How is variant 5 different from the primary Vermont test?

Variant 5 draws from a different slice of the Vermont question pool. It is the same length and difficulty as the primary test.

How many questions does variant 5 have?

Variant 5 has 46 questions, matching the primary Vermont test.

Are answers and explanations included?

Yes. Each question has the accepted answer plus an explanation with citations to the official handbook.

What must you do if your car breaks down and causes an accident with $2,000 worth of damage?

Report the accident to the police immediately

Wait until you get home to call your insurance

Only report it if someone was injured

You are driving down a street and see a pedestrian waiting to cross at a crosswalk. What must you do?

Speed up to get past them quickly

Wave them to wait for the next car

Slow down and honk to warn them

What is the minimum safe distance you should keep behind another vehicle on dry roads?

As close as possible to save gas

Just enough to see the car's rear tires

One car length for every 10 mph

You are driving on a two-lane road with a solid yellow line on your side and a broken yellow line on the other side. What does this mean?

You must not pass other vehicles.

You can cross the line to turn right.

You must drive on the left side of the road.

You may pass if it is safe to do so.

Why is it illegal to let your car engine run while parked in Vermont?

It is illegal because it violates Vermont's anti-idling laws.

It is illegal because it wastes too much gas.

It is illegal because it causes the car to overheat.

It is illegal only if you are in a school zone.

A driver caught with a suspended license for a first DUI offense may need to install a device in their vehicle.

A GPS tracker to monitor location.

A special license plate with a red stripe.

A child safety lock for the doors.

You see a blue sign with a white 'H' on it while driving. What does this sign indicate?

The road is closed for construction.

You are driving on a two-lane road and want to make a U-turn. Under what condition is this allowed?

Only if you can do it safely and without blocking traffic

Only on weekends when traffic is light

Only if you use your turn signal for 5 seconds

Only if you are in a residential neighborhood

What is the best way to tell other drivers what you plan to do?

Use your turn signal before making the move

Wave your hand at other drivers

Yell out the window to warn drivers

A 4-year-old child weighs 40 pounds. What is the safest restraint for them in Vermont?

A forward-facing child safety seat with a harness

They can sit in the front seat without a car seat

What is the rule for using a cell phone while driving in Vermont?

You are prohibited from holding or using a wireless device to text or talk.

You can use your phone for navigation but not for texting.

You can only text if you are stopped at a red light.

You can text if you use a hands-free device.

In Vermont winter conditions, what should you do if your vehicle starts to skid on ice?

Turn the steering wheel in the direction the rear is sliding

Accelerate hard to pull the car out of the slide

Hit the brakes hard to stop the slide

Turn the steering wheel to the left, away from the skid

You are driving on a two-lane road and see a solid yellow line on your side of the center. What does this mean?

You cannot pass other vehicles.

You must drive on the left side of the road.

You may pass if the road is clear.

When you are making a left turn at an intersection, which of the following must you do?

Yield to all oncoming traffic and pedestrians

Speed up to beat the oncoming cars

Turn only if the oncoming car is more than 100 feet away

Turn across the path of oncoming traffic without stopping

What is the law regarding using a handheld cell phone while driving in Vermont?

You cannot hold the phone to your ear or type while driving

You can use your phone if you are stopped at a red light

You can hold the phone to your ear if you drive slowly

When parking a car facing uphill with a curb, how should you position your wheels?

Turn the wheels away from the curb

Turn the wheels toward the curb

What is the law regarding children under 8 years old in Vermont?

They must use a child restraint system appropriate for their size and weight.

They can ride in the back seat without any restraint if the driver is present.

They can sit in the front seat if they hold the seat belt tightly.

They must wear a seat belt but do not need a car seat.

You see a flashing yellow light at an intersection. What should you do?

Slow down and proceed with caution

Stop immediately and wait for it to turn green

Speed up to clear the intersection quickly

Treat it exactly like a flashing red light

You are entering a roundabout. You are in the lane to the right of the circle. How should you navigate the roundabout?

Enter, drive counter-clockwise, and yield to traffic already inside.

Enter and drive clockwise to find the exit.

Enter and drive counter-clockwise, but yield to traffic entering from the right.

Enter and stop in the circle to wait for a gap.

When you apply for a Vermont driver's license, what does the 'implied consent' law mean?

You automatically agree to take a breath or blood test if an officer suspects you are impaired.

You must agree to take a drug test only if you are driving a commercial vehicle.

You only need to take a test if you cause a car accident.

You can refuse a sobriety test without any penalty if you have a valid license.

What is the correct way to use your headlights when driving in thick fog?

Use low beams and fog lights if equipped

Use high beams to see further ahead

Turn off all lights to avoid glare

If your vehicle begins to hydroplane on a wet road, what is the safest action to take?

Slowly ease off the gas pedal and hold the wheel straight

Turn the steering wheel sharply to the left

When two cars arrive at a four-way stop intersection at the same time, who has the right-of-way?

The car that is larger or heavier

You are approaching a traffic light that has turned solid yellow. What is the correct action?

Honk your horn and proceed through the intersection

Turn right immediately without stopping

What should you do if your tires start to hydroplane on a wet road?

Ease off the gas pedal and hold the steering wheel steady

Turn the steering wheel sharply to the right

Slam on the brakes immediately to stop

Accelerate quickly to gain traction

You are driving and approach a four-way stop. You arrive at the exact same time as a car on your right. Who goes first?

The driver on your right goes first

The larger vehicle always goes first

You go first because you arrived at the same time

The driver on your left goes first

You see a large truck merging onto the highway. Where are you most likely to be in its blind spot?

Directly behind the trailer or right next to the cab

Directly in front of the truck's bumper

Far ahead of the truck in the next lane

Which of the following is the most effective way to scan the road while driving?

Move your eyes continuously from far ahead to close by

Stare fixedly at the hood of your car

Focus only on the lane lines directly in front of you

Look only at the rearview mirror every few seconds

What happens if you are stopped by police and cannot prove you have auto insurance?

Your license and vehicle registration may be suspended

You will get a warning and be let go

You must pay a fine but can keep driving

You are allowed to drive home to get your insurance card

In Vermont winter conditions, what is the safest way to stop on a patch of ice?

Press the brake gently and early

You are in a car accident in Vermont. When must you report it to the DMV?

You must report it to the DMV if property damage is $3,000 or more.

You never need to report it if no one was injured.

You must report it to the DMV only if the damage is over $3,000.

You must report it immediately to the police only.

You are approaching a school bus that is stopped on the other side of a divided highway with a physical barrier. What should you do?

Continue driving at normal speed

Honk to let the bus driver know you are there

Slow down and proceed with caution

You want to make a U-turn on a residential street. Which situation makes this turn illegal?

You are in a place where the turn is unsafe or prohibited by a sign

You are in a residential area with no traffic

You are at an intersection with a stop sign

What color and shape is a sign that tells you must come to a complete stop?

A white rectangle with black letters

A yellow diamond with black symbols

What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign with a curved arrow symbol mean?

You are entering a construction zone.

Which action best describes a proper visual search pattern while driving?

Scan from far ahead to near, and side to side

Focus on the road lines to stay in your lane

Look only at the dashboard and mirrors

Stare only at the car directly in front of you

What is the most effective way to avoid distractions while driving?

Pull over to a safe location before using your phone

Use voice commands while driving fast

Text only when stopped at a red light

Hold the phone in your hand but do not look at it

If you refuse to take a chemical test when asked by an officer, what happens to your license?

Your license is suspended immediately.

You can take the test later that day.

You must pay a small fine but keep driving.

A 6-year-old child weighs 45 pounds. What is the correct restraint for this child in Vermont?

He must use a booster seat until he is 8 years old

He can use a regular seat belt because he is over 4 feet 9 inches

He must use a rear-facing car seat until age 7

He can sit in the front seat without a booster

What is the first thing you should do if your brakes fail while driving?

Pump the brake pedal and downshift to a lower gear

Yank the emergency brake handle with full force right away

Turn off the engine immediately

You are driving and see a pedestrian waiting to cross at a crosswalk. What must you do?

Stop and yield the right-of-way immediately

Slow down and let them cross if they step out

Honk your horn to tell them to hurry up

Drive around them if they are not in your lane yet

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