Vermont DMV Permit Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 4

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   Only one kind of sign has this shape. What is the shape called?

   • ADiamond
   • BOctagon (8 sides)
   • CHexagon (6 sides)
   • DPentagon (5 sides)
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Octagon (8 sides)

   The eight-sided octagon is used only for STOP signs, so you can recognize it even from behind or when it is covered with snow.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   When is it right to use your horn?

   • ATo warn others of danger or to help avoid a crash
   • BTo greet friends as you drive by
   • CTo show you are angry
   • DTo tell a slow driver to hurry up
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. To warn others of danger or to help avoid a crash

   Use your horn to let others know you are there or to warn them of a hazard, not to express anger.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AThe road ahead becomes a divided highway; keep right
   • BThe divided highway ends
   • CA narrow bridge is ahead
   • DA crossroad is ahead
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. The road ahead becomes a divided highway; keep right

   A median or barrier will separate the two directions of traffic. Keep to the right of it.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   On a freeway with two or more lanes going your way, what is the left lane mainly for?

   • AStopping in an emergency
   • BPassing
   • CSlow vehicles
   • DTrucks only
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Passing

   Keep right except to pass. If many vehicles pass you on the right, move right and let them go by on the left.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   What is the only thing that lowers your blood alcohol concentration?

   • ATime
   • BExercise
   • CA cold shower
   • DBlack coffee
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Time

   Your body removes alcohol slowly. Coffee, exercise and cold showers do not lower your BAC.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   You see this emblem on the back of a vehicle. What does it mean?

   • AThe vehicle moves much slower than normal traffic, like farm equipment
   • BThe vehicle carries hazardous materials
   • CIt is carrying a wide load
   • DIt is an emergency vehicle
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. The vehicle moves much slower than normal traffic, like farm equipment

   You can come up on these vehicles very quickly. Slow down early and pass only when it is safe and legal.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AYou may not turn while the light is red; wait for green
   • BNo turns are allowed at any time
   • CThere is a red-light camera ahead
   • DYou may turn right on red after stopping
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. You may not turn while the light is red; wait for green

   In most places you may turn right on red after a full stop. This sign takes that choice away, so wait for a green light.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   A train has just passed a crossing with more than one track. What should you do before you go?

   • ADrive around the gates as they start to rise
   • BGo as soon as the last train car passes
   • CMake sure no other train is coming on another track
   • DFollow the car ahead closely across the tracks
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Make sure no other train is coming on another track

   A second train can be hidden by the first one. Wait until the lights stop and you can see that all tracks are clear.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA YIELD sign is ahead; be ready to slow down or stop
   • BNo passing
   • CA railroad crossing is ahead
   • DMerge into the next lane now
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. A YIELD sign is ahead; be ready to slow down or stop

   Slow down so you can yield to traffic at the YIELD sign ahead.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    An ambulance (1) with flashing lights and a siren is coming. What should drivers like Car 2 and Car 3 do?

    • APull over to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes
    • BStop right where they are in their lanes
    • CSpeed up to stay ahead of it
    • DMove toward the center line
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Pull over to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes

    Drivers going either way on a two-way road must pull to the right edge and stop for an emergency vehicle using lights and a siren.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AHospital staff parking
    • BA wheelchair crossing is ahead
    • CLoading zone
    • DParking only for vehicles with a valid disability placard or license plate
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Parking only for vehicles with a valid disability placard or license plate

    Do not park in these spaces unless your vehicle displays a valid disability placard or plate. You can be fined.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    You are stopped at a red light and want to turn right, as shown. There is no sign about turning. What may you do?

    • ATurn right after a full stop, yielding to pedestrians and traffic
    • BWait for the green light, because turns on red are never allowed
    • CTurn right without stopping if no one is coming
    • DTurn right into the farthest lane right away
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Turn right after a full stop, yielding to pedestrians and traffic

    Unless a sign or local rule forbids it, you may turn right on red after a full stop, when pedestrians and traffic are clear.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    What information should drivers exchange after a crash?

