Take 2026 Vermont Permit Test 9

QUESTION 1 / 18

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 2 / 18

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

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ACurve ahead.✓BRoadwork ahead.✓CMerging traffic.✓DNo left turn.✓

QUESTION 3 / 18

When making a turn, you must ____ your speed.

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AIncrease✓BMaintain✓CVary✓DReduce✓

QUESTION 4 / 18

You must stop for a school bus:

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AThat is parked on the shoulder of the road with no one in it.✓BWhen it approaches you, even if its lights are not flashing.✓CIf you are both driving on a two-lane highway and its red lights are flashing.✓DWhenever the driver waves at you.✓

QUESTION 5 / 18

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 6 / 18

You notice a vehicle defect which may affect the safe operation of your vehicle. You should:

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ACorrect the defect as soon as possible.✓BCorrect the defect when you can afford it.✓CDrive the vehicle at slower speeds.✓DDrive normally.✓

QUESTION 7 / 18

Compared to driving during the day, driving at night is:

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ALess dangerous.✓BNo more or less dangerous.✓CMore dangerous.✓DEasier on your eyes.✓

QUESTION 8 / 18

If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is traveling in the area where you are driving, you should:

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ASpeed up to avoid the emergency vehicle.✓BStop your vehicle immediately and prevent them from passing.✓CMake every effort to give the emergency vehicle a clear path of travel.✓DSignal to the emergency vehicle when it is clear for them to pass you.✓

QUESTION 9 / 18

A driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal must:

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ASlow down at the light.✓BDrive carefully without stopping.✓CMerge to the right.✓DStop before entering the intersection.✓

QUESTION 10 / 18

You approach an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing. You must:

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ASlow down. If possible, change lanes so you will not drive next to the stopped emergency vehicle.✓BDrive to the right side of the road and stop.✓CStay in your lane and continue to drive at the same speed.✓DAccelerate to quickly pass the stopped vehicle.✓

QUESTION 11 / 18

Defensive driving is:

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AIdentifying dangerous driving situations and taking action to avoid accidents.✓BDefending yourself against poor drivers by getting ahead of them in traffic.✓CFollowing the vehicle ahead of you at a close distance.✓DQuickly changing lanes and shifting in and out of traffic congestion.✓

QUESTION 12 / 18

Which of the following must you obey over the other three?

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AA steady red light✓BA police officer✓CA stop sign✓DA flashing red light✓

QUESTION 13 / 18

Is it legal cross a double solid yellow centerline to pass?

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AYes.✓BNo.✓CIf there is no oncoming traffic.✓DIf the vehicle ahead of you is driving under the speed limit.✓

QUESTION 14 / 18

When a vehicle is entering heavy traffic on an interstate:

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AThe entering driver has the right-of-way.✓BInterstate drivers must wave the entering driver into traffic.✓CThe entering driver must yield to drivers already on the interstate.✓DThe use of signals is not required.✓

QUESTION 15 / 18

When driving near heavy trucks, other drivers and highway users must make allowances for:

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AThe increased stopping distance required by large vehicles.✓BThe decreased stopping distance required by large vehicles.✓CThe decreased noise of larger vehicles.✓DThe increased speed of larger vehicles.✓

QUESTION 16 / 18

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 17 / 18

When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an approaching emergency vehicle, you must:

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ASlow down until it passes you.✓BDrive to the right side of the road and stop.✓CMotion for the emergency vehicle to pass you.✓DMerge into the right lane and continue driving.✓

QUESTION 18 / 18

A good rule to remember for passing is:

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APass on the right whenever possible.✓BDrive with the flow of traffic and pass only as needed.✓CTry to get to the front of any slow-moving traffic so that you can see better.✓DAlways flash your lights and sound your horn to alert other drivers to your intentions.✓