Vermont permit test: sharing the road
Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, trucks, buses and slow vehicles. 7 questions.
How much space should you leave between your car and a bicyclist you are passing in Vermont?
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Sample sharing the road questions
How much space should you leave between your car and a bicyclist you are passing in Vermont?
- A At least 2 feet
- B At least 3 feet
- C At least 6 feet
- D At least 4 feet
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D. At least 4 feet
Leave at least four feet between the right side of your vehicle and a bicyclist you pass. If the road is too narrow, wait until it is safe to pass.
Two bicyclists are riding side by side ahead of you on a Vermont road. What is true?
- A They must always ride single file on Vermont roads, even when traffic is light
- B They are breaking the law and you may honk
- C They must ride on the sidewalk
- D They may legally ride two abreast if they do not impede normal traffic
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D. They may legally ride two abreast if they do not impede normal traffic
In Vermont, bicyclists may ride two abreast as long as they do not impede the normal and reasonable flow of traffic. Slow down and pass only when it is safe.
Why should you predict that a motorcycle is closer than it looks?
- A Its small size makes it look farther away than it is
- B Motorcycles always travel faster than cars
- C Motorcycle headlights are dimmer than the headlights on cars
- D Riders often weave between lanes
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A. Its small size makes it look farther away than it is
Because of its small size, a motorcycle may look farther away than it is. When checking traffic to turn, predict the motorcycle is closer than it appears.
If you cannot see a truck driver's side mirrors, what does that tell you?
- A You are at a safe following distance
- B The truck driver cannot see you
- C The truck is about to turn
- D The mirrors are adjusted wrong
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B. The truck driver cannot see you
Large trucks have big blind spots, called No-Zones. If you cannot see the truck's mirrors, the driver cannot see you, so move out of that area.