Vermont DMV Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is 1

According to the Vermont Driver's Manual, after you've consumed just one alcoholic drink, your judgment may already be impaired.

Source: Impaired Driving; Chapter 7 – Driving Safely and Studying for your Permit; Vermont Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is It varies from person to person

The amount of alcohol each person can drink before reaching the legal limit is different for each person and depends on a variety of factors.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above.

Once you drink alcohol, it enters your bloodstream and starts affecting all of your bodily processes, such as coordination, self-control, and reaction time. The only "cure" to alcohol's affect on your brain is to wait until it exits your bloodstream.

Not quite. The answer is 2

If you are convicted of driving without a valid license, two points will be added to your driving record.

Source: The Vermont Point System; Chapter 8 – Point System; Vermont Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is $10,000

In Vermont, your vehicle liability insurance policy must include the following coverages: (1) at least $25,000 in coverage for the death or injuries of one person in any one accident; (2) at least $50,000 in coverage for the deaths or injuries of two or more persons in any one accident; and (3) at least $10,000 in coverage for property damage in any one accident.

Source: Insurance; Chapter 9 – Vehicle Ownership; Vermont Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is large front, side, and rear blind spots.

Trucks and buses have significant blind spots on all sides—front, rear, and sides, much larger than those of cars. If you tailgate these vehicles, you are likely to be in these blind spots, making you invisible to the driver. It's safest to pass trucks and buses promptly and avoid lingering in their blind spots to prevent accidents.

Not quite. The answer is 18

To obtain a standard Vermont driver's license, you must be at least 18 years old.

Source: Questions and Answers About Driver's Licenses; Chapter 4 – General License Information; Vermont Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is (a) your driving is visibly impaired

In any US state, you can be charged with driving under the influence (or whatever the equivalent term is in that state) if your driving is visibly impaired by any substance. However, there is still debate over what minimum blood tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) level should be considered evidence of driving under the influence. As of 2023, 14 states enforce zero tolerance of blood THC even for adult drivers. Five states have set numerical limits on blood THC; typically, 5 nanograms or more per milliliter of blood constitutes being under the influence. Other states have no policies on blood THC.

Not quite. The answer is Telephone service is available ahead.

This sign is a service sign. It indicates that telephone service is available ahead.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

How fast you drink, the number of drinks you've had, and how much you weigh all affect your blood alcohol concentration (BAC).

Not quite. The answer is Time

Only time can remove alcohol from one's bloodstream. People mistakenly believe that coffee and fresh air may mask the effects of being drunk, such as drowsiness and slowed reactions, but they will not change the fact that you would be driving under the influence until enough time has passed after drinking.

Not quite. The answer is No, never.

It is dangerous to do any activity that takes your eyes off the road while driving such as removing clothing, applying makeup, reading, eating or drinking. Do not hold a person, pet, or package in your lap or arms.

Not quite. The answer is 90

If you are convicted of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI), you will face the following penalties for a first offense: A fine of up to $750, jail for up to two years, or both. Your license will also be suspended for 90 days or until you complete the Alcohol and Driving Education Program, whichever takes longer. For a subsequent DUI conviction, the penalties will be even harsher. [23 V.S.A. § 1201], [23 V.S.A. § 1206], [23 V.S.A. § 1209a],

Source: 23 V.S.A. § 1210

Not quite. The answer is 6 months

A driver under 18 years of age who holds a learner's permit must maintain a clean driving record for six months before he or she may apply for a junior driver's license.

Source: Questions and Answers About Junior Driver's Licenses; Chapter 4 – General License Information; Vermont Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is 0.08%

Under Vermont law, you are considered impaired or under the influence if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08% or more. If you're driving at the time, you can be charged with DUI. However, you can also be charged with DUI if your driving is significantly impaired at a lower BAC or by having used some other drug. A driver under 21 years of age can be charged with DUI if his or her BAC is 0.02% or more.

Source: Impaired Driving; Chapter 7 – Driving Safely and Studying for your Permit; Vermont Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is Car A must yield to its right.

When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without signs or signals) at about the same time, the vehicle on the left must yield to its right. Here, Car A must yield to Car B.

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

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Alcohol consumption before or during driving reduces a driver's reflexes, physical control over a vehicle, and awareness of the dangers on the roadway.

Not quite. The answer is shorter path

When a vehicle turns, its rear wheels will follow a shorter path than its front wheels. The longer the vehicle is, the greater the difference will be. Tractor-trailers may initially swing out before turning. If you see a tractor-trailer move left, don't try to pass it on the right; the truck may actually be about to turn right. Check its turn signals.

Not quite. The answer is it moves slower than other vehicles.

On a highway with at least three lanes in each direction, the rightmost lane is for vehicles that are entering or exiting the highway and vehicles that are traveling slowly. The leftmost lane is intended as a passing lane. Slower vehicles should always use the rightmost lane.

Not quite. The answer is you will take a chemical test when asked by a police officer.

Implied Consent law means that by driving a motor vehicle you have agreed that you will take a chemical test when asked by a police officer if you are arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants.