Hardest Questions (Vermont) (Vermont) - 2026 DMV Practice Test

Question 1:

It's 10 AM. This sign tells you that:

you are allowed to park until 5:30 PM.

you must display a special permit in order to park here.

you are not allowed to park here.

Question 2:

This sign indicates:

A slow-moving vehicle

A no-passing zone

Yield

Question 3:

A driver who approaches an intersection:

must yield the right-of-way to traffic already in the intersection.

must drive straight through the intersection, even if another vehicle is already in the intersection.

has the right-of-way over traffic already in the intersection.

Question 4:

BAC is expressed in:

percentage of alcohol to blood.

percentage of blood to alcohol.

ounces of alcohol in your blood.

Question 5:

A flashing red light means:

The same as a STOP sign.

The light will soon change to steady red.

Drive with caution.

Question 6:

A steady yellow light means:

Be prepared to stop for the red light.

Drive with caution.

Be prepared to go. The light will soon be green.

Question 7:

When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should:

change lanes.

speed up.

use your brake lights.

slow down to allow room for the other driver to complete the pass safely.

Question 8:

If your turn signals fail, you should use _____ to indicate your intention to turn.

your emergency flashers

your horn

your high beams

hand signals

Question 9:

The effects of alcohol on driving include:

None of the above.

Improved coordination

Better reflexes

Improved judgement

Question 10:

Hydroplaning is a situation in which:

your tires throw water to the rear, causing problems for the vehicles behind.

the tires of the car ahead cause sheets of water to splash on your vehicle.

one of your tires goes flat, causing the others to skid.

your tires ride up on a thin surface of water, losing contact with the pavement, and resulting in sudden loss of control

Question 11:

This sign means:

You must stop ahead

Railroad crossing ahead

No Passing Zone

There is a traffic signal ahead

Question 12:

If a vehicle is approaching with high beams, drivers should look __________ until the vehicle passes.

to the right of the road

at the center of the road

to the left of the road

straight ahead

Question 13:

Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines.

orange

yellow

black

white

Question 14:

What does a yellow arrow signal mean?

The same as the yellow light, but applies only to movement in the direction of the arrow.

The same as a green light.

Vehicles moving in all directions must stop if they can. The light will soon be red.

Question 15:

You must come to a full stop at a yield sign:

Always.

Never.

If traffic conditions require it.

Question 16:

This sign means:

Bicycles should yield to vehicles ahead.

Warning: a bikeway crosses the roadway ahead.

The lane ahead is reserved for bicycles.

Question 17:

These are:

route signs.

miles-left signs.

speed limit signs.

Question 18:

Your blind spot is the area of the road:

you see in your rearview mirror.

directly behind your vehicle.

you cannot see without moving your head.

you see in your side mirror.

Question 19:

When drivers come to this sign, they must:

be ready to stop at the stop sign.

warn other drivers that a stop sign is ahead.

brake sharply and come to a complete stop.

Question 20:

This sign warns drivers of:

low clearance.

a narrow bridge ahead.

a low place in the road.

Question 21:

Which of the following is NOT true about ABS?

It improves the vehicle stability.

It helps increase your stopping distance.

It improves the steering ability.

Question 22:

Tailgating:

cannot result in a traffic citation.

helps reduce traffic congestion.

is a defensive driving tecnique.

can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.

Question 23:

When driving behind a motorcycle:

allow a following distance of at least 4 motorcycle lengths.

allow a following distance of at least 2 car lengths.

allow at least 2 seconds of following distance.

allow at least 4 seconds of following distance.

Question 24:

What should drivers do in case of a brake failure?

Shift to a lower gear.

Tie a white cloth on the left door handle.

Brake lightly.

Question 25:

If an aggressive driver is behind you:

sound your horn and move to the left lane.

slow down and confront the aggressive driver.

try to get out of the aggressive driver’s way.

increase you speed and flash your brake lights.

Question 26:

If the entrance lane is too short to allow acceleration to expressway speed, you should:

stop and wait for a large space in traffic.

enter the expressway and accelerate quickly.

reduce your speed to 15 MPH or less and blend with traffic.

Question 27:

To avoid having to make an emergency stop while driving in traffic, drivers should:

drive in the right lane only.

look ahead and maintain a safe following distance.

sound their horn to warn other drivers.

drive slower than the flow of traffic.

Question 28:

A 4-way stop sign means:

The first vehicle to reach the intersection should move forward first.

Traffic from all four directions must stop.

There are four stop signs at the intersection.

All of the above.

Question 29:

At a stop sign there is no stop line, you must stop:

before you enter the intersection.

before you enter the crosswalk.

after you enter the crosswalk.

