Vermont Driver’s License & Permit Practice Tests
#1. Which light indicates you should slow down and proceed cautiously at an intersection?
A flashing yellow signal light warns you to be careful. Slow down, scan the intersection, yield to any oncoming vehicles before attempting to make a left turn and proceed with caution. You do not need to stop for a flashing yellow light, but you must slow down and be especially alert before entering the intersection.
#2. Anti-lock brakes are most effective when you:
If your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock brakes use steady brake pressure. Anti-lock brakes allow you to brake and steer at the same time. Don’t pump the brake or take your foot off the brake pedal because it will disengage the anti-lock system.
#3. To back your vehicle safely:
Always be extra watchful when backing in or out of a driveway. Children may run behind or be playing behind your vehicle. Check for traffic in all directions before backing. Be sure to check your blind spots. Look mostly through the rear window while backing. Always back slowly. Remember, when you are backing your vehicle you are responsible for traffic in all directions!
#4. Generally speaking, the bigger trucks are:
Generally speaking, the larger vehicles are:
- The bigger their blind spots.
- The more room they need to turn or change lanes.
- The longer it takes them to stop.
- The longer it takes them to pass.
- The more likely you’re going to be the loser in a collision.
Safely sharing the road with large trucks and buses requires knowledge of their special limitations. When you are near large vehicles on the road, pay special attention.
#5. To turn right at this intersection:
This sign means traffic in the right lane must turn right. Traffic in the left lane should either continue driving straight or turn right.
Drivers must always follow through on the directions that are indicated in the lane they are in. For example, if a driver is driving in a lane with a straight arrow, it is illegal and unsafe to attempt a turn to the right or left once they are at the intersection. A sudden lane change increases the risk of a crash. It is safer to drive around the block and find an alternate route to the destination.
#6. Even if you do not see a train coming at a railroad crossing:
It is against the law to drive your vehicle through, around, or under a closed railroad gate.
#7. Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:
Time is the only way to reduce the effects of alcohol. Drinking coffee, taking a shower, exercising, etc., cannot reduce your BAC or the effects of alcohol.
#8. You see this sign on a vehicle ahead. What does it mean?
Slow-moving vehicles are identified by an orange and red triangular sign mounted on the rear of the vehicle. These signs help motorists recognize the vehicle ahead more quickly.
#9. If your car starts to skid, which is the most common cause?
Most skids are caused by the driver’s failure to react in time to adjust the vehicle’s speed to road and traffic conditions.
#10. The most effective device for reducing the chance of injury in a crash is:
When wearing a safety belt (or seat belt) you are less likely to be injured or killed in a collision. Safety belts make it easier to sit in a safe, comfortable position for better control of the vehicle. Safety belts hold you in the position motor vehicle makers intended you to be. Safety belts keep you inside the vehicle, in one position, rather than being thrown out of the vehicle where the instances of death and serious injury are much greater. The use of safety belts keep occupants in one position within the vehicle where the chances of injury from other occupants is also limited in a crash.
#11. You should not attempt to pass another vehicle:
Do not pass at these locations:
- Hills
- Curves
- Railroad crossings
- Intersections
- If you see a changed path ahead.
#12. You need to drive slower at night because:
Your driving speed needs to be lower at night than it is in the daytime because the distance you can see is limited by your headlight beams.
#13. Where is the pavement marked with the letter R on each side of a large X?
At railroad crossings, the pavement is usually marked with the letter R on each side of a large X (R X R).
#14. The following equipment must be in proper working order for your car to be safe:
Taillights, stop lights, directional lights, and parking lights should always be working properly.
#15. Drivers entering a roundabout:
Drivers must yield the right of way to traffic in the roundabout. Like all intersections, you must also yield to pedestrians and bicyclists when entering or exiting a roundabout.
#16. When you drive through a construction zone, you should:
When you drive through a construction zone, you should watch for workers and equipment on the highway and be prepared to slow down or stop.
#17. Orange road signs indicate:
Work zone signs are orange and diamond or rectangular shaped. They provide important information to help the driver safely drive through the work zone. They warn the driver of hazards ahead, such as closed lanes, detours, rough pavement, or flaggers.
