Vermont permit test: turning & signaling
Turn lanes, turn signals, hand signals, U-turns and turns on red. 5 questions.
Under Vermont law, how far before a turn or lane change must you signal?
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Sample turning & signaling questions
Under Vermont law, how far before a turn or lane change must you signal?
- A At least 50 feet
- B At least 200 feet
- C At least 100 feet
- D At least 500 feet
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C. At least 100 feet
Vermont law requires a turn signal at least 100 feet before a turn or lane change. Signaling 3 to 5 seconds ahead covers this requirement.
When preparing to turn left on a two-way road, where should you position your car?
- A About three feet from the right edge
- B Within one foot of the center line, if safe
- C Straddling the center line
- D In the middle of your lane
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B. Within one foot of the center line, if safe
Before a left turn, move within one foot of the center line if it is safe. Keep your wheels straight while waiting so a rear-end crash does not push you into oncoming traffic.
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Your traffic light is red and there is no sign prohibiting turns. May you turn right in Vermont?
- A Yes, after a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and traffic
- B No, right turns on red are illegal in Vermont
- C Yes, and without a full stop, as long as the whole intersection is clear
- D Only if a green arrow is also lit
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A. Yes, after a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and traffic
Right turns on a circular red are usually allowed in Vermont, but only after a complete stop, a scan of the intersection, and yielding to pedestrians and vehicles. Obey any sign that forbids it.
You are in a lane marked with a straight-ahead arrow and realize you needed to turn right. What should you do?
- A Turn right from your lane if no one is beside you
- B Stop and wait for the right lane to clear
- C Continue straight and find another route
- D Signal and cut into the right lane at the intersection
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C. Continue straight and find another route
You must follow the direction shown for the lane you are in. If you are in a straight-only lane, go straight; it is safer to drive around the block than make a sudden turn.