Highway & Freeway Driving — Vermont
Vermont permit practice test: 380 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: 20 Q, pass 16. Highway & Freeway Driving: 39 questions.
Entering and exiting freeways, lane changes, overtaking and HOV lane rules.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Highway & Freeway Driving |
| License test | Vermont Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 39 (10% of 380 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
Official handbook
dmv.vermont.gov ✓ Verified from official source
Questions (39)
1. You may pass another vehicle:
- In a curve or on a hill because the chance is small that another vehicle is coming.
- By using the shoulder of the highway.
- If your lane is next to a solid yellow line and the passing lane is clear ahead.
- None of the above. ✓
Answer: D. None of the above.
2. When in a travel lane on the roadway:
- You may stop to drop off passengers.
- You may stop to look up an address.
- You may make a U-turn or back up if you get on the wrong entrance ramp of the freeway.
- Don’t stop for any reason. Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road. ✓
Answer: D. Don’t stop for any reason. Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road.
3. To enter a freeway:
- Signal, yield to existing traffic, and enter at the same speed that traffic is moving. ✓
- Signal and enter the freeway. Freeway traffic must yield.
- Drive slowly so you can check traffic.
- Always come to a complete stop first.
Answer: A. Signal, yield to existing traffic, and enter at the same speed that traffic is moving.
4. Before changing lanes on a multilane highway, you should:
- Sound your horn.
- Turn on your headlights.
- Reduce your speed.
- Check your mirrors and blind spots. ✓
Answer: D. Check your mirrors and blind spots.
5. When changing lanes on a highway, you should:
- Signal a lane change.
- Check your rearview and outside mirrors.
- Check your blind spot by glancing over your shoulder.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
6. When passing another vehicle on a road with two lanes traveling in opposite directions, you should:
- Return to the driving lane when there's enough room between you and the vehicle you passed. ✓
- Remain in the left lane if you intend to turn left.
- Return to the right side of the roadway immediately.
- Drive in either lane.
Answer: A. Return to the driving lane when there's enough room between you and the vehicle you passed.
7. Which of the following statements is true?
- It is okay for drivers of other vehicles to follow motorcycles closely.
- A motorcycle with two people on it is more balanced than a motorcycle with just one rider.
- The driver of a passenger vehicle must change lanes completely when passing a motorcycle. ✓
- Drivers of other vehicles can expect a motorcycle's brake lights to turn on when the motorcyclist slows down.
Answer: C. The driver of a passenger vehicle must change lanes completely when passing a motorcycle.
8. To check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left, you should glance:
- Over your right shoulder.
- At your side mirror.
- Over your left shoulder. ✓
- At your rearview mirror.
Answer: C. Over your left shoulder.
9. If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:
- Sit in your car and wait for help.
- Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers. ✓
- Sound your horn at passing motorists.
- Flash your headlights at oncoming traffic.
Answer: B. Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.
10. You may pass another vehicle if the line dividing your lane from the lane you wish to enter is a ____ line.
- Broken white ✓
- Double solid yellow
- Solid yellow
- Solid white
Answer: A. Broken white
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook