How to Drive Safely, Parking, and Police Stops — Vermont Driver's License Practice Test

This Vermont Driver's License How to Drive Safely, Parking, and Police Stops practice set has 63 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 80% on the real Vermont Driver's License knowledge test to pass.

Sample questions

Three questions from the How to Drive Safely, Parking, and Police Stops bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.

1. Where should a person with a Learner's Permit first practice driving?

   • In an empty parking lot or on roads without much traffic — Correct answer
   • On a busy interstate highway
   • On crowded downtown streets
   • During rush hour in heavy traffic

   Explanation: A new driver should first practice in an empty parking lot or on roads without much traffic to develop basic car control.

   Handbook: How to Drive Safely, Parking, and Police Stops — Where to Start Driving

2. If traffic is backing up behind you because you are driving slowly, what does the law require you to do?

   • Pull over to the side of the road when safe and let following vehicles go by — Correct answer
   • Speed up to match the traffic flow even if uncomfortable
   • Continue driving at your own pace and ignore them
   • Stop suddenly in your lane to let them pass

   Explanation: If traffic backs up behind you, the law requires you to pull over to the side of the road when safe and let following vehicles go by.

   Handbook: How to Drive Safely, Parking, and Police Stops — Where to Start Driving

3. Which hand positions on the steering wheel are recommended?

   • 9 and 3, or 8 and 4 — Correct answer
   • 10 and 2, or 11 and 1
   • 12 and 6 only
   • 7 and 5, or 6 and 6

   Explanation: Viewing the wheel as a clock face, a 9 and 3 or an 8 and 4 hand position is recommended.

   Handbook: How to Drive Safely, Parking, and Police Stops — Hand Position