Practice test 2 of 10 — Vermont permit test

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1. Question 1: D. At about 9 and 3 o'clock

   Holding the wheel at about 9 and 3 o'clock gives good control and keeps your arms clear of the airbag.

   Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Vehicle control

2. Question 2: C. Ease off the gas and steer back gently

   Ease off the gas, then steer back onto the pavement gently once you have slowed down.

   Handbook: Chapter: Emergencies and vehicle equipment — Running off the road

3. Question 3: A. The back wheels take a tighter path

   The back wheels of a long vehicle follow a tighter path than the front, so it needs extra room to turn.

   Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Large trucks and buses

4. Question 4: C. Stay calm and let it go

   Do not respond to an angry driver. Stay calm, avoid eye contact, and give them room.

   Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Road rage

5. Question 5: B. At least 15 feet

   Vermont law says to stop "not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail" when lights flash, gates are down, or a train is coming.

   Handbook: Chapter 7: Driving Safely and Studying for Your Permit — Rules of the Road at Railroad Crossings

6. Question 6: D. Go on through the intersection with care

   Stop for a yellow light if you safely can. If you are too close to stop safely, go on through the intersection with care.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Traffic signals

7. Question 7: A. Go with caution and yield to it

   Vermont law requires drivers to yield to a state, city or town maintenance vehicle working on a highway; near a snowplow you "must proceed with caution and yield the right of way."

   Handbook: Chapter 7: Driving Safely and Studying for Your Permit — Move Over Law

8. Question 8: B. Lanes of traffic moving the same way

   White lane lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Pavement markings

9. Question 9: B. 2 points

   In a Vermont work zone with workers present, a phone-use conviction brings "two points" for a first conviction (2 points) and five for later ones.

   Handbook: Chapter 7: Driving Safely and Studying for Your Permit — Cell Phones and other Electronic Devices

10. Question 10: D. Stop and wait behind the stop line

    A steady red light means stop. Wait behind the stop line or crosswalk until you may legally go.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Traffic signals

11. Question 11: C. Well before the intersection

    Move into the correct lane well before the intersection so you do not swerve at the last moment.

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

12. Question 12: A. At least 75 feet

    Where there are signs, Vermont bans parking near a fire station driveway, including "across the street within 75 feet of the driveway."

    Handbook: Chapter 7: Driving Safely and Studying for Your Permit — Parking Your Vehicle

13. Question 13: C. Use the sun visor and slow down

    Use the sun visor or sunglasses and slow down until you can see clearly.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Night and weather

14. Question 14: D. Their eyes may not shine in your lights

    Deer eyes reflect headlights, but the Vermont manual says moose are taller and "their eyes may not reflect in the vehicle's headlights."

    Handbook: Chapter 7: Driving Safely and Studying for Your Permit — Moose and Deer Safety

15. Question 15: C. Stop fully, then go when it is safe

    Treat a flashing red light like a stop sign. Stop fully, then go when it is safe.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Traffic signals

16. Question 16: B. Let it finish its turn before you go

    Vehicles still in the intersection when the light changes must be allowed to clear it before you go.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Signals and right of way

17. Question 17: A. Pull over to a safe place first

    Pull over to a safe place before using your phone, since calls take your mind off driving.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Distracted driving

18. Question 18: A. Saves very little time and adds a lot of risk

    Speeding on most trips saves only a few minutes but raises the chance and harm of a crash.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Basic speed rule

19. Question 19: B. Generally no, since it blocks cyclists

    Generally you may not park in a bike lane, since it forces cyclists into traffic.

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

20. Question 20: C. All traffic moves the way the arrow points

    A one way sign means all traffic on that road moves only in the direction the arrow shows.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs