Vermont permit test: night, weather & hazards
Headlights, rain, fog, ice, skids, glare and other hazards. 7 questions.
Based on the time of day, when does Vermont law require your headlights to be on?
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Sample night, weather & hazards questions
Based on the time of day, when does Vermont law require your headlights to be on?
- A Only from sunset until sunrise, whenever it is completely dark
- B From a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise
- C Only when streetlights are off
- D From 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
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B. From a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise
Vermont requires headlights from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise. Do not mistake daytime running lights for headlights.
In fog or heavy snow, at what visibility does Vermont law require headlights?
- A When you cannot clearly see persons or vehicles 500 feet ahead
- B When you cannot clearly see persons or vehicles 1,000 feet ahead
- C When you cannot see 100 feet ahead
- D Only when a sign tells you to
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A. When you cannot clearly see persons or vehicles 500 feet ahead
If you cannot clearly see persons or vehicles 500 feet ahead, Vermont law requires headlights. In fog, heavy rain or heavy snow, use low beams.
An oncoming car's headlights are blinding you. Where should you look?
- A Directly at the headlights
- B Toward the right edge of the road
- C At the center line
- D Down at your dashboard
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B. Toward the right edge of the road
To avoid being blinded, look ahead toward the right edge of the road until the bright lights pass. This also helps you see bicyclists or pedestrians near the edge.
Your car starts to skid on an icy road. What should you do?
- A Avoid hitting the brakes and steer where you want to go
- B Brake hard and hold the wheel straight
- C Steer the opposite way of where you want to go
- D Speed up to regain traction
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A. Avoid hitting the brakes and steer where you want to go
To recover from a skid, do not hit the brakes, and steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go. You may need to steer left and right a few times.