Signs, Symbols, and Markings
Dealing with dangerous situations
Penalties and Fines
General Knowledge
Teen Driving Facts
100
A stop sing is the color...
Red
100
What should you do if you blow out a tire on the interstate?
Keep a firm grip no the wheel, do not brake, pull over to the side of the road and put on your spare, if you have one. If not, call roadside assistance.
100
Is driving a privilege or a right?
It is a Privilege.
100
What are three things you should do after getting in the car but before beginning to drive?
Check your mirrors, adjust your seat, check the gas, check your tire pressure, put your seat belt on, make sure your passengers are buckled.
100
What percent of deaths in 13-19 year olds occurred in a motor vehicle accident?
33%
200
What does an orange road sign generally indicate?
Road work or maintenance.
200
What should you do if you begin to feel tired while driving?
Pull over to the side of the road and rest.
200
What papers do you have to have when operating a vehicle?
License, Registration, and insurance.
200
When should you turn on your headlights?
30 minutes after sunset, in fog, when your visibility is in any way impaired, ideally they should always be on.
200
What percent of teens say they use a cellphone while driving?
56%
300
What color are highway direction signs?
Green.
300
What should you do if your car goes into a skid?
Take your foot off the gas pedal, gently steer in the direction you want to go, and once you begin to regain control slowly apply the brakes.
300
If you have a learners permit, how long do you have to maintain a clean driving record before obtaining your junior operators license?
Sixth months.
300
Who invented the seat belt?
Nils Bohlin
300
What age is most likely to get into an accident?
16
400
What color are signs that indicate a rest area?
Dark blue.
400
What should you do if you start to hydroplane in a rear wheel drive vehicle?
Look for an open space in the lane in front of you and gently move towards that space. Slowly decelerate towards it.
400
In Vermont, what can get your license suspended? (Name two)
Being arrested for a DUI, being found guilty of any drug offenses, operating a vehicle without the proper insurance papers, failure to pay fines to the court for any criminal charge, causing or contributing to a crash where someone was seriously injured, killed, or there was significant property damage.
400
How old do you have to be to rent a car?
25
400
What two hours do over 40% of teen auto related deaths occur between?
9 pm and 6 am
500
What does a sign that say HOV 2 mean?
It stands for a High Occupancy Vehicle lane, with the number being how many people must be in the car plus the driver.
500
What should you do if your car is fully submerged in water?
Don't panic, do not open the doors. Roll down the window or break it. Swim out the window to the surface.
500
What are three violations that are considered major offenses in the state of Vermont?
Leaving the scene of an accident, Driving with a bac of .08 or higher, using the vehicle to commit a felony, causing a fatality through negligent driving.
500
When was the first car to use an internal combustion engine designed?
1807
500
What percent of teens said they would speak up if they felt unsafe with the way someone was driving?
44%
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