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! 1. Driving is called a social task because
a. the automobile is frequently used to go to and from parties.
b. parties are frequently given people who pass the road test.
c. drivers influence the lives of others.
d. all of the above.

! 2. In proportion to the number of licensed drivers, young drivers are involved in more accidents than drivers in other age groups because they
a. drive only to and from work in heavy traffic.
b. are inexperienced and more likely to take chances.
c. frequently drive after dark and at times of heavy traffic.
d. both b and c.

! 3. Vermont requires examinations for a driver's license to find out if a
a. person is a legal resident of the State.
b. person has the knowledge and skill to operate a motor vehicle safely.
c. person can read and write.
d. person has a birth certificate or other legal proof of date of birth.

! 4. Vermont is a Permit State which means that
a. only resident Vermonters can drive in the State.
b. all cars must have Vermont license plates.
c. all residents must have a permit to live in Vermont.
d. if you want to practice driving on a Vermont road, you must have a valid Learner's Permit.

! 5. The minimum age at which a person can obtain a Learner's Permit is
a. determined by parents.
b. 18 years.
c. 15 years.
d. 15 1/2 years.

! 6. You may lose your operating privilege in Vermont by
a. accumulating 10 points within 2 years.
b. driving a car without the owner's consent.
c. being convicted of DWI.
d. all of the above.

! 7. You may lose your operating privilege in Vermont by
a. not paying fines.
b. driving while under suspension.
c. not having liability insurance on the car you are driving.
d. all of the above.

! 8. You can get points on your driving record by
a. not stopping completely at a stop sign.
b. going faster than the speed limit.
c. not yielding the right of way to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
d. all of the above.

! 9. When you have received 10 points within 2 years,
a. you will receive a study package.
b. your license will be suspended for a period of time.
c. you must attend CRASH School.
d. all of the above.

! 10. In order to obtain an Operator's License, you must
a. be at least 18 years old.
b. pass all of the tests.
c. be a high school graduate.
d. both a and b.

! 11. In order to obtain a Junior Operator's License, you must
a. be 16 or 17 years old.
b. complete an approved Driver Education Course.
c. pass all of the tests.
d. do all of the above.

! 12. Holders of a Junior Operator's License may not drive
a. as part of a job or for hire.
b. to and from work.
c. after dark.
d. alone.

! 13. A Junior Operator's License is a "provisional license". This means that
a. it may be suspended by the state for dangerous and unsafe driving.
b. the parent (guardian) who signed the application form can take it away.
c. it may be renewed only once.
d. both a and b.

! 14. The Vermont Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required for the operation of
a. all commercial busses.
b. tractor-trailer combinations.
c. school busses.
d. all of these.

! 15. A Vermont Junior Operator's License expires on
a. March 30th of each year.
b. the second birthday after it was issued.
c. the same day you earned the license.
d. none of the above.

! 16. A Vermont Operator's License expires on
a. March 30th of each year.
b. the second or fourth birthday ("anniversary") after it was issued.
c. the same day you earned the license.
d. none of the above.

! 17. If your license is suspended or revoked, you should
a. drive only in emergency situations.
b. not drive at night.
c. not drive at all.
d. drive carefully so that you will not be caught again.

! 18. Most accidents are the result of
a. defective vehicles.
b. poor road design.
c. driver error.
d. all of the above.

! 19. The average time it takes for a person to move his/her foot from the accelerator (gas pedal) to the brake is
a. 1 second.
b. 2 seconds.
c. 1/2 second.
d. 3/4 of a second.

! 20. The distance that a car travels while the driver is moving his/her foot from the accelerator to the brake is called the
a. braking distance.
b. reaction distance.
c. thinking distance.
d. none of these.

! 21. When you double the speed of a vehicle, the stopping distance
a. doubles.
b. increases 4 times.
c. triples.
d. remains the same.

! 22. A road can be especially slippery when
a. it first begins to rain.
b. it has been raining for several hours.
c. it first rains in the Spring.
d. the road is under construction.

