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Vermont DMV Permit Practice Test 2026: Practice test 8

Practice test 8 of 8 for the Vermont DMV Permit Practice Test: 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    What does this sign mean?
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    Answer: A. Traffic joining from the side gets its own lane, so it does not need to merge

    The entering traffic gets a new lane. Still watch for drivers who change lanes.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    You cannot see the truck driver's face in the truck's side mirror. What does that mean?
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    Answer: C. The truck driver probably cannot see you

    If you can't see the driver in the truck's side mirror, assume the driver can't see you.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    A driver is tailgating you. What is the safest thing to do?
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    Answer: C. Keep a steady speed, leave extra space ahead, and let the driver pass

    Do not react with sudden braking. Keep extra space in front of you so you can stop gently, and let the tailgater pass when possible.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?
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    Answer: A. Slow down and watch for deer, especially at dawn and dusk

    Deer are most active at dawn and dusk. If one appears, brake firmly and stay in your lane rather than swerving.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    What does this sign mean?
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    Answer: D. People may be crossing; slow down and yield to pedestrians

    Watch for people crossing the road. Be ready to stop and yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    What does this sign mean?
    INTERSTATE95
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    Answer: C. A route on the Interstate highway system

    The red, white and blue shield marks an Interstate highway route.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    At this four-way stop, the numbers show the order in which the cars stopped. Which car may go first?
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    Answer: C. Car 1

    At an all-way stop, the first vehicle to come to a full stop is the first to go.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    How should you pass a bicyclist riding in the same direction?
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    Answer: D. Slow down and pass on the left with plenty of space

    Pass a bicyclist on the left at a safe distance and reduce your speed as you pass.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    What does this sign mean?
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    Answer: B. A series of curves is ahead

    The road has three or more curves in a row. Slow down and stay in your lane.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    What does a white diamond painted in a lane mean?
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    Answer: B. The lane is reserved for buses, carpools or other special vehicles

    A diamond marks a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) or other reserved lane. Signs tell you who may use it and when.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    An emergency vehicle (1) is stopped on the shoulder with its lights flashing. What should you do in Car 2?
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    Answer: D. Move over one lane if it is safe; if not, slow down

    Move Over laws require you to change to a lane away from a stopped emergency vehicle when safe, or slow down if you cannot.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    A truck signaling a right turn swings left first. What should you do?
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    Answer: D. Stay back and do not try to squeeze between the truck and the curb

    Trucks swing wide to make right turns. Never try to get between a turning truck and the curb.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    What does keeping a space cushion around your car, as shown, give you?
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    Answer: C. Time and room to react if something goes wrong

    Space around your vehicle gives you time to see problems and room to steer or stop.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    Signs with this fluorescent yellow-green color are used for:
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    Answer: A. Schools, pedestrians and bicycles

    Fluorescent yellow-green is used for school, pedestrian and bicycle signs because it is easy to see.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    What does this sign mean?
    DETOUR
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    Answer: D. Follow this route because the usual road is closed

    A detour takes you around a closed road. Follow the detour signs until you are back on your route.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    What does this sign mean?
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    Answer: B. A school is near; slow down and watch for children

    The five-sided school sign warns that you are near a school. Slow down, watch for children and obey any school speed limit.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    You are in a left-turn lane facing a flashing yellow arrow. What may you do?
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    Answer: B. Turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

    A flashing yellow arrow allows the turn, but you must first yield to oncoming vehicles and to pedestrians in the crosswalk.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    You are in the middle of an intersection when you hear a siren behind you. What should you do?
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    Answer: A. Drive out of the intersection, then pull to the right and stop

    Do not stop inside an intersection. Clear it first, then pull over to the right and stop.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    Someone is hurt in a crash. When should you move the injured person?
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    Answer: B. Only if there is a danger such as fire

    Moving an injured person can make injuries worse. Move them only if they face a life-threatening danger, and call for help.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    What does this sign mean?
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    Answer: D. The right lane ends; merge left when it is safe

    If you are in the lane that ends, signal and move over when there is a safe gap. Drivers in the other lane should help by adjusting speed.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    What does this sign mean?
    SPEEDLIMIT55
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    Answer: D. 55 mph is the fastest you may legally drive here in good conditions

    A white speed limit sign shows the maximum legal speed. In bad weather or heavy traffic you must drive slower.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    You park on a hill where there is no curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?
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    Answer: D. Toward the side of the road (to the right)

    With no curb, uphill or downhill, turn your wheels to the right so the car will roll away from traffic if the brakes fail.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    Why should you avoid making a U-turn near the top of a hill or on a curve?
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    Answer: D. Other drivers may not see you in time to stop

    U-turns are unsafe where other drivers cannot see your vehicle from far away, such as near hilltops and curves.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    When should you leave more than your normal following distance?
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    Answer: B. In bad weather or when following a large truck

    Add more space in rain, snow or fog, and behind large trucks that block your view.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    Your car goes into deep water and starts to sink. What should you do?
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    Answer: B. Unbuckle and escape through a window

    Get out through a window. Opening a door can let water rush in and roll the car over.

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