Vermont Permit Test: Turning Practice Questions

Correct answer: At least 100 feet

A driver must signal not less than 100 feet before turning or changing lanes; 3 to 5 seconds covers it.

Source: Chapter 7 – Signals, Left and Right Turns

Correct answer: Straight until you start the turn

Keep your wheels straight until you are ready to turn, so you are not pushed into oncoming traffic if hit from behind.

Source: Chapter 7 – Signals, Left and Right Turns

Correct answer: Within one foot of it

Position your vehicle within one foot of the centerline if it is safe to do so.

Source: Chapter 7 – Signals, Left and Right Turns

Correct answer: About three feet

At the approach to a right turn the vehicle should be about three feet from the right side of the road; don’t swing left.

Source: Chapter 7 – Signals, Left and Right Turns

Correct answer: The nearest lane

If turning into a street with more than one lane going your way, turn into the nearest lane.

Source: Chapter 7 – Signals, Left and Right Turns

Correct answer: Counterclockwise

Traffic enters and exits roundabouts only by right turns and proceeds counterclockwise.

Source: Chapter 7 – Roundabouts

Correct answer: No

Drivers may not change lanes once in the roundabout; choose the proper lane before entering.

Source: Chapter 7 – Roundabouts

Correct answer: Turn left or go straight

With no signs, the right lane may turn right or go through; the left lane may turn left or go through.

Source: Chapter 7 – Roundabouts

Correct answer: Pull over and let it pass

If not already in the roundabout, pull over and let emergency vehicles pass; if inside, pull over after exiting.

Source: Chapter 7 – Roundabouts

Correct answer: Cutting in between it and the curb

Trucks often swing wide left to turn right; do not cut in between the truck and the curb or shoulder.

Source: Chapter 7 – Sharing the Road with Large Trucks