! 23. Under the best possible conditions, the average stopping distance at 40 miles per hour is
a. 75 feet.
b. 140 feet.
c. 205 feet.
d. 50 feet.

! 24. When it is necessary to slow down or to stop on a slippery road, you should
a. pump the brake gently.
b. accelerate.
c. brake hard.
d. shift down.

! 25. In order to steer out of a skid in a car with back wheel drive,
a. let go of the steering wheel completely so that the car can steer itself.
b. steer in the direction in which you want the car to go. (They used to say this was "In the direction of the skid".)
c. keep the front wheels straight.
d. turn the steering wheel in the opposition direction of the skid.

! 26. In order to steer out of a skid in a car with front wheel drive:
a. let go of the steering wheel completely so that the car can steer itself.
b. steer in the direction you want the car to go.
c. keep the front wheels straight.
d. steer into the direction of the skid.

! 27. Before making a left turn, you should
a. slow down, move over to the right side of the lane or road, signal.
b. check for following cars, slow down, move to the left of the center line.
c. signal, slow down, check following cars, move to left side of your lane.
d. move into the right lane, check for following cars, and slow down.

! 28. When turning left into a road or street with 2 or more lanes of traffic in the same direction, you must
a. yield right of way to traffic coming from the right.
b. turn into the first lane to the right of the center line.
c. yield the right of way to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
d. do all of the above.

! 29. When turning right, you should
a. signal, move to the right side of the lane and slow down.
b. slow down, move to the right side of the lane.
c. swing left to avoid hitting the curb.
d. always yield to on-coming traffic ahead of you.

! 30. It is dangerous to swing left when turning right because
a. the driver of the car behind you may think you are turning left.
b. an accident may result.
c. you might side-swipe a car trying to pass you on the left.
d. all of the above could happen.

! 31. If you need to reverse direction, you should
a. use a K-turn or a U-Turn if the street is wide enough.
b. back into a side street or road and proceed when it is safe.
c. drive into the nearest road, street or driveway and back out.
d. do all of the above.

! 32. When entering traffic from the curb or a parallel park, you should look over your left shoulder because you need to
a. check the blind spot which the mirrors do not cover.
b. wave to the on-coming driver so s/he will let you pull out quickly.
c. know when to start the engine so you can enter traffic quickly.
d. check for police who may be hiding in your vehicle's blind spot.

! 33. When parking downhill next to a curb, you should
a. turn the front wheels toward the curb.
b. turn the front wheels to the left away from the curb.
c. leave the wheels straight and set the parking brake.
d. do none of the above.

! 34. When parking uphill next to a curb, you should
a. turn the front wheels toward the curb.
b. turn the front wheels to the left away from the curb.
c. leave the wheels straight and set the parking brake.
d. do none of the above.

! 35. When parking uphill or downhill with no curb, you should
a. turn the front wheels toward the right (away from the road)
b. turn the front wheels to the left (towards the road).
c. leave the wheel straight and set the parking brake.
d. do none of the above.

! 36. You may not park a car
a. on a sidewalk.
b. on the traveled lanes.
c. on a crosswalk.
d. on all of these.

! 37. You may not park a car
a. within an intersection.
b. on any railroad tracks.
c. on a bridge.
d. on all of these.

! 38. When parallel parking, your car should be no
a. more than 18 inches from the curb.
b. less than 15 inches from the curb.
c. more than 12 inches from the curb.
d. less than 12 inches from the curb.

! 39. If you must stop or park along the highway, you must
a. use your 4-way flashers.
b. move to the right.
c. have all four wheels off the traveled part of the road.
d. call the police for written permission to do so.

! 40. When a car is over-taking and passing you, your safest action is to
a. flash your headlights to warn on-coming vehicles.
b. slow a little and keep right.
c. tap your horn and wave him on.
d. increase your speed to the speed limit.

! 41. When passing another vehicle, the safest way to tell if you are safely passed that vehicle if you can see:
a. its right taillight in your rearview mirror.
b. ahead of you at least 4 seconds.
c. its left taillight in your rearview mirror.
d. its left headlight in your rearview mirror.