Question 30:

What should you do if your headlights suddenly go out?

Brake immediately and activate your emergency lights.

Use your emergency lights, parking lights or directional signals.

Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.

Question 31:

This sign is a:

regulatory sign.

warning sign.

guide sign.

Question 32:

If your car starts to skid, turn your steering wheel:

in the direction you want to go.

in the opposite direction of the skid.

to keep the front wheels straight.

in any direction. It doesnt matter.

Question 33:

What is the first thing to do when you make a three-point turn?

Signal with your left turn signal, then check carefully for traffic coming toward you.

Signal with your right turn signal, then pull over to the right and stop.

Turn left, go across the road so you come to a stop while you face the edge of the road.

Question 34:

A yellow arrow means:

Do not go in the direction of the arrow.

If you intend to turn in the direction of the arrow, be prepared to stop.

The same as a steady yellow light.

Question 35:

If another vehicle passes you on the left, you must:

increase your speed slightly and keep to the right.

decrease your speed, then pull over to the right and stop.

decrease your speed slightly and keep to the right.

Question 36:

This road sign means:

Lane shifting

Traffic is entering from another road, drive with caution

Stop for other traffic

Yield right-of-way

Question 37:

Double solid lines on the roadway mean:

you cannot pass.

you can not go across the lines except to turn left to enter or leave the highway.

All of the above.

Question 38:

When a hazard is seen ahead, reaction distance:

is the sum of perception distance and braking distance.

equals total stopping distance minus perception distance.

is how far a vehicle will continue to travel, in ideal conditions, before the driver hits the brakes.

Question 39:

If a driver follows you too closely, you should:

move to another lane if possible.

activate your stop lights.

brake suddenly.

Question 40:

This road sign means:

Yield right-of-way to bicycles

Bicycles cross or ride beside traffic

Yield to motorcyles, but not to bicycles

Bicycles have the same rights as other vehicles

Question 41:

Speed limit signs are:

service signs

regulation signs (regulatory signs)

warning signs

Question 42:

When a driver has their left arm and hand extended upward, the driver plans to:

go straight ahead.

turn right.

turn left.

come to a stop.

Question 43:

Road signs that direct drivers to services are:

brown and white.

blue and white.

green and white.

Question 44:

If a bus has signaled and is pulling back onto the roadway, you must:

yield.

honk to let them know you’re there.

move to the left lane.

speed up to pass.

Question 45:

If traffic on the other side of an intersection is backed up and you cannot get completely through, you must:

enter the intersection and try to avoid blocking it.

enter the intersection and proceed with caution.

wait until traffic ahead is clear.

Question 46:

This road sign means:

Crossroad

Hospital parking ahead

Merge

Question 47:

The sign in the picture:

is a Construction and Maintenance Traffic Control sign.

is found at most intersections and indicates that drivers must yield to other vehicles.

is displayed on the rear of slow moving vehicles.

Question 48:

When they see this sign, drivers should:

increase their speed and keep well to the right.

slow down and keep well to the right.

slow down and keep well to the left.

Question 49:

Road signs that point out scenic areas and parks are:

brown and white.

black and orange.

green and white.

Question 50:

A four-way stop sign means:

traffic from all four directions must stop.

if two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

All of the above.

Question 1:

Answer Explanation

Question 2:

Answer Explanation

Question 3:

Answer Explanation

Question 4:

Answer Explanation

Question 5:

Answer Explanation

Question 6:

Answer Explanation

Question 7:

Answer Explanation

Question 8:

Answer Explanation

Question 9:

Answer Explanation

Question 10:

Answer Explanation

Question 11:

Answer Explanation

Question 12:

Answer Explanation

Question 13:

Answer Explanation

Question 14:

Answer Explanation

Question 15:

Answer Explanation

Question 16:

Answer Explanation

Question 17:

Answer Explanation

Question 18:

Answer Explanation

Question 19:

Answer Explanation

Question 20:

Answer Explanation

Question 21:

Answer Explanation

Question 22:

Answer Explanation

Question 23:

Answer Explanation

Question 24:

Answer Explanation

Question 25:

Answer Explanation

Question 26:

Answer Explanation

Question 27:

Answer Explanation

Question 28:

Answer Explanation

Question 29:

Answer Explanation

Question 30:

Answer Explanation

Question 31:

Answer Explanation

Question 32:

Answer Explanation

Question 33:

Answer Explanation

Question 34:

Answer Explanation

Question 35:

Answer Explanation

Question 36:

Answer Explanation

Question 37:

Answer Explanation

Question 38:

Answer Explanation

Question 39:

Answer Explanation

Question 40:

Answer Explanation