Vermont DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

When you hear or see an emergency vehicle approaching, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Drive as far right as is safe and stop.

Answer

Proceed slowly and ignore it if possible.

Answer

Stop immediately in your current lane.

Question 2

When crossing railroad tracks, what should you do to be safe?

Accepted Answer

Look and listen for trains in both directions and only cross when it is clearly safe.

Answer

Listen

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Cross especially quickly when a train is approaching.

Question 3

If stopped by a police officer, what is the recommended behavior?

Accepted Answer

Stay in your vehicle with your hands visible on the steering wheel and wait for the officer to approach.

Answer

Get your paperwork ready before the officer reaches your car.

Answer

Unbuckle your seat belt and lower your window.

Question 4

At an uncontrolled intersection where you and another vehicle arrive at the same time, and that vehicle is on your right, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and yield to the vehicle on your right.

Answer

Drive into the intersection and make the other vehicle stop.

Answer

Speed up and get through the intersection.

Question 5

How should you drive when passing through a work zone?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and pay attention.

Answer

Keep a two-second following distance behind any vehicle ahead of you.

Answer

Closely follow the vehicle ahead to clear the zone quickly.

Question 6

If you leave your vehicle unattended, what actions are required?

Accepted Answer

Lock the ignition and remove the key, stop the engine, and set the parking brake.

Answer

Turn off the engine only.

Answer

Set the parking brake only.

Question 7

If convicted of passing a stopped school bus with its red warning lights activated, you will:

Accepted Answer

Be required to pay a substantial fine and have five points added to your driving record.

Answer

Receive only a written warning.

Answer

Receive two points on your license.

Question 8

If you borrow an unfamiliar vehicle, what should you do before driving it?

Accepted Answer

Take a few minutes to locate and learn how to operate the controls and correct any obvious defects before driving.

Answer

Assume all vehicles are identical and start driving.

Answer

Disregard any defects to avoid embarrassing the owner.

Question 9

When entering a busy freeway, what should you do to merge safely?

Accepted Answer

Use the acceleration lane to adjust your speed to match freeway traffic.

Answer

Yield to freeway traffic without attempting to match speed.

Answer

Enter the freeway slowly and then accelerate after merging.

Question 10

Motorcycles are entitled to what lane space?

Accepted Answer

The same full lane width as other motor vehicles.

Answer

Half the width of a lane.

Answer

The bicycle lane.

Question 11

What does a posted speed limit indicate?

Accepted Answer

The maximum legal speed under ideal road and weather conditions.

Answer

The exact safe speed you must always drive to avoid a ticket.

Answer

Only a suggested speed.

Question 12

What do double solid yellow lines down the middle of the road mean?

Accepted Answer

Passing is not allowed from either direction.

Answer

Indication of a railroad crossing ahead.

Answer

Only pedestrians may cross here.

Question 13

If you must slow down on a slippery road, what is the first action you should take?

Accepted Answer

Take your foot off the gas pedal to reduce speed.

Answer

Firmly apply your brakes immediately.

Answer

Apply your parking brake.

Question 14

How should a seat belt fit when adjusted properly?

Accepted Answer

Is buckled snugly across your hip bones and lower abdomen.

Answer

Is hidden beneath the seat.

Answer

Is loose.

Question 15

What does a round traffic sign usually warn you about?

Accepted Answer

An upcoming railroad crossing.

Answer

A no-passing zone.

Answer

A school zone.

Question 16

Why must you be cautious when passing a bicyclist?

Accepted Answer

Oncoming traffic may not see you pull out to pass, and bicyclists may suddenly swerve to avoid hazards.

Answer

Because bicycles are always traveling faster than cars.

Answer

Bicyclists always have the right-of-way and you must stop.

Question 17

How must you respond when you approach a railroad crossing with flashing warning signals?

Accepted Answer

Stop and look for a train, obeying the crossing warnings.

Answer

Slow down and look for a train but continue if the way looks clear.

Answer

Look for a train, then speed up to cross quickly.

Question 18

What factors determine how much space you need to cross traffic safely?

Accepted Answer

Road and weather conditions, and the speed and distance of oncoming vehicles.

Answer

The use of your turn signal.

Answer

Whether a stop sign is present.

Question 19

To relieve fatigue on a long trip, what is a good practice?

Accepted Answer

Stop and rest every two hours.

Answer

Drive with one eye open at a time.

Answer

Do arm exercises every hour.

Question 20

Which statement best describes a drowsy driver?

Accepted Answer

Drowsy drivers can perform so poorly that their driving may resemble that of a drunk driver.

Answer

Opening a window and turning up the radio will keep them alert.

Answer

Drinking strong coffee is an effective long-term solution.

Question 1 of 20

When you hear or see an emergency vehicle approaching, what should you do?