Vermont permit test: interstate driving and passing
Ramps and speed-change lanes, safe interstate driving, passing and where not to pass, and the Move Over law. 13 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key interstate driving and passing rulesShow the rules
- Drivers must yield to state, city or town maintenance vehicles working on the highway, such as a plow with flashing lights, and proceed with caution. (p. 32, Vermont Driver's Manual (2025) (opens the handbook))
- The entering driver must yield to drivers already on the interstate; speed up in the acceleration lane and merge when the lane is safe. (p. 51, Vermont Driver's Manual (2025) (opens the handbook))
- Never use cruise control in rain, fog, snow or ice; you need full control of your speed. (p. 52, Vermont Driver's Manual (2025) (opens the handbook))
- Never back up or use an emergency turnaround if you miss your exit. (p. 52, Vermont Driver's Manual (2025) (opens the handbook))
- Move as far right as possible, raise the hood, tie a white cloth on the vehicle, and stay inside it while you wait for help. (p. 52, Vermont Driver's Manual (2025) (opens the handbook))
- On a divided highway the line on your right should be white. (p. 52, Vermont Driver's Manual (2025) (opens the handbook))
- Drive in the right lane unless you are passing another vehicle or a sign says otherwise. (p. 52, Vermont Driver's Manual (2025) (opens the handbook))
- Go far enough past the vehicle or bicyclist that you can see its entire front in your inside rearview mirror before returning. (p. 53, Vermont Driver's Manual (2025) (opens the handbook))
- Do not pass on hills, curves, railroads or intersections, or where a changed path is ahead. (p. 53, Vermont Driver's Manual (2025) (opens the handbook))
- Pass on the left and leave at least four feet between your vehicle and any vehicle or bicycle you are passing. (p. 53, Vermont Driver's Manual (2025) (opens the handbook))
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample interstate driving and passing questions
1.How much clearance should you leave when passing a bicycle?
- AAt least 4 feet
- BAt least 3 feet
- CAt least 2 feet
- DAt least 6 feet
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✓ A. At least 4 feet
Pass on the left and leave at least four feet between your vehicle and any vehicle or bicycle you are passing.
2.Your car breaks down on the interstate. What should you do after moving into the breakdown lane?
- ARaise the hood, tie on a white cloth, stay inside
- BLeave the hood down and wait in the lane
- CStand behind the car to wave at traffic
- DWalk to the nearest exit for help
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✓ A. Raise the hood, tie on a white cloth, stay inside
Move as far right as possible, raise the hood, tie a white cloth on the vehicle, and stay inside it while you wait for help.
3.On a divided highway, you notice the edge line to your right is yellow. What does this mean?
- AA work zone is ahead
- BThe road is about to narrow
- CYou are going the wrong way
- DYou are in the passing lane
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✓ C. You are going the wrong way
On a divided highway the line on your right should be white. A yellow line on your right means you are going the wrong way.
4.It starts raining heavily on the interstate. What should you do about cruise control?
- AKeep it on to hold a steady speed
- BTurn it off and drive yourself
- CSet it 5 mph slower
- DUse it only in the right lane
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✓ B. Turn it off and drive yourself
Never use cruise control in rain, fog, snow or ice; you need full control of your speed.