! 42. You may pass another vehicle on the right
a. when that vehicle is turning left.
b. when there are two or more lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.
c. only on streets marked for one-way traffic.
d. both a and b.

! 43. It is illegal to pass another vehicle
a. on a hill.
b. on a double line.
c. at an intersection.
d. both a and c.

! 44. It is illegal to pass another vehicle
a. on a curve.
b. at a railroad crossing.
c. on a solid single line.
d. both a and b.

! 45. Identify the following hand signal: The left arm and hand are extended straight out is the signal for a:
a. right turn.
b. left turn.
c. stop.

! 46. Identify the following hand signal: The left forearm and hand are pointing straight up is the signal for a:
a. right turn.
b. left turn.
c. stop.

! 47. Identify the following hand signal: The left forearm and hand are pointing straight down is the signal for a
a. right turn.
b. left turn.
c. stop.

! 48. The maximum rate of speed on a Vermont highway (hint: not the Interstate!) is
a. 55 m.p.h.
b. 65 m.p.h.
c. 45 m.p.h.
d. 50 mph or as posted.

! 49. The maximum rate of speed on an Interstate Highway in Vermont is
a. 55 m.p.h.
b. 65 m.p.h.
c. 45 m.p.h.
d. 50 m.p.h.

! 50. A slow poke driver
a. is one who drives much slower than the posted speed limit.
b. is a safer driver because "slow is always safer".
c. can create situation in which accidents may happen.
d. both a and c.

! 51. The minimum rate of speed on an Interstate Highway in Vermont is
a. 35 m.p.h.
b. 45 m.p.h.
c. 40 m.p.h.
d. 50 m.p.h.

! 52. If you cannot maintain the minimum speed on an interstate highway, you
a. must use 4-way flashers and stay as far right as possible.
b. should not use the interstate highway.
c. should use the median strip.
d. must get written permission from the police to do so.

! 53. The law says that a vehicle must be driven at a speed so that it is under control at all times. This means that
a. a driver must always drive at the speed limit because the state is saying that it is safe to do so.
b. to drive at less than the speed limit is always dangerous.
c. a driver must be aware of conditions and dangers on a road and slow down when necessary.
d. you must drive more slowly if you have a really old car.

! 54. When driving, you should
a. aim over your left shoulder.
b. always keep the front wheels as straight as possible.
c. look down the center of the lane and steer toward it.
d. do all of the above.

! 55. One of the "Safety Keys" to Accident Free Driving is:
a. stay off the road and out of the way of other vehicles.
b. always use the outside lane.
c. always count on a skillful maneuver in order to avoid an accident.
d. leave yourself an out - with a good space around you.

! 56. When driving near horses or other animals in the road, you should
a. tap your horn and flash your lights to warn the rider of the horse that you are coming.
b. slow down because you do not want to scare them.
c. do nothing because animals are supposed to yield the right of way to all vehicles.
d. do none of these.

! 57. It is more difficult to drive at night because
a. it is more difficult to stop.
b. you cannot see as well.
c. the deer are out only after dark.
d. sounds change at night.

! 58. Your headlight must be turned on and stay on from
a. sunset to sunrise.
b. one-half hour before sunset to one-half hour after sunrise.
c. 6:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M during the whole year.
d. one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise.

! 59. When driving in fog or in weather with limited visibility, you should use
a. parking lights.
b. low beams.
c. high beams.
d. no lights at all.

! 60. In Vermont, your headlights must show a figure clearly
a. 500 feet ahead.
b. 150 feet ahead.
c. 300 feet ahead.
d. 50 feet ahead.

! 61. A safe speed to travel at night on a dry hardtop road before you "over drive your headlights"
a. is always the speed limit.
b. depends upon the skill of the driver.
c. is 40 mph.
d. is 55 mph.

! 62. If you are driving too fast to stop within the distance shown by your headlights,
a. you are over-driving your headlights.
b. your headlights are defective.
c. you need brighter headlights.
d. you need to replace your headlights.

