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Vermont: Right-of-way, turning and passing — Part 3 Practice Test

Questions in this part include: “When turning left at an intersection, how should you treat an oncoming bicyclist?” · “When may a driver pass another vehicle on the right?”

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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Vermont Driver's Manual" (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles.

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  1. When turning left at an intersection, how should you treat an oncoming bicyclist?

    • Turn first, because bicycles are slower than cars
    • Honk and turn ahead of the bicyclist
    • Wait only if the bicyclist signals first
    • Yield, just as you would to an oncoming motorist
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    Correct answer: Yield, just as you would to an oncoming motorist

    Bicyclists may be traveling faster than you realize, so you yield and give them space.

    Source: ⁨Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024))⁩, page 41 · Open this page in the manual

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  2. When checking traffic to turn at an intersection, what should you predict about a motorcycle that looks far away?

    • It is farther away than it looks
    • It is closer than it looks
    • It is going slower than it looks
    • It is about to turn
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    Correct answer: It is closer than it looks

    A motorcycle may look farther away than it is.

    Source: ⁨Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024))⁩, page 42 · Open this page in the manual

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  3. Before pulling out to pass a vehicle ahead, which signal should you give?

    Top view of a road with two lanes going the same way: a blue car follows a grey car in the right lane, and a red car is farther ahead in the left lane.
    • A left signal
    • A right signal
    • No signal until you are alongside the vehicle
    • A signal only if it is dark
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    Correct answer: A left signal

    You signal left to tell other drivers you will be pulling out to pass.

    Source: ⁨Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024))⁩, page 51 · Open this page in the manual

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  4. In general, on which side should you pass vehicles and bicycles?

    Top view of a road with two lanes going the same way: a blue car follows a grey car in the right lane, and a red car is farther ahead in the left lane.
    • On the right
    • On the shoulder
    • On the left
    • On whichever side has more room
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    Correct answer: On the left

    The manual says to pass vehicles and bicycles on the left.

    Source: ⁨Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024))⁩, page 52 · Open this page in the manual

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  5. At night, what might be necessary to warn the driver in front of you that you intend to pass?

    At night on a two-lane road, a blue car with its headlights on follows another car whose red taillights are glowing
    • Keeping your headlights on high beam while you pass
    • Blinking your headlights from low to high to low beam
    • Turning your headlights off for a moment
    • Switching to your parking lights
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    Correct answer: Blinking your headlights from low to high to low beam

    At night you may blink your headlights from low to high to low beam to warn the driver ahead that you intend to pass.

    Source: ⁨Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024))⁩, page 51 · Open this page in the manual

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  6. If you are passing while towing a trailer, what should you be especially careful to do?

    Top view of a two-lane rural road with a broken yellow center line, white edge lines and grass on both sides. A blue car pulling a small white trailer follows a white sedan in the right lane. No other traffic; no lamps lit.
    • Pass only on the right side of the vehicle
    • Pull back as soon as the trailer clears the vehicle ahead
    • Speed up as much as the vehicle can safely manage
    • Be well past it before pulling back into its lane
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    Correct answer: Be well past it before pulling back into its lane

    With a trailer, make sure you are well past the vehicle or bicycle before moving back into its lane.

    Source: ⁨Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024))⁩, page 51 · Open this page in the manual

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  7. After passing, how far beyond the vehicle or bicycle should you go before returning to your lane?

    A blue car in the left lane of a two-lane road with a broken yellow center line, passing a red car in the right lane, with the road ahead clear
    • Far enough that it is no longer visible in your side mirror
    • Far enough to see its entire front in your inside rearview mirror
    • Far enough to be one full car length in front of it
    • Far enough to be next to the next intersection ahead
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    Correct answer: Far enough to see its entire front in your inside rearview mirror

    You should see the entire front of the vehicle or the bicyclist in your inside rearview mirror before returning.

    Source: ⁨Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024))⁩, page 52 · Open this page in the manual

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  8. When returning to the right side of the road after passing, what should you do?

    A blue car in the left lane of a two-lane road with a broken yellow center line, passing a red car in the right lane, with the road ahead clear
    • Use your left signal and check the left blind spot
    • Sound your horn and move over right away
    • Use your right signal and check the right blind spot
    • Flash your headlights and move over right away
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    Correct answer: Use your right signal and check the right blind spot

    After passing, signal right, check the right blind spot over your shoulder, and return to the right side of the road.

    Source: ⁨Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024))⁩, page 52 · Open this page in the manual

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  9. What should you do when another vehicle is passing you?

    A red car with its left signal on in the oncoming lane passing a blue car, on a road with a broken yellow center line
    • Slow a little and keep right
    • Speed up to stay even with it
    • Move toward the center of the road
    • Hold your speed and stay in the center of your lane
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    Correct answer: Slow a little and keep right

    Slowing a little and keeping right lets the other driver pass more safely.

    Source: ⁨Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024))⁩, page 52 · Open this page in the manual

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  10. When may a driver pass another vehicle on the right?

    • On a multilane road
    • On a two-lane road when the vehicle ahead is going straight
    • Whenever the driver ahead is going slowly
    • On a curve if no traffic is coming
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    Correct answer: On a multilane road

    A driver may pass on the right of another vehicle on a multilane road.

    Source: ⁨Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024))⁩, page 52 · Open this page in the manual

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  11. On a road that is not multilane, when may a driver pass on the right of a vehicle or bicycle?

