Question 1:
What should you do as you prepare to turn right at an intersection?
A
Honk your horn.
B
Yield to bicyclists coming from the opposite direction.
C
Signal your turn, check for bicyclists, and do not turn directly in front of a bicyclist.
According to standard right-of-way regulations: signal your turn, check for bicyclists, and do not turn directly in front of a bicyclist. Yielding appropriately prevents intersection collisions and maintains safe traffic flow.
Question 2:
Passing is prohibited:
A
when a school bus is stopped to load or unload children on a public road.
B
at intersections.
C
whenever a solid line marks the left side of your lane.
D
All of the above.
Defensive driving best practices include: when a school bus is stopped to load or unload children on a public road; at intersections; whenever a solid line marks the left side of your lane. Staying alert and maintaining spacing prevents unexpected hazards.
Question 3:
When a traffic signal light turns green, you should:
A
back up slowly.
B
yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.
C
yield the right-of-way to larger vehicles.
D
wait 5 seconds before proceeding.
A triangular Yield sign requires drivers to slow down and give right-of-way to other traffic: yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. Proceed only when there is a safe opening.
Question 4:
A road is likely to be most slippery:
A
when tire marks have been left by other vehicles.
B
in cold, dry weather.
C
when icy and the temperature is near freezing.
D
in spring.
For safe speed and stopping control: when icy and the temperature is near freezing. Adjusting speed to match visibility and road traction prevents loss of steering grip.
Question 5:
What should drivers do in case of a brake failure?
A
Shift to a lower gear.
B
Tie a white cloth on the left door handle.
C
Brake lightly.
The correct driving rule is: shift to a lower gear. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 6:
This road sign means:
A
No right turn
B
No left turn
C
Narrow Bridge
D
Steep downgrade
This traffic sign indicates: Steep downgrade. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 7:
If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, look towards __________ of the road.
A
either side
B
the center
C
the right side
D
the left side
The correct driving rule is: the right side. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 8:
At a school crossing, drivers should:
A
always stop, whether there’s a stop sign or not.
B
always sound their horn and stay alert.
C
watch for children and be ready to stop.
The correct driving rule is: watch for children and be ready to stop. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 9:
This road sign means:
A
No left turn
B
Lane ends
C
Do not enter
This traffic sign indicates: Do not enter. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 10:
What do flashing red lights on a school bus indicate?
A
The bus is stopped to load or discharge passengers.
B
Traffic that approaches from either direction may proceed.
C
The bus is about to stop.
When a school bus displays flashing red lights and extended stop sign: The bus is stopped to load or discharge passengers. Traffic in both directions must come to a full stop on undivided roads until children are clear.
Question 11:
What does a flashing yellow light mean?
A
The same thing as a stop sign.
B
Drivers may move forward with caution.
C
All of the above.
According to standard right-of-way regulations: drivers may move forward with caution. Yielding appropriately prevents intersection collisions and maintains safe traffic flow.
Question 12:
This road sign means:
A
Pedestrian crossing
B
School zone
C
School crossing
This traffic sign indicates: Pedestrian crossing. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 13:
Your vehicle must be inspected once a year:
A
only if it is 5 years old or more.
B
only if it is not running properly.
C
to make sure it is safe.
D
unless it is bearing a valid Vermont inspection sticker.
The correct driving rule is: to make sure it is safe. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 14:
When the road is slippery, you should:
A
brake suddenly carefully.
B
pump your brakes.
C
press your brakes in slow, steady strokes.
For safe speed and stopping control: press your brakes in slow, steady strokes. Adjusting speed to match visibility and road traction prevents loss of steering grip.
Question 15:
What should you do if your rear wheels start to skid?
A
Steer left if your rear wheels slide right.
B
If the vehicle has ABS, pump the pedal carefully.
C
Turn the steering wheel in the direction the vehicle is trying to go.
The correct driving rule is: turn the steering wheel in the direction the vehicle is trying to go. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 16:
This road sign means:
A
No left turn
B
No right turn
C
No U-turns
This traffic sign indicates: No right turn. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 17:
Highway markings:
A
provide information for drivers.
B
only apply to motorcycles.
C
are only found in school zones.
D
are usually red and blue in color.
Defensive driving guidelines state that: provide information for drivers. Anticipating road hazards and communicating maneuvers keeps traffic predictable and safe.
Question 18:
Your blind spot is the area of the road:
A
you see in your rearview mirror.
B
directly behind your vehicle.
C
you cannot see without moving your head.
D
you see in your side mirror.
Large commercial trucks have extensive blind spots on all four sides called the 'No-Zone': you cannot see without moving your head. If you cannot see the truck driver in their side mirrors, they cannot see you.
Question 19:
When a hazard is seen ahead, reaction distance:
A
is the sum of perception distance and braking distance.
B
equals total stopping distance minus perception distance.
C
is how far a vehicle will continue to travel, in ideal conditions, before the driver hits the brakes.
For safe speed and stopping control: is how far a vehicle will continue to travel, in ideal conditions, before the driver hits the brakes. Adjusting speed to match visibility and road traction prevents loss of steering grip.
Question 20:
You face a green light, but traffic on the other side of the intersection does not allow you to travel all the way through the intersection. What must you do?
A
Enter the intersection and wait until traffic ahead clears.
B
Wait for the next green light.
C
Wait until traffic ahead clears, so you do not block the intersection.
According to standard right-of-way regulations: wait until traffic ahead clears, so you do not block the intersection. Yielding appropriately prevents intersection collisions and maintains safe traffic flow.