Vermont DMV Permit: Driving Maneuvers Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Larger vehicles have smaller blind spots.

No matter what kind of vehicle you're driving or how you've adjusted your mirrors, you still have blind spots. Every vehicle has blind spots. The most common blind spots exist toward the left rear and right rear of a vehicle. Generally, the larger the vehicle, the larger the blind spots. Trucks have large blind spots called No-Zones.

Not quite. The answer is no-passing zone ahead.

The "No Passing Zone" sign is the only type of sign that is pennant shaped. It indicates a no-passing zone for all vehicles traveling in your direction. There may also be a solid yellow line next to your lane to indicate the same thing.

Not quite. The answer is a three-point turn.

If a road is too narrow for you to make a U-turn, you can turn your vehicle around by making a three-point turn. This maneuver will also put you in the opposite direction. You should make a three-point turn only where visibility is good, the traffic is light on both sides of the road, and the turn is permitted there.

Not quite. The answer is go faster or turn left.

Where there are three or more lanes going in one direction, the left lane is used by drivers who want to go faster, pass, or turn left. Slower vehicles should keep right.

Not quite. The answer is slow down or stop.

This hand signal is the equivalent of the brake lights on the driver's vehicle. This driver intends to slow down or stop.

Source: Signals, How to Drive Safely, Chapter 7 – Driving Safely and Studying for Your Permit, Vermont Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is the hand-over-hand technique.

To make a right turn, look left and right, yield the right-of-way, and turn the steering wheel hand-over-hand to complete the turn in the lane next to the curb.

Not quite. The answer is Move over and let the tailgater pass.

Tailgating is a trait of aggressive driving. If another driver tailgates you, move over and let the tailgater pass. It is much safer to have these unsafe drivers in front of you where you can see them rather than right behind you.

Not quite. The answer is not exceed 30 mph when exiting the freeway.

This type of sign is found at a freeway exit. It states the recommended maximum safe speed (30 mph in this case) under ideal driving conditions. Under poor or hazardous driving conditions, slow down below this recommended speed.

Not quite. The answer is a middle or left lane.

If you are driving faster than the other traffic on a freeway, drive in a middle or left lane.

Not quite. The answer is Pull off the road and move away from traffic.

If your vehicle breaks down on the road, make sure that other drivers can see it. If you are having vehicle trouble and need to stop, do the following: Pull off the road, away from all traffic if possible. Turn on your emergency flashers. Lift the hood to signal the emergency. If you have emergency flares or warning triangles, place them behind your vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is hand and arm extended outward.

When you want to make a turn, be sure your intentions are known to other drivers. Signals should be continued until you are ready to make the actual turn. The correct hand signal to indicate a left turn is hand and arm extended outward.

Not quite. The answer is pull over and take a nap.

If you find yourself becoming sleepy while driving, you should pull over and get some rest. The only safe cure for sleepiness is sleep.

Not quite. The answer is leave at least half the road for vehicles going in the opposite direction.

When driving on a two-way road with no centerline markings, you must leave at least half the road for vehicles going in the opposite direction. When you cannot avoid driving to the left of the centerline, you must still yield to oncoming traffic.

Not quite. The answer is turn right.

This driver intends to turn right.

Source: Signals, How to Drive Safely, Chapter 7 – Driving Safely and Studying for Your Permit, Vermont Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is turn off your cell phone until you reach your destination.

A distraction is still a distraction, even on a straightaway or an empty road. Do not eat, drink, smoke, text, read, or have difficult conversations while driving. If possible, turn off your phone and keep it off until you are done driving for the day.

Not quite. The answer is 20 feet

In Vermont, you may not park on a crosswalk or within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. (There are also many other places where you are not allowed to park. Check for signs or pavement markings that may prohibit or limit parking.)

Source: Where You May Not Park, How to Drive Safely, Chapter 7 – Driving Safely and Studying for Your Permit, Vermont Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is A) 10 feet from a fire hydrant

In Vermont, you may not park on a bridge, on a sidewalk, or more than 12 inches from the curb. You may not park within 6 feet of a fire hydrant. (There are also other places where you are not allowed to park. Check for signs or pavement markings that prohibit or limit parking.) Here, the car in situation A) has legally parked 10 feet from the fire hydrant. [Where You May Not Park, How to Drive Safely, Chapter 7 – Driving Safely and Studying for Your Permit, Vermont Driver's Manual],

Source: Parking Your Vehicle, Chapter 7 – Driving Safely and Studying for Your Permit, Vermont Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is try not to slow down suddenly

When you turn off a high-speed, two-lane roadway, try not to slow down suddenly or you might get rear-ended by the vehicle behind you. Use your turn signals to let other drivers know your intentions. Tap your brakes and reduce your speed quickly but safely.

Not quite. The answer is look ahead for road conditions and traffic.

Before you pass, look ahead for road conditions and traffic that may cause other vehicles to move into your lane. Never drive off the paved portion of the road. Usually, you should pass another vehicle on the left. However, if the vehicle is signaling a left turn, pass on the right. The passing lane must always be clear.

Not quite. The answer is Car A

When you turn, you should cross as few lanes as possible unless signs or pavement markings indicate otherwise. That is, you should turn left from the left lane and turn right from the right lane, and you should turn into the closest lane of traffic that is moving in the right direction. Here, Car A has turned correctly into the closest lane. Car B has turned incorrectly into the farthest lane.

Source: Left Turns, How to Drive Safely, Chapter 7 – Driving Safely and Studying for Your Permit, Vermont Driver's Manual