Vermont Driver’s License & Permit Practice Tests
#1. If a school bus with flashing red lights has stopped on your side of an undivided highway with two lanes, you must:
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.
#2. You are approaching this traffic light in the left-hand lane. You wish to turn left. What should you do?
A steady green arrow means you are given the right-of-way and can safely turn in the direction of the arrow. Oncoming traffic has a red light. There should be no oncoming or crossing traffic while the arrow is green.
#3. What does this sign mean?
This is a yield sign.
Three-sided red yield signs mean you must slow down and be ready to stop to let any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian pass before you proceed.
#4. Text messaging while driving is:
In Vermont, it is against the law for drivers to read or send messages while driving.
#5. A large truck turns right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:
Generally speaking, the bigger trucks are the more room they need to maneuver. The truck might need to swing wide to complete the right turn
#6. When traffic lanes are separated by white lines:
White lines are used as right edge lines on roadways and to delineate the separation of traffic flow in the same direction.
#7. What do the light gray areas in this picture show?
Turn your head before changing lanes because your mirrors have blind spots. These blind spots can hide a motorcyclist or a bicyclist. Do not drive in another driver’s blind spot.
#8. This hand signal means:
Slowing or stop – left arm extended downward, with the palm to the rear.
#9. If you approach a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing warning lights on the interstate, you should:
When you are approaching any law enforcement, emergency, or repair vehicle with a flashing light on the side of the road, slow down. The law says you must proceed with caution and make a lane change away from the emergency vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. If you are unable to change lanes you must slow down to 20 mph below the speed limit in order to go by the stopped vehicles.
#10. If you are going to drive in heavy rain and want to prevent a skid, the most important thing to check before getting behind the wheel is your:
To avoid hydroplaning and skidding it is important to have good tires with deep treads on your vehicle. You must also keep tires properly inflated.
#11. 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.
#12. You should stop before railroad tracks and not cross them if:
Remember, a motor vehicle may ONLY be driven across the tracks when it is safe to do so. Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to cross any railroad tracks unless you are certain your entire vehicle will clear all of the tracks at the crossing. You cannot go across any railroad tracks unless there is room for your vehicle on the other side. If other traffic prevents you from going fully across, wait and go across only when there is room.
#13. When you park on a hill headed uphill, and there is a curb, you should turn your front wheels:
When parking on a hill, you must be sure your vehicle will not roll out into traffic. Always turn the front wheels and set the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling downhill.
- If you park facing uphill where there is a curb, you should set the parking brake and turn the wheels away from the curb.
- In any other situation turn the wheels toward the curb or edge of the road.
See illustration in the driver’s manual.
#14. 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.
#15. When approaching a bicyclist from behind, you should:
Drivers must be careful when driving close to cyclists and should maintain a safe operating distance between the motor vehicle and the cyclist. Do not follow too closely and do not blast your horn.
On this road, pavement markings indicate that passing is not safe.
#16. Driving under the influence of a drug that impairs your ability to drive safely is:
Driving after taking other drugs or narcotics (even from prescription and over-the-counter) can be just as deadly as alcohol, even more so for some persons. Drugs may cause you to become sleepy and keep you from thinking or acting properly.
Remember, driving under the influence of any drug that makes you drive unsafely is against the law.
#17. What is the best thing to do if you feel drowsy and tired while driving?
If you become drowsy while you are on the road, find a safe place to pull over and stop. Opening your window and turning up your radio will not keep you awake. In fact, when you start trying to find a way to stay awake, that should be a sure sign you need to stop and rest.
#18. What does this pattern on an arrow board mean?
Flashing arrow panels may be used to guide drivers into the correct lane. When the arrows are not in use, the panels are put in caution mode, with a straight line of blinking lights, or blinking lights on the 4 corners of the sign. Drivers should slow down when they see the panels in caution mode.
#19. Proof of financial responsibility is needed:
Vermont has a law called Maintenance of Financial Responsibility. This means that the vehicle you drive MUST be covered by liability insurance. Liability and property damage are the most important type of automobile insurance you should have. It protects you against financial loss when bodily injury or property damage occurs.
#20. When driving on a clear night with a steady stream of oncoming traffic, you should use:
When driving in areas with heavy traffic at night always use your low beams. Never drive with parking lights when headlights are required.
| 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. You can schedule your written exam online via the Vermont DMV Portal or by phone at 888-970-0357.
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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