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Vermont Permit Test: Speed Limits Practice Questions
Posted and default limits, school zones and the basic speed law.
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Question 1
What is the maximum speed on Vermont roads unless posted otherwise?
40 mph
55 mph
65 mph
50 mph
Correct answer: 50 mph
The maximum speed for any vehicle on all Vermont roads is 50 mph unless posted.
Source: Chapter 7 β Speed Limits and Safe Speeds
Question 2
What is the maximum speed on a Vermont interstate unless posted otherwise?
55 mph
70 mph
65 mph
75 mph
Correct answer: 65 mph
The maximum speed on an interstate in Vermont is 65 mph or as posted.
Source: Chapter 7 β Speed Limits and Safe Speeds
Question 3
The manual says sometimes an unsafe speed can be as low as:
25 mph
35 mph
50 mph
10 mph
Correct answer: 10 mph
You must drive at a speed safe for conditions; sometimes even 10 mph can be unsafe.
Source: Chapter 7 β Speed Limits and Safe Speeds
Question 4
At 60 mph on dry pavement, about how far does a car need to stop, per the work zone tips?
75 feet
120 feet
500 feet
240 feet
Correct answer: 240 feet
It takes about 240 feet to stop at 60 mph versus 75 feet at 30 mph on dry pavement.
Source: Chapter 7 β Work Zone Safety
Question 5
What happens to speeding fines in a Vermont work zone?
They are waived at night
They are reduced
They are doubled
They stay the same
Correct answer: They are doubled
Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone, and work zone rules apply 24/7.
Source: Chapter 7 β Work Zone Safety
Question 6
How long does it take the average driver to apply the brakes after seeing danger?
About 3 seconds
About 3/4 of a second
About 1/10 of a second
About 5 seconds
Correct answer: About 3/4 of a second
After seeing danger, the average driver takes about 3/4 of a second to apply the brakes (reaction distance).
Source: Chapter 7 β How to Drive Safely
Question 7
Traffic is backing up behind you because you are driving slowly. What does Vermont law require?
Speed up to the posted limit at once
Turn on your hazard lights and continue
Stop in your lane until they pass
Pull over when safe and let them pass
Correct answer: Pull over when safe and let them pass
If traffic backs up behind you, you are required by law to pull over when safe and let following vehicles go by.
Source: Chapter 7 β How to Drive Safely
Question 8
At 40 mph at night with low beams, you are said to be:
Driving at a safe night speed
Overdriving your headlights
Required to use hazard lights
Below the minimum speed
Correct answer: Overdriving your headlights
At 40 mph at night on low beams you cannot see far enough ahead to stop; this is overdriving your headlights.
Source: Chapter 7 β Reduced Visibility & Night Driving
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