Speed Limits & Following Distance — Vermont
Vermont permit practice test: 380 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: 20 Q, pass 16. Speed Limits & Following Distance: 24 questions.
Posted speed limits, school and construction zones, stopping and following distance.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Speed Limits & Following Distance |
| License test | Vermont Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 24 (6% 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 (24)
1. Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle?
- Steering ability ✓
- Braking distance
- Reaction distance
- Perception time
Answer: A. Steering ability
2. Which statement about speed is true?
- Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous.
- Speeding can kill.
- Speeding is not dangerous if you are a skilled driver.
- Both "Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous" and "Speeding can kill." ✓
Answer: D. Both "Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous" and "Speeding can kill."
3. When driving on roads that may be slippery:
- Always drive at the maximum speed limit.
- Use cruise control to maintain a steady speed.
- Reduce your following distance.
- Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction. ✓
Answer: D. Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction.
4. When driving on slippery roads, you should:
- Use alternate routes.
- Drive as you would on dry roads.
- Increase your following distance. ✓
- Avoid crossing bridges or intersections.
Answer: C. Increase your following distance.
5. Braking distance is affected by:
- The speed your vehicle is traveling.
- The condition of your brakes and tires.
- The condition of the pavement.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
6. What do speed limit signs indicate?
- Potential driving speeds for the area
- The maximum or minimum speed that is legally allowed to be driven ✓
- The speed drivers should drive in heavy traffic
- The speed drivers should drive under poor conditions
Answer: B. The maximum or minimum speed that is legally allowed to be driven
7. A person who drives much slower than the speed limit:
- Is a very safe driver.
- Always has the right-of-way.
- Should not let following cars pass.
- May create a dangerous driving environment. ✓
Answer: D. May create a dangerous driving environment.
8. A work zone:
- May be moving or stationary. ✓
- Is marked with black and white signs.
- Does not require a driver to slow down and pay extra attention.
- All of the above.
Answer: A. May be moving or stationary.
9. Many crashes are caused by:
- Drivers traveling too fast for conditions. ✓
- Drivers consistently checking their mirrors and blind spots.
- Drivers yielding the right-of-way.
- Drivers maintaining a four-second following distance.
Answer: A. Drivers traveling too fast for conditions.
10. If a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone, you must:
- Follow the directions given by the flagger. ✓
- Copy what surrounding traffic is doing, despite the flagger's instructions.
- Assume the flagger is not supposed to be directing traffic.
- Follow the laws that would be in place if the area was not under construction.
Answer: A. Follow the directions given by the flagger.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook