Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching.

Look both ways as you cross the intersection.

Always come to a full stop at the intersection.

Vermont Car Driving Permit Test-14 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

What are the colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards?

Black letters or symbols on a white background
Black letters or symbols on a yellow background
White letters or symbols on a blue background
White letters or symbols on a green background

Q.2

The driver's left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:

Turn left.
Turn right.
Come to a stop.
Go straight ahead.

Q.3

Distractions that can take a driver's attention away from driving include:

CD players, iPods, cell phones, and GPS devices.
Food and beverages.
Pets moving around inside the vehicle.
All of the above.

Q.4

This sign means:

Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching.
Look both ways as you cross the intersection.
Always come to a full stop at the intersection.
Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Q.5

This road sign means:

Intersection ahead.
Steep grade ahead.
Winding road.
Merging traffic.

Q.6

You may honk your horn when you:

Have to stop quickly.
Are passing another car.
Have lost control of your car.
Are passing a bicyclist.

Q.7

At night, it is hardest to see:

Road signs.
Pedestrians.
Other motorists.
Street lights.

Q.8

If someone has consumed alcoholic drinks, what will help the person overcome the influence of those drinks?

Tomato juice and lime
Hot coffee
Fresh air
Only time

Q.9

You may drive across a dashed white line:

At any time.
Only during daylight hours.
When it is safe to change lanes.
Only when passing a motorcycle.

Q.10

You may continue carefully through an intersection with a yellow light if:

There is an emergency vehicle crossing your lane.
There are pedestrians crossing.
You are turning right.
You are already within the intersection when the light changes to yellow.

Q.11

Many crashes are caused by:

Drivers traveling too fast for conditions.
Drivers consistently checking their mirrors and blind spots.
Drivers yielding the right-of-way.
Drivers maintaining a four-second following distance.

Q.12

You come to an intersection displaying a flashing red light. You should:

Come to a full stop and go when it is safe to do so.
Stop only if other cars are also approaching the intersection.
Stop only if other cars are already within the intersection.
Slow down and be prepared to stop, if necessary.

Q.13

When approaching a school bus that is stopped and using its red warning lights:

It is against the law to pass the bus.
You never need to stop.
You only need to stop if you see children.
You don't need to stop if you're in a school yard.

Q.14

Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid red arrow:

Is never used as a traffic signal.
Has the same meaning as a circular red traffic light.
Means that drivers may turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Means that the traffic the arrow is pointing toward must stop.

Q.15

You approach an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing. You must:

Slow down. If possible, change lanes so you will not drive next to the stopped emergency vehicle.
Drive to the right side of the road and stop.
Stay in your lane and continue to drive at the same speed.
Accelerate to quickly pass the stopped vehicle.

Q.16

What should you do when an emergency vehicle is approaching while displaying flashing red or blue lights?

See if you can reach your destination before the emergency vehicle catches up to you.
Continue driving but try to stay out of its way.
Pull over to the side of the road and come to a complete stop.
Stop in the middle of an intersection.

Q.17

It is important to be alert to motorcycles because:

They are more difficult to see than cars.
They rarely use their headlights.
Motorcyclists are less skilled drivers than other motorists.
All of the above.

Q.18

If someone is driving aggressively behind you, you should:

Try to get out of the aggressive driver’s way.
Stare at the driver as he or she is passing you.
Speed up as he or she is passing you.
Block the passing lane.

Q.19

When driving to an unfamiliar area, you:

Should depend on road signs to find your way.
Should plan your trip in advance.
Only have to know generally where your destination is.
Should always choose the most direct route.

Q.20

When passing another vehicle on a road with two lanes traveling in opposite directions, you should:

Return to the driving lane when there's enough room between you and the vehicle you passed.
Remain in the left lane if you intend to turn left.
Return to the right side of the roadway immediately.
Drive in either lane.