! 63. When driving at night, you must dim your lights when approaching
a. another vehicle head on.
b. a vehicle from the rear.
c. a vehicle from either direction.
d. a bridge underpass.

! 64. When blinded or to avoid being blinded by the headlights from an on-coming vehicle, you should
a. pull over to the right and stop.
b. flash your lights.
c. look toward the right side of the road.
d. look toward the left side of the road.

! 65. When following another vehicle, the minimum distance between vehicles should be
a. 2 seconds.
b. 2 minutes.
c. 500 feet.
d. 8 seconds.

! 66. In which of the following situations should you increase your following distance?
a. When visibility is limited by fog, rain or snow.
b. When the driver in front of you is driving slowly.
c. When the road is wet and slippery.
d. both a and c.

! 67. When following a fire truck, you must stay at least ____ behind it.
a. 200 feet.
b. 3 feet.
c. 500 feet.
d. 100 feet.

! 68. The "right of way" rule
a. gives you the right to proceed at all times.
b. requires you to be careful, polite, and use common sense.
c. allows you to escape blame for an accident.
d. saves money because there is no need for stop signs or for traffic lights.

! 69. When two vehicles arrive at an intersection at the same time
a. the vehicle on the right has the legal right of way.
b. the vehicle on the left must yield the right of way.
c. the vehicle which can make it through the intersection first has the legal right of way.
d. an accident will always happen.

! 70. You must yield the right of way to
a. vehicles approaching an intersection that are signaling for a left turn
b. pedestrians in the crosswalk.
c. all vehicles which are entering from a side street or driveway.
d. all of the above.

! 71. When you hear a siren and/or see a vehicle displaying flashing red or blue lights coming from either direction, you must
a. pull over to the right and stop.
b. speed up to stay ahead of the vehicle.
c. proceed with caution.
d. yield the right of way.

! 72. The purpose of traffic lights is to
a. cut down speeding on a busy highway.
b. replace policemen so they can cut the crime rate.
c. give people time to read street signs at busy intersections.
d. let traffic move orderly and safely at busy intersections.

! 73. When approaching a red light (or stop sign) and a policeman waves you on, you must
a. come to a complete stop first.
b. proceed as directed.
c. move only on the green light.
d. be certain that the person is really a policeman by checking his/her badge number.

! 74. You may turn right on red
a. when there is no sign prohibiting it.
b. after making a complete stop.
c. when traffic permits.
d. all three of these must occur.

! 75. The purpose of the steady yellow light at an intersection is to
a. warn you that a red light is next and that the flow of traffic is about to change.
b. give you extra time to get through the intersection.
c. warn you of danger ahead.
d. force you to slow down before entering the intersection.

! 76. The purpose of a flashing yellow light is to tell you
a. to slow down and proceed with caution.
b. that are men working in the road ahead.
c. that there may be police ahead.
d. one or more emergency vehicles may be ahead.

! 77. A flashing red light means that
a. there is a pedestrian cross walk ahead.
b. you should slow down and proceed with caution.
c. the flow of traffic is about to change.
d. you should come to a complete stop, then go when it is safe to do so.

! 78. When you see a green arrow over the center of your lane, you must
a. follow the direction of the arrow when it is safe to do so.
b. yield to other vehicles and pedestrians using the intersection.
c. follow the directions of the policeman who will always be there.
d. do both a and b.

! 79. If you see a red arrow over your lane, you must
a. go straight ahead.
b. proceed in the direction of the arrow.
c. turn the other way.
d. stop until a green arrow or green light appears.

! 80. Before you are close enough to read a sign, you can tell its meaning by its
a. shape.
b. size.
c. lettering.
d. position on the highway.

! 81. An 8-sided sign with a red background and white lettering is
a. a stop sign.
b. a yield sign.
c. a warning sign.
d. a guide sign.

