Vermont DMV Permit Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 2

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   The headlights of an oncoming car are blinding you. Where should you look?

   • AStraight into the headlights
   • BDown at your dashboard
   • CAt the center line
   • DToward the right edge of your lane
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Toward the right edge of your lane

   Look toward the right edge of the road until the car passes. Do not stare into the lights.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   Marking 4 is a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line. When may you pass?

   • AOnly when the broken line is on your side
   • BWhenever the road ahead looks clear
   • CNever, from either side
   • DOnly when the solid line is on your side
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Only when the broken line is on your side

   With a solid and a broken line together, drivers on the broken-line side may pass when safe. Drivers on the solid side may not.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   You have parked on the street. What should you do before opening your door on the traffic side?

   • ATurn on your headlights
   • BHonk your horn
   • CCheck behind you for bicyclists and cars
   • DOpen the door quickly to get out fast
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Check behind you for bicyclists and cars

   Opening a door into the path of a bicyclist can cause a serious crash. Look back before you open it.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   Which drinks contain about the same amount of alcohol?

   • A1.5 ounces of liquor and 12 ounces of wine
   • B12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine and 1.5 ounces of liquor
   • C5 ounces of beer and 12 ounces of liquor
   • D12 ounces of beer and 12 ounces of wine
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine and 1.5 ounces of liquor

   A regular beer, a glass of wine and a shot of liquor each have about the same amount of alcohol. A drink is a drink.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   Where are a large truck's blind spots, or No-Zones?

   • AIn front, behind and along both sides
   • BTrucks have no blind spots because the driver sits up high
   • COnly on the left side
   • DOnly directly behind it
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. In front, behind and along both sides

   Large trucks and buses have big blind spots on all four sides. Do not stay in them.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   You see this orange and red triangle on the back of a farm tractor. What does it mean?

   • AThe vehicle moves much slower than normal traffic, so slow down early
   • BThe vehicle is about to turn
   • CThe vehicle is an emergency vehicle
   • DThe vehicle is carrying hazardous materials
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. The vehicle moves much slower than normal traffic, so slow down early

   The slow-moving vehicle emblem is used on farm equipment, construction equipment and animal-drawn vehicles.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   Which of these makes your stopping distance longer?

   • AA wet or icy road
   • BDriving more slowly
   • CTires with deep tread
   • DPaying full attention
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. A wet or icy road

   Wet, snowy and icy roads give your tires less grip, so it takes longer to stop. Slow down and leave more space.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AThe left lane is closed ahead
   • BIf you are in the left lane, you must turn left
   • CLeft turns are not allowed
   • DYou may turn left from any lane
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. If you are in the left lane, you must turn left

   Get into the correct lane early. If you are in the left lane, you have to turn left at the intersection.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   How can you check that you are not following another vehicle too closely?

   • AWatch for the brake lights of the vehicle ahead
   • BLook at your speedometer
   • CCount how many car lengths you see
   • DWhen the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object, count the seconds until you reach it
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. When the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object, count the seconds until you reach it

   Pick a fixed object such as a sign. Start counting when the car ahead passes it; if you reach it before you finish the count, you are too close.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    You missed your exit on the freeway. What should you do?

    • AGo on to the next exit
    • BBack up on the shoulder
    • CStop and wait for a gap to back up
    • DMake a U-turn across the median
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Go on to the next exit

    If you miss your exit, stay on the freeway until the next exit. Never back up or turn around on a freeway.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    A driver holds the left arm out the window, bent downward. What does this hand signal mean?

    • ALeft turn
    • BRight turn
    • CSlowing down or stopping
    • DGo ahead and pass
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Slowing down or stopping

    The left arm bent downward means the driver is slowing down or stopping.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    Which of these is distracted driving?

    • AScanning the road ahead
    • BEating or changing the music while driving
    • CKeeping both hands on the wheel
    • DChecking your mirrors
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Eating or changing the music while driving

    Any activity that takes your attention from driving is a distraction, including eating, talking and adjusting the stereo or GPS.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    You are entering a freeway from an on-ramp, as shown. What should you do in the acceleration lane?