    • When it is traveling straight ahead below the speed limit
    • When it is stopped for a pedestrian at a crosswalk
    • When it is turning or preparing to turn left, if there is room
    • When it is turning or preparing to turn right
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    Correct answer: When it is turning or preparing to turn left, if there is room

    On roads that are not multilane, passing on the right is allowed only when the vehicle or bicycle is turning or preparing to turn left and there is room.

    Source: ⁨Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024))⁩, page 52 · Open this page in the manual

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  12. May a motor vehicle be passed by driving off the pavement or main traveled part of the road?

    Top view of a road with two lanes going the same way: a blue car follows a grey car in the right lane, and a red car is farther ahead in the left lane.
    • Yes, if the shoulder is wide enough
    • No, under no conditions
    • Yes, when the vehicle ahead is moving slowly
    • Yes, but only in daylight
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    Correct answer: No, under no conditions

    The manual says that under no conditions can a motor vehicle be passed by driving off the pavement or main traveled part of the road.

    Source: ⁨Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024))⁩, page 52 · Open this page in the manual

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  13. At which of these locations should you not pass?

    • On a straight, level road
    • On a multilane road
    • Where a broken line is in your lane
    • At an intersection
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    Correct answer: At an intersection

    The manual lists hills, curves, railroads, intersections, and a changed path ahead as places where you do not pass.

    Source: ⁨Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024))⁩, page 52 · Open this page in the manual

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  14. In the turning-around procedure on the road test, how far from the curb or edge of the road do you stop after driving just past the side street?

    Top view of a two-way residential street with a broken yellow center line, sidewalks and trees. A blue car drives in the right lane toward a narrow side street joining on the right, which has a white striped crosswalk across it. No other vehicles or people.
    • About 6 inches
    • About 5 feet
    • About 18 inches
    • About 10 feet
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    Correct answer: About 18 inches

    The manual says to stop about 18 inches from the curb or edge of the road, just past the side street.

    Source: ⁨Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024))⁩, page 56 · Open this page in the manual

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  15. In the turning-around procedure, in which direction do you look mostly while backing into the side street?

    Top view of a two-way street with a broken yellow center line and a side street joining on the right with a white striped crosswalk across it. A blue car is slanted in the right lane, its lower end toward the side street with white lamps lit there. Nothing else on the road.
    • At your side mirrors
    • Through the rear window
    • Over your right shoulder only
    • At the curb beside you
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    Correct answer: Through the rear window

    The manual says to look mostly through the rear window while backing, and to keep on your own side of the street.

    Source: ⁨Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024))⁩, page 56 · Open this page in the manual

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  16. In the turning-around procedure, when do you stop backing into the side street?

    Top view of a two-way street with a broken yellow center line and a side street joining on the right with a white striped crosswalk across it. A blue car is slanted in the right lane, its lower end toward the side street with white lamps lit there. Nothing else on the road.
    • When the front of your vehicle clears the crosswalk
    • When your rear bumper reaches the first driveway
    • As soon as the vehicle is off the main road
    • When the vehicle is beyond any crosswalks or stop lines
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    Correct answer: When the vehicle is beyond any crosswalks or stop lines

    You stop backing once the vehicle is entirely in the side street beyond any crosswalks or stop lines.

    Source: ⁨Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024))⁩, page 57 · Open this page in the manual

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  17. In the turning-around procedure, which signal do you give before turning back out onto the street?

    Top view of a two-way street with a broken yellow center line, and a side street joining it. A blue car sits in the side street on the far side of a white striped crosswalk, pointing toward the main street, no lamps lit. The main street is empty.
    • Signal right
    • Signal left
    • Turn on your hazard lights
    • Give no signal
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    Correct answer: Signal left

    Before turning back out, you signal left and shift to drive, then make a proper left turn when no vehicles are coming.

    Source: ⁨Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024))⁩, page 57 · Open this page in the manual

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  18. What does the manual say about backing across an intersection?

    Top view of a two-way residential street with a broken yellow center line, sidewalks and trees. A blue car drives in the right lane toward a narrow side street joining on the right, which has a white striped crosswalk across it. No other vehicles or people.
    • It is allowed if you sound your horn
    • It is allowed when traffic is light
    • It is allowed at night with your lights on
    • Never back across an intersection
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    Correct answer: Never back across an intersection

    The manual states you should never back across an intersection.

    Source: ⁨Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024))⁩, page 57 · Open this page in the manual

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  19. When you are backing your vehicle, who are you responsible for?

    Top view of a two-way street with a broken yellow center line and a side street joining on the right with a white striped crosswalk across it. A blue car is slanted in the right lane, its lower end toward the side street with white lamps lit there. Nothing else on the road.
    • Traffic in all directions
    • Only traffic behind you
    • Only traffic on your own side
    • Only pedestrians
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    Correct answer: Traffic in all directions

    The manual says that when backing, you are responsible for traffic in all directions.

    Source: ⁨Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024))⁩, page 57 · Open this page in the manual

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  20. Which option does the manual call the safest way to turn your vehicle around?

    Top view of a two-way residential street with a broken yellow center line, sidewalks and trees. A blue car drives in the right lane toward a narrow side street joining on the right, which has a white striped crosswalk across it. No other vehicles or people.
    • Backing into a side street
    • Turning around in the middle of the road
    • Going around the block or using a parking lot
    • Backing across an intersection
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    Correct answer: Going around the block or using a parking lot

    The manual says going around the block or using a parking lot is the safest option for turning around.

    Source: ⁨Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024))⁩, page 57 · Open this page in the manual

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