! 82. Whenever you approach a stop sign at an intersection, you must
a. make a full stop and go when it is safe to do so.
b. slow down and roll through it very carefully.
c. stop only if you can see a policeman.
d. stop only if there is on-coming traffic.

! 83. A sign in the shape of a triangle standing on its point is a
a. a stop sign.
b. yield sign.
c. warning sign.
d. guide sign.

! 84. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection, you
a. must make a full stop and then go when it is safe to do so.
b. should allow cars on the left to proceed first.
c. should slow down and proceed when it is safe to do so.
d. can continue at the posted speed limit.

! 85. A round yellow sign with a large "X" and the letters "RR"
a. warns you not to going any farther until you have rested and relaxed for a minimum period of time.
b. is an old style sign which is being replaced with a stop sign.
c. is a warning sign for a railroad crossing.
d. is used only in Vermont.

! 86. An orange sign with a red border and shaped like a triangle with its points cut off is
a. an old style yield sign.
b. used by slow moving vehicles.
c. used by all vehicles on dirt roads.
d. all of these.

! 87. A diamond-shaped sign is a
a. stop sign.
b. yield sign.
c. warning sign.
d. guide sign.

! 88. Channeling devices such as barrels, cones, barricades and flashing arrow sign are used
a. by the State Police to control the speed of traffic on certain roads.
b. to warn drivers and to guide them safely through construction and work zones.
c. to keep traffic moving during rush hour.
d. all of these.

! 89. Orange colored signs are
a. special warning signs for temporary conditions such as construction and road repairs.
b. will eventually replace the yellow warning signs.
c. used only on St. Patrick's Day.
d. never used in Vermont.

! 90. A four-sided sign in the shape of a rectangle with black or red lettering is
a. regulatory sign.
b. yield sign.
c. warning sign.
d. guide sign.

! 91. The 3 major groups of traffic signs are
a. hazard, regulatory and construction.
b. regulatory, warning and guide or information.
c. route marker, school zone and yield.
d. regulatory, yield and stop.

! 92. Whenever you come upon a stopped school bus with flashing red lights, you must
a. slow down and pass it with caution.
b. stop completely as long as the red lights are on.
c. stop only if you are following the bus.
d. stop only if you see children crossing the road in front of the bus.

! 93. You must stop at a railroad crossing when
a. the gates are down and there are flashing red lights.
b. there is a stop sign at the crossing.
c. a train is blowing its whistle or can be seen plainly.
d. any or all of the above can be seen or heard.

! 94. At a railway crossing no person may park a vehicle within
a. 10 feet.
b. 100 feet.
c. 200 feet.
d.. 50 feet

! 95. When pedestrians are facing a yellow or red light they shall not cross the roadway unless
a. the "Walk" sign is showing.
b. the light turns to a solid yellow.
c. the "Don't Walk" sign is showing.
d. they know they won't get caught.

! 96. When there are no sidewalks or along an open road, a pedestrian must
a. walk on the right side of the road with the flow of traffic.
b. walk on the left side of the road facing traffic.
c. move off the road whenever a car approaches.
d. do none of these.

! 97. Over one-half of the pedestrians who are killed while walking along a road are
a. walking on the wrong side of the road.
b. between the ages of 1 and 9 and 70 or older.
c. drivers who have had their licenses suspended.
d. not using a crosswalk.

! 98. Most pedestrian accidents happen
a. early in the morning.
b. early in the afternoon.
c. during rush hour.
d. between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.

! 99. When pedestrians are present, you (as a driver) should
a. weave to avoid them.
b. drive slower.
c. remain alert.
d. both b and c are correct.

! 100. Crosswalks are designed to
a. protect the driver from hitting pedestrians.
b. encourage pedestrians to cross the street anywhere.
c. encourage jay walking.
d. protect the safety of pedestrians by having them cross only at certain places.

! 101. Whenever you see a person who uses a white cane with a red tip or who has a guide dog crossing the street, you must
a. pull over to the right and stop.
b. yield the right of way.
c. proceed slowly.
d. stop until s/he has crossed the street completely.