    • ANothing, because the police handle it
    • BOnly phone numbers
    • CNames, addresses, driver license numbers, vehicle registration and insurance
    • DOnly the names of their insurance companies
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Names, addresses, driver license numbers, vehicle registration and insurance

    Give and get names, addresses, license numbers, registration and insurance details from the other drivers involved.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    Which signs use this round shape?

    • AHospital signs
    • BRailroad crossing advance warning signs
    • CSpeed limit signs
    • DSchool zone signs
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Railroad crossing advance warning signs

    In the United States the circle shape is used for the railroad advance warning sign.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    Which numbered marking means that drivers from both directions may not pass?

    • AMarking 5
    • BMarking 3
    • CMarking 2
    • DMarking 4
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Marking 3

    A double solid yellow line (marking 3) means no passing in either direction.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    While you wait to turn left, why should you keep your front wheels pointed straight ahead?

    • ATo keep your tires from wearing out
    • BSo your turn signal keeps working
    • CSo you can turn faster when the way is clear
    • DSo you are not pushed into oncoming traffic if you are hit from behind
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. So you are not pushed into oncoming traffic if you are hit from behind

    Keep your wheels straight until it is safe to turn. If your wheels are turned and someone hits you from behind, you could be pushed into oncoming cars.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    Your car starts to skid on a slippery road. What should you do?

    • ASteer hard the opposite way
    • BSpeed up
    • CSlam on the brakes
    • DEase off the gas and steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Ease off the gas and steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go

    Take your foot off the gas, do not brake hard, and steer smoothly where you want to go.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    In most states, how far before a turn should you start signaling?

    • AAt least 10 feet
    • BOnly as you begin to turn
    • CAt least half a mile
    • DAt least 100 feet
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. At least 100 feet

    Most state laws require you to signal at least 100 feet before you turn. Check your state handbook in case a longer distance applies.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    In a state where marijuana is legal, may you drive after using it?

    • AYes, if you have a medical card
    • BYes, but only during the day
    • CNo, driving while impaired by any drug is illegal
    • DYes, as long as you feel fine
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. No, driving while impaired by any drug is illegal

    Impairment from marijuana is treated like impairment from any other drug. Do not use it before driving.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    What does a five-sided (pentagon) sign like this warn you about?

    • AA no-passing zone
    • BA railroad crossing
    • CRoad work
    • DA school zone or school crossing
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. A school zone or school crossing

    The pentagon shape is used for school signs, so you know to watch for children.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARoad work is ahead; slow down and watch for workers and equipment
    • BWorkers have finished for the day
    • CTake the detour ahead
    • DThe road is closed ahead
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Road work is ahead; slow down and watch for workers and equipment

    Slow down, stay alert, and follow work zone signs and flaggers.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AU-turns are allowed ahead
    • BTurn around ahead
    • CA roundabout is ahead; slow down and drive counterclockwise
    • DDo not enter
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. A roundabout is ahead; slow down and drive counterclockwise

    At a roundabout, yield to traffic already in the circle and travel counterclockwise, to the right of the center island.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    A car in the lane next to you has stopped at a crosswalk. What should you do?

    • AHonk and pass
    • BChange lanes and speed up
    • CStop as well, because a pedestrian may be crossing
    • DPass it carefully
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Stop as well, because a pedestrian may be crossing

    Never pass a vehicle that has stopped at a crosswalk. A pedestrian you cannot see may be crossing in front of it.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    The gates at a railroad crossing are coming down. What should you do?

    • ASpeed up and go under the gates
    • BStop on the tracks until the gates rise
    • CStop and wait until the gates are up and the lights stop flashing
    • DDrive around the gates if you cannot see a train
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Stop and wait until the gates are up and the lights stop flashing

    Never drive around or under lowered or lowering gates. Wait until they are fully up.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    What is hydroplaning?

    • AWhen a tire slowly loses air
    • BWhen water gets into your engine
    • CWhen your tires ride on a layer of water and lose contact with the road
    • DWhen your brakes overheat on a long hill
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. When your tires ride on a layer of water and lose contact with the road

    At higher speeds on wet roads, tires can ride up on water. You then lose steering and braking control.

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