Vermont permit test practice
Mr. Driver’s Ed is a free study app for the written knowledge test you take for a learner’s permit in Vermont. It has no ads, and every question in it cites the page of the official handbook it was written from, so you can check any answer against the book. Here are ten of its Vermont questions, each with its answer, the reason, and its citation.
Ten Vermont practice questions
These are taken word for word from the app’s Vermont question bank. The handbook is Vermont Driver's Manual. Each citation gives the page number printed on the handbook’s own page.
Signs, Signals & Markings
1 of 10
What is the purpose of yellow center lines on a major highway?
- To mark the shoulder boundary only
- To divide the highway into travel lanesCorrect
- To indicate a school zone
- To show where parking is prohibited
Why: The manual explains that yellow center lines divide a highway into travel lanes.
Signs, Signals & Markings
2 of 10
If there is a solid line in your lane but a broken line in the other lane, what does the manual say you should do?
- You may pass freely if the road ahead looks clear
- Neither vehicle may pass under any circumstance
- You should not pass, but the vehicle in the other lane may passCorrect
- Both vehicles may pass at the same time
Why: The manual states that if there is a solid line in your lane but a broken line in the other lane, you should not pass, but the vehicle in the other lane may.
Right-of-Way
3 of 10
How long must you remain stopped after pulling over for an approaching emergency vehicle?
- For exactly 30 seconds
- Until the emergency or law enforcement vehicle has gone byCorrect
- Until another driver signals it is safe
- Only until the siren stops, even if the vehicle has not passed
Why: The manual states you must remain stopped until the emergency or law enforcement vehicle has gone by.
Right-of-Way
4 of 10
If you see a stopped police vehicle with flashing blue lights ahead, what does the manual say you should do?
- Come to a complete stop and wait
- Reverse away from the area
- Proceed with caution and slow downCorrect
- Flash your own headlights before passing
Why: The manual states that if you see a stopped police vehicle with flashing lights, you must always proceed with caution and slow down.
Speed & Following Distance
5 of 10
How much clearance should you leave between your vehicle and a vehicle or bicycle you are passing?
- At least four feetCorrect
- At least one foot
- At least ten feet
- No specific clearance is required
Why: The manual instructs drivers to leave at least four feet of clearance between their vehicle and any vehicle or bicycle being passed.
Turning & Parking
6 of 10
What steering technique does the manual recommend for turning?
- One-hand palming the wheel
- Hand over hand steeringCorrect
- Push-pull steering with both hands fixed in place
- Steering with the knee while both hands adjust mirrors
Why: The manual instructs drivers to use hand over hand steering for turning.
Adverse Conditions
7 of 10
What does the manual say courteous drivers do when meeting or following another vehicle at night?
- Flash their high beams repeatedly
- Turn off their headlights briefly
- Turn on their hazard lights
- Promptly dim their headlightsCorrect
Why: The manual states that when driving at night, you should promptly dim your headlights when meeting or following another vehicle.
Sharing the Road
8 of 10
What should a motorist do when checking traffic to turn right at an intersection where a bicyclist may be present?
- Assume bicyclists always stop before intersections
- Only check for bicyclists if a bike lane is marked
- Rely on the bicyclist to yield without checking mirrors or blind spots first
- Check for a bicyclist on the right who is continuing straight ahead or coming off a sidewalkCorrect
Why: The manual lists turning right without checking for a bicyclist continuing straight or coming off a sidewalk as a common cause of vehicle-bicycle collisions.
Alcohol & Teen (GDL) Laws
9 of 10
What kind of service does VT Helplink provide, according to the manual?
- A paid roadside towing service for impaired drivers
- A court-ordered DUI reporting hotline
- A vehicle insurance discount program
- A free and confidential alcohol and drug support and referral serviceCorrect
Why: The manual describes VT Helplink as a free and confidential alcohol and drug support and referral service provided by the Vermont Department of Health.
License Rules
10 of 10
Will the DMV accept faxed or photocopied identity documents when applying for a license?
- Yes, if notarized
- No, they will not be acceptedCorrect
- Yes, if under 30 days old
- Yes, for Vermont residents only
Why: The manual states documents must be original, or copies certified by the issuing agency, and faxed or photocopied documents will NOT be accepted.
The Vermont practice exam
The app’s Vermont practice exam: 20 questions, 16 to pass, graded at the end — the same shape as the official test.
This is practice. The official test and its rules come from Vermont, not from this app.
The official handbook
- Handbook
- Vermont Driver's Manual
- Edition the questions were written from
- VN-007, 07/2024
- Published by
- VT Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- Official source
- dmv.vermont.gov
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