#18. Parking on a crosswalk in the middle of a block is:
Never park on a crosswalk or within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
#19. If a school bus with flashing red lights has stopped on the other side of a divided highway, you should:
Once the red warning lights have been activated you must stop your vehicle. Even in a schoolyard, you must not pass a stopped school bus with its alternately flashing red warning lights activated. There are a few exceptions where a stop is not necessary. You do not have to stop on a divided highway if the school bus is traveling in the opposite direction. A concrete barrier may be used to separate traffic from the bus, and you are not required to stop.
#20. The four-second method is a way for you to determine:
How do you know if you drivetoo close to the vehicle in front of you? Using the 4-second method, you should have enough space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you in case you must stop quickly. However, if you drivein poor road conditions, when visibility is poor or driving at higher speeds, you should allow more than four seconds of following distance. The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you should be determined by speed and existing conditions.
| This Vermont Permit Practice Test | |
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| Questions per test: | 20 |
| Question pool: | 500+ |
| Type of test: | Random multiple-choice |
| The Official Vermont Written Knowledge Test | |
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| Questions on real exam: | 20 questions |
| Passing score: | 80 percent |
| Correct answers to pass: | 16 |
| Allotted time to complete test: | No limit |
| Wait time before retest: | 1 day |
Vermont Practice Tests
This practice tests for a Vermont Driver’s License or Learner’s Permit has 20 random questions based on the handbook and real exam questions. After each question, you will get instant feedback. You can immediately see if your answer is correct or not. When you miss a question, there is also a brief explanation to help you learn faster.
Since the test is randomly created, there are unlimited sets of questions available. You can take as many as you need, as many times as you want.
Get the Latest Vermont Driver’s Manual
Your first step is to get the latest version of the Vermont Driver’s Manual. You can get a copy from a local branch office, your high school, driving school, or download it online .
When you’ve studied the manual, use this practice test to check your progress and see if you are ready for the real examination or not.
Don’t use the tests as a replacement for studying the manual. Practice tests are only a supplement to help you learn faster and verify your progress.
Make sure you fully understand all answers. Just memorizing questions and answers is a risky study tactic .
Passing Score in Vermont is 80 Percent
The passing score in Vermont is 80 percent, which means you must answer at least 16 of 20 questions correctly to pass the examination.
Since there are only 20 questions it is easy to make four or more mistakes and not pass. This is why you should aim for a 100% score on the practice tests. It gives you a better margin for errors when attempting the real exam.
Who Must Pass the Vermont Knowledge Test?
To get an original Vermont Driver’s License all first-time applicants must pass the knowledge test.
When you apply for your first Learner Permit or Junior Operator License you are subject to the rules in the Vermont Graduated Driver’s License law.
When you move to Vermont with a valid out-of-state license or an out-of-state license that has been expired for one year or less, DMV will normally waive the knowledge and road tests. Should you let your out-of-state license expire for more than one year, you must take the same tests as a first-time applicant.
If another state has suspended, revoked, denied, or canceled your driver’s license, you cannot get a Vermont license.
With an out-of-state junior operator’s license, you must successfully pass the required examinations, show proof of successful completion of a driver education program, and have completed 40 hours of driving. You are subject to all provisions in the Vermont Graduated License law, unless you have held the Junior Operator’s License in the other state for a period of at least six months.
With an out-of-country license you must always pass the knowledge test before DMV will issue a Vermont license.
Vermont Written Permit Test
The purpose of the Vermont written test is to verify your understanding of common road signs, traffic laws and safe driving practices.
It is a multiple-choice test with four available answers to choose from (this practice test has only three choices).
Only one alternative is correct and there are no trick questions.
The knowledge and road tests are usually done on separate days. You cannot make an appointment for the road test until you have passed the written test.
If you fail the written test, you must wait at least one business day before taking a new one.
Remember, all exams now require an appointment. Taking the knowledge test on a walk-in basis is not an option during the ongoing pandemic. Read more .
Oral Tests
The computerized test has audio support so that you can listen to all questions.
If you have trouble reading or any another disability that requires a person-to-person oral test, you should inform DMV when making an appointment. DMV will provide you with assistance and schedule an oral test. At an oral test, the examiner will give you a road sign identification test and then read the rest of the written test to you.
Problems hearing?
If you are hard of hearing and want an interpreter, you must ask for one when you schedule your appointment.
Languages
If you speak another language and have difficulty reading English, you may use a dictionary and also ask the examiner to assist you.
Should you wish to have an interpreter other than an ASL interpreter, you must provide the interpreter yourself and that person must have a valid driver’s license from a U.S. State or territory.
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