Take 2026 Vermont Permit Test 20

QUESTION 1 / 20

When driving on wet pavement, it's important to remember:

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AThat pavement is especially slippery right after it starts to rain.✓BThat wet roads can cause hydroplaning.✓CTo give yourself additional space when coming to a stop.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 2 / 20

It is best to keep a space cushion:

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AOnly in back of your vehicle.✓BOnly on the left and right sides of your vehicle.✓COnly in front of the vehicle.✓DOn all sides of the vehicle.✓

QUESTION 3 / 20

To reduce the effects of headlight glare at night, you should look:

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AStraight ahead.✓BOver your shoulder.✓CAt the center of the road✓DTo the right edge of the road.✓

QUESTION 4 / 20

To be safe when crossing a railroad, you should:

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ALook both ways, but only when the red light is flashing.✓BListen, look both ways, and then proceed if it is safe to do so.✓CCross especially quickly when a train is approaching.✓DQuickly pass under any lowering gates.✓

QUESTION 5 / 20

While driving, you come upon a sign displaying the words “Reduced speed, 35 mph." This means:

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AThat the new 35 mph speed limit begins at this sign.✓BThat the new 35 mph speed limit begins at the next speed limit sign.✓CThat you have plenty of time to slow down before the reduced speed zone.✓DThat you should reduce your speed to 35 mph, but only under poor weather conditions.✓

QUESTION 6 / 20

If you are driving near a motorcycle, you must:

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AAllow the motorcycle to use a complete lane.✓BDrive on the shoulder beside the motorcycle.✓CAllow the motorcycle to use only half of a lane.✓DPass using the same lane as the motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 7 / 20

You may pass another vehicle if the line dividing your lane from the lane you wish to enter is a ____ line.

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ABroken white✓BDouble solid yellow✓CSolid yellow✓DSolid white✓

QUESTION 8 / 20

You may continue carefully through an intersection with a yellow light if:

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AThere is an emergency vehicle crossing your lane.✓BThere are pedestrians crossing.✓CYou are turning right.✓DYou are already within the intersection when the light changes to yellow.✓

QUESTION 9 / 20

You come to an intersection that is blocked by other traffic. You should:

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AGo slowly until the traffic ahead moves.✓BGet as close as possible to the car in front of you.✓CStay out of the intersection until you can pass through.✓DSound your horn to make the cars move up.✓

QUESTION 10 / 20

A regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle indicates:

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AThat drivers should come to a complete stop.✓BThat an action is forbidden.✓CThat some drivers should yield to other drivers.✓DThat drivers should drive under the speed limit.✓

QUESTION 11 / 20

This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/indiana-no_left_turn.png

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ANo left turn.✓BFlagger ahead.✓CTwo-way left turn.✓DTurn right or go through.✓

QUESTION 12 / 20

Before passing another vehicle, you should signal:

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AJust before changing lanes.✓BAt any time.✓CAfter changing lanes.✓DEarly enough for others to know your plans.✓

QUESTION 13 / 20

A steady yellow traffic signal means that a ____ light will soon appear.

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AFlashing yellow✓BSteady green✓CSteady red✓DFlashing red✓

QUESTION 14 / 20

You must stop at an intersection when you see a:

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AFlashing red light.✓BSteady yellow light.✓CYellow arrow.✓DFlashing yellow light.✓

QUESTION 15 / 20

A good defensive driver:

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ADrives slowly at all times.✓BLooks out for the actions of other drivers.✓CTravels at a constant speed.✓DOnly drives in familiar areas.✓

QUESTION 16 / 20

When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:

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APull onto the shoulder.✓BSplit the difference.✓CLet the car pass and then pass the bike.✓DPass the bike quickly.✓

QUESTION 17 / 20

You are driving on a narrow road when you meet an oncoming vehicle. You must:

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APull completely off the road and stop.✓BAllow the oncoming vehicle at least one-half of the main-traveled portion of the road.✓CDemand the other vehicle pull over to make room.✓DTurn on your high beam headlights to make sure the other vehicle sees you.✓

QUESTION 18 / 20

Worn or bald tires:

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ACan make turning more difficult.✓BAre likely to hydroplane.✓CCan increase your stopping distance.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 19 / 20

Which statement about speed is true?

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ADriving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous.✓BSpeeding can kill.✓CSpeeding is not dangerous if you are a skilled driver.✓DBoth "Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous" and "Speeding can kill."✓

QUESTION 20 / 20

When you see this sign, it means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/alabama-warns_of_sharp_turn_or_curve_in_direction_of_arrow.png

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AThere is an object on the roadway.✓BTraffic is coming from the right.✓CThe road is curving sharply to the left.✓DThere is a merge point ahead.✓