers trying to turn left must stop, and
wait.
railroad crossing ahead - Correct Answers -this sigh means
there is a school ahead - Correct Answers -this sign means
the lane ends - Correct Answers -This sign indicates
, an intersection ahead - Correct Answers -this sign means
do not pass on - Correct Answers -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 - Correct Answers -a civil traffic violation
If you are driving so slowly that traffic is backing up behind you, you should - Correct
Answers -pull off to the right side and let traffic pass
it is best to keep a space cushion - Correct Answers -on all sides of the vehicles
regulatory signs - Correct Answers -indicates what a driver must or must not do
As you drive faster, your tires become less effective - Correct Answers -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 - Correct Answers -Allowing extra travel time, obeying
posted speed limits, using proper turn signals, or all of the above.
Upcoming hill - Correct Answers -This sign means
If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must - Correct Answers -
follow the directions given by the crossing guard
Only children under the age of 18 are required to wear a seat belt - Correct Answers -
Which of the following statements is not true?
1.)Wearing a safety belt helps a driver maintain control of their vehicle
2.)Only children under the age of 18 are required to wear a seat belt
3.)A child safety seat should never be placed in front of an airbag
4.)You lower your risk of being injured or killed in a collision when you wear a safety
belt.
Slippery when wet - Correct Answers -This sign means
no - Correct Answers -Is it legal to cross a double centerline to pass
Low Ground Railroad Crossing - Correct Answers -This sign means
yellow - Correct Answers -Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions are divided by
____ lines.
