Practice test 1 of 10 — Vermont permit test

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1. Question 1: A. No, it is not allowed

   Parking on a sidewalk, even partly, is not allowed. It blocks people walking and those who use wheelchairs.

   Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Where not to park

2. Question 2: B. Every few seconds

   Check your mirrors every few seconds so you always know what is behind and beside you.

   Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Seeing and scanning

3. Question 3: A. Yes, if your driving is impaired

   Yes. You can be charged below the limit if alcohol or drugs have impaired your driving.

   Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Legal limits

4. Question 4: A. No, unless signs say you may

   In general, parking on a bridge or in a tunnel is not allowed unless signs say you may.

   Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Where not to park

5. Question 5: A. No one, unless a qualified adult is in front

   For the first three months a Vermont junior driver "is restricted to driving alone"; passengers may ride only if a parent, guardian, instructor or licensed adult 25 or older is in the front seat.

   Handbook: Chapter 5: Graduated Driver's License Program — Graduated Driver's License Program

6. Question 6: B. Traffic already on the highway

   When joining a highway, yield to traffic already on it and merge into a safe gap.

   Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Entering a roadway

7. Question 7: B. 65 mph

   The maximum speed on a Vermont Interstate "is 65 miles per hour or as posted" (65 mph).

   Handbook: Chapter 7: Driving Safely and Studying for Your Permit — Speed Limits and Safe Speeds

8. Question 8: D. Take turns and let one car in at a time

   When lanes merge, take turns and leave room so each driver can merge smoothly and safely.

   Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Right-of-way basics

9. Question 9: C. Nothing at all

   Nothing at all may hang there: Vermont law says "there shall not be anything hanging from the rearview mirror or sun visors."

   Handbook: Chapter 7: Driving Safely and Studying for Your Permit — You Must Take Proper Care of Your Vehicles

10. Question 10: B. Slower drivers should use the right lane

    If you are driving slower than other traffic, keep to the right lane so faster cars can pass on the left.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

11. Question 11: B. You may not be able to stop in time

    Following too closely leaves too little time to react and stop if the car ahead stops suddenly.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Following distance

12. Question 12: A. Turn on your inside lights

    If you are stopped in a dimly lit area, Vermont says to turn on the vehicle's interior lights "after stopping, and before the officer approaches."

    Handbook: Chapter 7: Driving Safely and Studying for Your Permit — Police Stops

13. Question 13: C. Time

    Only time lets the body remove alcohol. Coffee, cold showers and fresh air do not lower your blood alcohol.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — How alcohol affects you

14. Question 14: B. 2/32 inch

    The Vermont manual says "Tires must have at least 2/32" of tread depth" (2/32 inch), and worn-out tires are not safe or legal.

    Handbook: Chapter 7: Driving Safely and Studying for Your Permit — You Must Take Proper Care of Your Vehicles

15. Question 15: C. Stop and let them cross before entering

    Crosswalks are often placed just before a roundabout entry. Yield to people crossing before you enter.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Roundabouts

16. Question 16: C. The car on the through road

    At a T-intersection, the driver on the road that ends yields to traffic on the through road, whatever its side.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Uncontrolled intersections

17. Question 17: D. It raises the chance of a crash

    Weaving in and out of lanes surprises other drivers and raises the chance of a crash.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Changing lanes

18. Question 18: B. Seconds stay right at any speed

    A time gap grows with your speed on its own, so a count of seconds stays right at any speed.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Following distance

19. Question 19: D. To turn around on a narrow street

    A three-point turn is used to turn around on a street too narrow for a U-turn.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Turns

20. Question 20: C. A school is near and children may cross

    This school sign means a school is near and children may be crossing. Slow down and obey any school speed limit.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs