Master the Vermont DMV Permit Test
Vermont's DMV knowledge test has 20 questions and requires 16 correct to pass. Teen applicants must complete in-person driver education, hold a Level 1 permit for 12 months, and log 40 supervised driving hours before moving to Level 2. Preparing for CDL? Check here
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DMV Question BankHow to Pass the Vermont DMV Permit Test
Planning to hit the roads near the Green Mountains or taking in the beautiful autumn foliage or commute through Vermont's busy city centers? Before you get behind the wheel, you'll need to clear the official DMV written exam. The state requires a 80% passing score, which means getting at least 16 out of 20 questions right. If you fail, you will have to wait out the mandatory retake period and pay application fees again. Use our state-specific practice tests to pass on your very first try.
Forget boring study guides; our simulator makes learning traffic laws interactive. Get comfortable with Road signs, right-of-way rules, and safe driving practices along with other fundamental driving concepts. Kickstart your preparation using our step-by-step Vermont DMV Exam State Guide or review the official Vermont Driver Handbook.
Quick glance at the Vermont DMV Permit Test
Your Vermont DMV Test, Broken Down by Topic
Know exactly what to study before test day. Explore 6 essential Vermont DMV topics, with clear explanations, key rules, helpful tips, and targeted practice questions for each one.
Learn what matters. Practice with purpose. Walk into the DMV prepared.
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Free Vermont DMV Practice Test PDF
Download our comprehensive practice test booklet with 50 Vermont-specific questions. Ideal for printing, studying offline, or taking offline mock exams!
- 50 Real Exam Questions covering signs, signals, and laws
- Answer Key included with the correct answer for every question
- 100% mapped to the official 2026 VT DMV Handbook
- Print-friendly layout for convenient pen-and-paper practice
Your Questions Answered
Quick answers to the most common questions about the Vermont DMV test
How many questions are on the Vermont DMV permit test, and what is the passing score?
What is the minimum age to get a Vermont learner’s permit?
Who is legally qualified to supervise a permit driver in Vermont?
How long must you hold a Vermont learner’s permit before taking the road exam?
What are the driver education and supervised driving requirements in Vermont?
What are the passenger restrictions for a Vermont Junior Driver’s License?
- First 3 Months: The teen must drive alone or with a licensed parent, guardian, instructor, or licensed adult age 25+. No other passengers are allowed.
- Second 3 Months (Months 4–6): May transport direct family members (siblings), but no other passengers under 18.
- After 6 Months: General passenger restrictions are lifted.
What is Vermont’s law on mobile phone and electronic device usage while driving?
What are the default statutory speed limits in Vermont when unposted?
- City, Town & Village Business and Residential Districts: 30 mph.
- State Highways & Rural Roads: 50 mph.
- Interstate Highways: 65 mph (minimum speed is 40 mph).
- School Zones: Typically 20 to 25 mph during school arrival and dismissal hours.
What are the legal parking distance rules in Vermont?
- Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
- Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
- Within 30 feet of a stop sign, yield sign, or flashing traffic signal.
- Within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.
- When parallel parked, wheels must be within 12 inches of the roadside curb.
What are Vermont’s Zero Tolerance underage DUI laws and adult BAC limits?
Know the Questions Before You Take the Test
Questions are manually curated by the DMV Question Bank content team using the Vermont DMV Handbook (2026). Each page in the DMV handbook is mapped to real permit test questions – so you practice with questions that closely mirror the actual DMV test.
VT DMV Practice Test 1
10 questions
VT DMV Practice Test 2
10 questions
VT DMV Practice Test 3
10 questions
VT DMV Practice Test 4
10 questions
VT DMV Practice Test 5
10 questions
Try the Exact 20-Question Format
Matches the real VT DMV test — 20 questions, need 16 to pass (80%)
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Our content team reviews the official Vermont DMV handbook regularly and interviews recent test takers to ensure every question in our question bank is accurate, up to date, and aligned with current test standards.
Helpful Tips & Resources
Master every aspect of the Vermont DMV test with our expert guides and insider knowledge.
Official VT DMV Audio Handbook
Listen to the entire Vermont driver manual read aloud. Study hands-free on your commute or workout.
Learner's Document Checklist
Know exactly what to bring to the DMV — ID, proof of residency, SSN card, and more. No surprises.
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