! 102. You cannot hitchhike on
a. an interstate highway or on its entrance or exit ramps.
b. any Vermont Highway.
c. on any dirt road.
d. all of the above.

! 103. Bicycle riders must
a. obey the same laws as drivers of cars.
b. wear helmets.
c. ride as close to the right side of the road as possible.
d. do both a and c.

! 104. Young pedestrians (ages 6-16)
a. tend to be careless in crossing streets.
b. may run into the street without looking.
c. may not understand the meaning of traffic lights and signs.
d. may do any or all of the above.

! 105. Limited access highways (expressways, turnpikes, interstate highways, freeways)
a. frequently have higher speed limits.
b. have one or more lanes of traffic in the same direction.
c. allow you to drive long distances without the interruption of cities and traffic controls.
d. do all of the above.

! 106. When getting off a limited access highway in Vermont, you must
a. signal, move to the left side of the road, slow down and get off at the exit ramp.
b. slow down, signal and move onto the exit lane.
c. signal, move into the deceleration lane, and reduce speed.
d. check for following cars as you slow down, signal and move into the exit lane.

! 107. When entering a limited access highway, you should
a. stop on the entry ramp until there is an opening in traffic.
b. check traffic and work your way on to the traveled lane.
c. signal left, accelerate and hope for the best.
d. wait for a police escort if traffic is heavy.

! 108. If you miss an exit on a limited access highway, you should
a. stop and back up if you have missed it by only a short distance.
b. go on to the next exit.
c. make a U-turn.
d. get permission from the police to use the on-ramp.

! 109. Solid or broken yellow lines on the highway
a. divide the road into lanes.
b. designate turning lanes.
c. provide recommendations for passing or not passing.
d. both a and c (not b).

! 110. Under Vermont Law, DWI (for a person over 21) is defined as a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) or a Blood Alcohol Level (BAL) of at least
a. .10%.
b. 10%.
c. .01%.
d. .08%.

! 111. If you are under 18 and have been convicted of having a BAC/BAL of .02%
a. you must repeat a 30/6 High School Driver Education Program.
b. your license will be suspended until your 18th birthday.
c. you will receive a warning letter from the Governor.
d. your license will be suspended until you complete an alcohol education course at your own expense.

! 112. The number one cause of traffic related deaths in Vermont as well as in the rest of the country is
a. driving with excessive speed.
b. the drinking driver.
c. driving a defective vehicle.
d. none of these.

! 113. One of the effects of alcohol on driving skills is that
a. a person becomes a more careful driver.
b. a person is not aware of the risks they are taking.
c. because a person is feeling good, he becomes a more precise driver.
d. it affects all people in the same way.

! 114. After drinking and before driving, you should
a. drink a lot of hot black coffee.
b. take a cold shower.
c. wait several hours.
d. do none of these.

! 115. Under Vermont Law, the penalty for driving under the influence of any drug is
a. the same as that for being impaired by alcohol.
b. left to the judge's decision.
c. completely unpredictable.
d. recommended by the policeman making the arrest.

! 116. The penalties for being convicted of DWI are
a. a fine.
b. going to jail.
c. having your license suspended.
d. all of these.

! 117. The "Implied Consent" Law means that
a. when involved in an accident, you must always show your license to the policeman investigating the accident.
b. any policeman has the right to see your insurance policy.
c. when anyone accepts an Operator's License, s/he gives permission to take a test to determine BAL or BAC.
d. you must have your car inspected twice a year.

! 118. A person who refuses to take the breath test will loose his/her operating privileges
a. for 6 months with no chance for a reduction.
b. for 1 year reduced to 90 days if you take CRASH.
c. until all fines are paid.
d. until a certificate of financial responsibility is sent to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.

! 119. The most frequent cause of collisions between cars and motorcycles is
a. excessive speed by the operators of both vehicles.
b. the result of the motorcycle operator not seeing the other vehicle.
c. the failure of the motorcycle operator to wear proper protective clothing.
d. the result of motor vehicle operator not seeing the motorcycle.