    • AMerge right away without checking traffic
    • BDrive slowly so freeway drivers notice you
    • CSpeed up to match freeway traffic, then merge into a safe gap
    • DStop at the end of the ramp and wait for a big gap
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Speed up to match freeway traffic, then merge into a safe gap

    Use the acceleration lane to reach the speed of traffic, check mirrors and your blind spot, signal, and merge into a gap.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA bike repair shop is ahead
    • BBicycles may cross or enter the road ahead
    • CThe bike lane ends and bicycles must leave the road
    • DBicycles are not allowed
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Bicycles may cross or enter the road ahead

    Watch for people on bicycles crossing or riding on the road. Slow down and give them plenty of room.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • ATurn right only on a green light
    • BDo not turn right; go straight or turn left if allowed
    • CYield to vehicles turning right
    • DTurn right after a full stop
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Do not turn right; go straight or turn left if allowed

    The black arrow shows the move and the red circle and slash forbid it. You may not turn right at this intersection.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • APass the car in front before you reach the crosswalk
    • BHonk to warn the children
    • CSlow down, watch for children, and stop for anyone in the crosswalk
    • DSpeed up to get past the crosswalk quickly
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Slow down, watch for children, and stop for anyone in the crosswalk

    The arrow points to the school crosswalk. Stop for children in the crosswalk and follow any crossing guard. Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    A flagger in a work zone holds up a STOP paddle. What must you do?

    • AStop and wait until the flagger signals you to go
    • BStop only if workers are in your lane
    • CHonk and keep going
    • DSlow down and drive around the flagger
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Stop and wait until the flagger signals you to go

    Work zone flaggers are allowed to direct traffic. Their signals must be obeyed like a traffic officer's.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    Car A and Car B reach this intersection, which has no signs or signals, at about the same time. Which car must yield?

    • AWhichever car is going faster
    • BCar B
    • CNeither car; both may go at once
    • DCar A
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Car A

    At an uncontrolled intersection, if two cars arrive together, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. Car B is on Car A's right, so Car A must yield.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    How should you exit a freeway?

    • AStop on the shoulder, then take the exit
    • BSlow down in the main lane, then change lanes
    • CMove into the exit lane early, then slow down in the exit lane
    • DCross the painted area at the last moment
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Move into the exit lane early, then slow down in the exit lane

    Get into the correct lane well before the exit, signal, and do most of your slowing after you enter the exit lane or ramp.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    You see this sign while driving in the rain. What should you do?

    • APump your brakes often to dry them
    • BDrive on the shoulder
    • CSpeed up to get past quickly
    • DSlow down and avoid sudden braking or sharp turns
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Slow down and avoid sudden braking or sharp turns

    Wet roads can make your tires lose grip. Slow down, leave more space, and steer and brake gently.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    Which of these is a warning sign that you are too sleepy to drive?

    • AChecking your mirrors often
    • BWanting to change the radio station
    • CFeeling hungry
    • DDrifting over lane lines or hitting rumble strips
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Drifting over lane lines or hitting rumble strips

    Drifting from your lane or hitting rumble strips means you are drowsy. Stop in a safe place and rest.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    You come to a traffic light that is completely dark because of a power outage. What should you do?

    • AHonk and keep going
    • BTreat the intersection like an all-way stop
    • CYield only to cars on your left
    • DDrive through if no cars are close
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Treat the intersection like an all-way stop

    When a signal is not working, stop as you would at a stop sign, then follow the right-of-way rules.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    An angry driver makes rude gestures and shouts at you. What should you do?

    • AStay calm, avoid eye contact, and do not respond
    • BSpeed up to get in front of the driver
    • CBrake suddenly to teach the driver a lesson
    • DGesture back
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Stay calm, avoid eye contact, and do not respond

    Do not challenge an aggressive driver. Stay calm, ignore the gestures, and give the driver space.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    What does a steady yellow light mean?

    • ASpeed up to get through before it turns red
    • BThe light is about to turn red, so stop if you can do it safely
    • COnly pedestrians may move now
    • DThe intersection is clear, so go
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. The light is about to turn red, so stop if you can do it safely

    A steady yellow light warns that the green is ending and red is coming. Stop if you can do so safely.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    What color are the signs that warn of road work ahead?

    • ABlue
    • BBrown
    • CGreen
    • DOrange
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Orange

    Orange signs are used for work zones and other temporary traffic control. Slow down and watch for workers.

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