2025 Vermont Permit Test 8
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Vermont. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Vermont please visit https://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/vermont/car.
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7. Defensive driving is:
Explanation
You drive defensively when you identify dangerous driving situations and take action before an accident occurs. Defensive driving helps prevent conflicts with aggressive, offensive, discourteous, careless, inattentive, impulsive, ignorant, or intoxicated drivers or pedestrians.
8. Which of the following must you obey over the other three?
Explanation
Directions given by traffic officers take precedence over signs, signals, and pavement markings. People authorized to direct traffic include police officers, fire police, highway work area flag persons, and school crossing persons.
9. A right turn at a solid red traffic light is allowed:
Explanation
Unless posted otherwise, a right turn on a red traffic light is generally allowed. Before turning, you must come to a complete stop before the stop line or crosswalk. Yield the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians before making the turn.
10. When turning left, drivers must yield the right-of-way to:
Explanation
When turning left, drivers must yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic. Drivers must also always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers who are already in the intersection.
11. On a freeway, you realize you missed your turn or exit. You should:
Explanation
If you miss your turn or exit, do not back up, but go on to the next turn or exit where you can safely turn around. It is illegal to back up on a shoulder or a freeway.
13. When driving under icy or snowy conditions, which driving technique will help drivers avoid crashes?
Explanation
Reduce your speed when roads are snow-covered or icy. Doing this and increasing your following distance are the most important techniques for avoiding crashes under snowy or icy conditions.
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