! 120. All vehicles registered in Vermont must be inspected
a. once a year.
b. twice a year.
c. only when new.
d. never.

! 121. A leaky exhaust system is dangerous because
a. carbon monoxide poisoning may result.
b. it makes too much noise.
c. the engine may explode.
d. the pollution devices are being by-passed.

! 122. One reason why carbon monoxide is difficult to notice is that it
a. smells like the car.
b. has no odor.
c. smells like gasoline.
d. smells like rubber.

! 123. A driver wearing a seat belt
a. is better able to keep control of a car.
b. helps keep the driver from having an accident.
c. will never be injured.
d. will find that both a and b are correct.

! 124. The Vermont Seat Belt Law applies to
a. all infants and children under the age of 5.
b. everyone under the age of 13.
c. only those riding in rented vehicles.
d. everyone.

! 125. Any accident which causes damages of $ 1000 or more or any bodily injury must be reported to the Department of Motor Vehicles within
a. one week.
b. 72 hours.
c. 48 hours.
d. 24 hours.

! 126. If you have an accident, the driver of the other vehicle has a right to see
a. your operator's license.
b. your car registration.
c. your insurance card.
d. all of these.

! 127. A farm vehicle towing machinery such as a hay wagon or manure spreader is especially dangerous because
a. it moves slowly.
b. it tends to sway.
c. it may turn off suddenly.
d. all of these may happen.

! 128. When towing a trailer, you should
a. reduce your speed.
b. drive only after obtaining a police permit.
c. know that high speed and wind may cause the trailer to sway excessively.
d. do both a and c.

! 129. If your right wheels go off the road onto the shoulder, you should
a. stop immediately.
b. reduce speed and when traffic permits turn the front wheels sharply to the left at a slow speed and recover lane position.
c. speed up so that you will not hold up traffic.
d. do all of the above.

! 130. Most passing accidents are the result of
a. mechanical failure.
b. poor roads.
c. driver error.
d. all of these.

! 131. In terms of insurance, you MUST be covered by
a. life insurance.
b. liability insurance.
c. health insurance.
d. nothing: Vermont is a no-fault state.

! 132. The most important type of automobile insurance is
a. comprehensive.
b. collision.
c. liability and property damage.
d. medical payments.

! 133. Failure to have liability insurance can result in
a. the suspension of you license for 6 months or until you show proof of insurance.
b. a fine of $100.00 and 2 points on your driving record.
c. no legal action at all until your second accident.
d. a penalty imposed by the judge hearing your case.

! 134. A person who has a physical disability
a. can never get a license in Vermont.
b. may be able to learn to drive and get a license by using a car with special equipment.
c. may drive only those vehicles having special handicapped license places.
d. must have an annual physical examination.

! 135. A person who parks in a handicapped parking spot illegally may
a. not be penalized unless a handicapped person complains.
b. be fined $ 25.00 (plus towing) for doing so.
c. receive a warning from the police.
d. use it unless it is already occupied.

! 136. A person who has a handicapped plate (or card) will
a. receive free service at all gas stations.
b. be entitled to have gas pumped at the self-service price by the attendant.
c. not be required to pay the tax on gasoline.
d. receive a lifetime operator's license free of charge.

! 137. With a Vermont Operator's License, you may operate
a. all trucks.
b. all busses except school busses.
c. all cars.
d. all of these.

! 138. At signalized intersections when faced with a green ball (light) indication, left turning vehicles should always
a. check their right blind spot
b. yield to oncoming traffic
c. nose out to block traffic
d. wait for the light to cycle

! 139. A left turning vehicle has the "right-of-way" only when
a. the oncoming car is going slowly
b. there are no lights
c. faced with a green arrow indication
c. there are no signs

! 140. Pedestrians are at risk because
a. many are careless
b. some don't judge speed or distance well
c. they don't realize the risk
d. all of the above

Some study guides have the answers in the back.
This is not one of those guides !
The answer key for this study guide is available from
your driving instructor at your school or from Driver Education of Vermont by special request.

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