Vermont DMV Permit: Signs & Signals Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Road workers ahead

This work zone sign indicates that workers are performing maintenance on the roadway. Slow down, proceed with caution, and change lanes if possible to keep your distance from the workers.

Not quite. The answer is Pedestrians must not cross.

A red slash inside a red circle means "no." This regulatory sign means that pedestrians must not cross here.

Not quite. The answer is A broken white line that allows passing

A broken or dashed line (either white or yellow) next to your lane means that you may pass if it is safe to do so.

Not quite. The answer is You may exceed the speed limit to pass quickly.

In Vermont, it is always illegal to exceed the speed limit, even when passing another vehicle. Make sure you have the time and space to pass safely.

Not quite. The answer is Avoid using cruise control on wet roads.

Roads are often at their slipperiest during the first 10 to 15 minutes of rain. This is because the rainwater loosens and mixes with dirt, oil, and other fluids that have built up on the pavement, creating a slick surface. This slippery condition will persist until more rain washes those substances away. Avoid driving on roads covered in water, even if your vehicle has four-wheel drive. The depth of water is not always obvious, the water may hide dangers such as washouts, or your engine may stall. Don't use cruise control on wet, icy, or snowy roads. If your vehicle loses traction on a slippery surface, the cruise control may spin the drive wheels as it tries to maintain the vehicle's speed. This can worsen or even cause a skid.

Source: Floods and Storms, Hazardous Driving Conditions, Chapter 7 – Driving Safely and Studying for Your Permit, Vermont Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is an overpass ahead; clearance from the roadway surface to the overpass is 13 feet 6 inches.

This sign indicates that you are approaching an overpass, and the clearance from the roadway surface to the overpass is 13 feet 6 inches.

Not quite. The answer is you should stay in your lane.

A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes.

Not quite. The answer is A side road at a railroad crossing

This sign warns that a side road crosses a railroad track. Use caution when making a turn onto the side road.

Not quite. The answer is make sure there are no more vehicles in or coming through the intersection.

When a traffic signal turns green at an intersection, make sure the way is clear of any other vehicles that might still be in or coming through the intersection. Yield to any pedestrians who are still on the road. Most accidents at traffic signals happen in the first few seconds after the light has changed.

Not quite. The answer is Traffic in the right lane must turn right, and traffic in the second lane should go straight or turn right.

This sign means that traffic in the right lane must turn right, and traffic in the second lane should either continue straight or turn right.

Not quite. The answer is Keep left of the divider.

This sign indicates a traffic island or divider ahead. Keep left of this obstacle.

Not quite. The answer is bring your vehicle into the nearest left lane for traffic on the road you are entering.

When turning left from a one-way road onto another one-way road, bring your vehicle into the nearest left lane for traffic on the road you are entering, unless a lane-use control sign or pavement markings direct you otherwise.

Not quite. The answer is 2

If you are found guilty of failing to stop at a red light or stop sign, 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 You must yield.

Before you may turn at a green signal, you must yield to all pedestrians who are lawfully in a crosswalk or the intersection. [Sharing the Road with Pedestrians, Sharing the Road, Chapter 7 – Driving Safely and Studying for Your Permit, Vermont Driver's Manual],

Source: 23 V.S.A. § 1022

Not quite. The answer is Left turns are allowed when the steady green signal is lit and there are no oncoming vehicles.

This sign is usually posted at an intersection that has a combination of signals, including a green arrow that points left. When the green arrow is lit, you may make a left turn as a protected turn; oncoming traffic will be stopped at a red light. This sign indicates that when the green arrow goes out and a steady green light comes on, you may still make a left turn, but now you'll have to yield to oncoming vehicles before you turn.

Not quite. The answer is The driver and all passengers

Under Vermont law, all occupants of a passenger car – the driver and all passengers – must wear safety belts or appropriate child restraints. Safety belts have been proven to save lives – even in the rear seat.

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

Not quite. The answer is Farm machinery may be crossing the road.

This warning sign indicates to the driver that farm equipment may be crossing the road. Be ready to slow down for slow-moving equipment.

Not quite. The answer is Road turns ahead; slow to a safe speed.

The road ahead changes direction sharply. Drivers must slow down to a safe speed.

Not quite. The answer is There is a low place in the road ahead.

This sign indicates that there is a low place in the road ahead. Slow down for your comfort and to maintain control. Proceed with caution and be ready to stop if the dip is filled with water.

Not quite. The answer is a yield sign ahead.

This sign gives advance warning of a yield sign ahead. Prepare to slow down and yield to vehicles approaching from other roadways.