Chapter 7: Driving Safely And Studying For Your Permit

Question 1

Where should I start driving?

Answer 1

First practice driving in an empty parking lot or roads that do not have much traffic. It is important to develop basic car control before driving in areas that are busy.

Question 2

If traffic is backing up behind you, what are you required by law to do?

Answer 2

You are required by law to pull over and allow for the cars behind you to pass,

Question 3

What position should your hands be in on the steering wheel?

Answer 3

Look at the wheel like a clock. Hands on 9 and 3, or 8 and 4.

Question 4

Driver Readiness: What are the 6 things you should do before driving your vehicle?

Answer 4

1. Adjust the seat properly.
2. Adjust all mirrors.
3. Test the foot and parking/emergency brakes.
4. Adjust and fasten the safety belt.
5. Lock the doors.
6. Turn on the headlights.

Question 5

What 4 things must happen to stop your vehicle?

Answer 5

1. You must see and recognize the danger and the need to stop.
2. Your brain must tell your foot to step on the breaks.
3. Your foot must move to the brake pedal and operate the brake.
4. Your brakes must work correctly.

Question 6

What does reaction distance mean?

Answer 6

It is the distance your vehicle travels from the moment you see danger until you step on the brake.

Question 7

When it first starts to rain, what should you be concerned about?

Answer 7

Rain, oil, rubber, dirt and water combined make roads especially slippery. The higher the driving speed, the further the vehicle will travel before the driver is able to apply the brakes.

Question 8

What does the term braking distance mean?

Answer 8

That is the distance your vehicle travels from the time the brakes are applied to the time that the vehicle is brought to a stop.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The law states that a driver must use a turn signal not less than BLANK feet before making a turn or changing lanes.

Answer 9

100
Signaling three to five seconds before any of these actions covers this requirement.

Question 10

Steps to safely taking a left turn

Answer 10

1. When approaching an intersection, you must signal 3 to 5 seconds in advance to warn others of your intention to turn.
2. Check the rear view mirror to see that the driver of the vehicle behind you has understood your signal.
3. Be sure no bicyclist or motor vehicle behind you is trying to pass on your left.
4. On a multi-lane road, always make sure you’re in the left lan well in advance, never move suddenly from the right lane to the left lane.
5. Wait until there are no oncoming vehicles before making your turn, position your vehicle within one foot of the centerline.
6. Keep wheels straight until you are ready to turn, that way you will not be pushed into oncoming traffic.

Question 11

Who has the right-of-way when you’re making a left turn?

Answer 11

Oncoming vehicles and bicyclists. Pedestrians also have the right-of-way.

Question 12

How do you safely make a right turn?

Answer 12

1. We’ll ahead of the turn, look for any following vehicles and move over to the right side of your lane.
2. Signal 3 to 5 seconds before turn and begin slowing down.
3. Search the intersection, left, front, right and quickly left again just before starting your turn.
4. Keep close to right while turning. After completing turn, check mirror, and center vehicle in your lane.

Question 13

What should you do if you’re turning into a street with more than one lane going in your direction?

Answer 13

Turn into the nearest lane.

Question 14

What is one basic rule of driving in a multilane road?

Answer 14

Drive to the right unless you are passing or turning.

Question 15

How many seconds between your car and the car in front of you should there be?

Answer 15

4 seconds.
But if weather conditions are bad, it should be longer than 4 seconds.

Question 16

What are the 3 steps for four-second safety spacing?

Answer 16

1. The vehicle ahead is about to pass a checkpoint such as a sign, driveway, pole or parked vehicle.
2. Start counting seconds as the rear of the vehicle passes the check point.
3. Stop counting when your vehicle reaches the checkpoint.

Question 17

What is the maximum speed for any vehicle on all Vermont roads unless otherwise posted?

Answer 17

50 miles per hour

Question 18

What is the maximum speed for any vehicle on an Interstate in Vermont unless otherwise posted?

Answer 18

65 miles per hour

Question 19

What are some rules of Right-of-Way?

Answer 19

1. A driver must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, bicyclists, and other traffic already in the intersection.
2. Sign that says “yield right-of-way”, drive slow enough to stop and only go when the way is clear.
3. At a four-way stop, the first vehicle to arrive should have the right-of-way.
4. A driver approaching the road from a driveway, alley, parking lot, or T-intersection must yield the right-of-way to all traffic on the road.

Question 20

Who yields the right-of-way if two vehicles approach a four-way stop intersection at the same time?

Answer 20

The driver on the left should yield the right-of-way to the driver on the right.

Question 21

If a vehicle is parked on a 2-lane road, how many inches should the right wheels be to the right side of the road or curb?

Answer 21

Within 12 inches

Question 22

What happens if you must park on a highway in a rural area?

Answer 22

You must have all wheels off the traveled portion of the road.

Question 23

Where should you not park your car?

Answer 23

On a hill, curve, or where your vehicle cannot be seen for at least 150 feet, or any area posted for no parking.

Question 24

What should you do when parking on a hill?

Answer 24

Be sure your vehicle will not roll out into traffic. Always turn the front wheels and set the parking brake.

See picture on page 29

Question 25

Where should you never park?

Answer 25

1. On a crosswalk or within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection
2. Within 6 feet of a fire hydrant
3. On a bridge or tunnel

See full list on page 29

Question 26

Fill in the blank: You may not park within BLANK feet of a flashing red, or yellow light, stop sign, or traffic light.

Answer 26

30

Question 27

Fill in the blank: You should not park within BLANK feet of the driveway of a fire station or across the street within 75 feet of the driveway, when there are signs.

Answer 27

20

Question 28

What is a roundabout?

Answer 28

A roundabout is an intersection control feature where traffic enters and exits only through right turns and proceeds in a counter clockwise direction.

Question 29

What is the benefit of a roundabout?

Answer 29

Roundabouts reduce vehicular delay, crashes, fuel consumption, and air pollution.

Question 30

Are drivers allowed to change lanes once in a roundabout?

Answer 30

No

Question 31

What do you do at a police stop?

Answer 31

1.Police will turn on flashing lights or siren when they want you to stop.
2. Pull over on right side of road, when safe.
3. Keep safety belt fastened until the officer has seen you wearing it.
4. Show your license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance when requested
5. Stay in vehicle unless requested.
6. Turn on interior lights