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Vermont DMV Permit Practice Test 2026
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Questions
20
Correct to pass
16
Passing score
80%
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Vermont Driver’s Manual
Free practice: 20 questions
Question 1
What is the minimum age to take the Vermont learner’s permit test?
15
14, with a parent present at the test
16, after finishing driver education
17, unless you are emancipated
Correct answer: 15
You must be at least 15 years old to take the learner’s permit test.
Source: Chapter 4 – Questions and Answers About Learner’s Permits
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Question 2
How long must you hold a Vermont learner’s permit before getting a junior license?
At least six months only
At least 90 days only
At least two full years
At least one year
Correct answer: At least one year
An individual must possess a learner’s permit for at least one year before obtaining a junior driver’s license.
Source: Chapter 5 – Graduated Driver’s License Program
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Question 3
What is the maximum speed on Vermont roads unless posted otherwise?
40 mph
55 mph
65 mph
50 mph
Correct answer: 50 mph
The maximum speed for any vehicle on all Vermont roads is 50 mph unless posted.
Source: Chapter 7 – Speed Limits and Safe Speeds
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Question 4
What following distance does Vermont recommend in normal conditions?
2 seconds
3 seconds
1 car length
4 seconds
Correct answer: 4 seconds
Use the 4-second method; allow more in poor conditions, poor visibility or at higher speeds.
Source: Chapter 7 – Four Seconds: A Safe Following Distance
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Question 5
How far before a turn or lane change must you signal in Vermont?
At least 100 feet
At least 25 feet
At least 500 feet
Only as you begin to turn
Correct answer: At least 100 feet
A driver must signal not less than 100 feet before turning or changing lanes; 3 to 5 seconds covers it.
Source: Chapter 7 – Signals, Left and Right Turns
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Question 6
Two vehicles reach a four-way stop at about the same time from different directions. Who yields?
The driver on the right
The driver on the left
The larger vehicle
The one going straight
Correct answer: The driver on the left
At a four-way stop the first to arrive goes first; if two arrive together, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
Source: Chapter 7 – Right-of-way
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Question 7
When may you turn right on a circular red light in Vermont?
Without stopping if no one is coming
Only with a green arrow showing
Never in Vermont
After a full stop, scanning and yielding
Correct answer: After a full stop, scanning and yielding
Right turns on circular red are usually allowed after a complete stop, scanning the intersection and yielding; some intersections prohibit it.
Source: Chapter 7 – Traffic Lights
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Question 8
How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Vermont?
No closer than 15 feet
No closer than 10 feet
No closer than 30 feet
No closer than 6 feet
Correct answer: No closer than 6 feet
Do not park within 6 feet of a fire hydrant.
Source: Chapter 7 – Parking Your Vehicle
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Question 9
At what BAC is an adult considered "under the influence" in Vermont?
0.05 or above
0.08 or above
0.10 or above
0.15 or above
Correct answer: 0.08 or above
Vermont law states a person with a BAC of .08 or above is under the influence, though impairment starts below that.
Source: Chapter 7 – Impaired Driving
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Question 10
Who must be restrained in a vehicle under Vermont law?
Only the driver
All occupants
Only front-seat riders
Only children
Correct answer: All occupants
The law requires all occupants to be restrained with a safety belt or approved child restraint.
Source: Chapter 7 – Safety Belts & Child Restraint Systems
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Question 11
How should you recover from a skid?
Brake hard right away to stop the slide
Steer where you want to go; don’t brake
Steer away from where you want the car to go
Shift into park to lock the wheels
Correct answer: Steer where you want to go; don’t brake
Don’t hit the brakes; steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go, possibly a few times left and right.
Source: Chapter 7 – Winter Driving & Skidding
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Question 12
What minimum liability coverage does Vermont require for death or injury of one person?
$25,000
$10,000
$50,000
$100,000
Correct answer: $25,000
Minimum coverage is $25,000 for one person, $50,000 for two or more, and $10,000 for property damage.
Source: Chapter 9 – Vehicle Ownership & Insurance
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Question 13
Where are bicyclists not allowed to ride in Vermont?
Any road that has a posted speed limit
Any road that does not have a bike lane
Limited-access highways like the interstate
Two-lane rural roads with narrow or gravel shoulders
Correct answer: Limited-access highways like the interstate
Bicyclists may ride on all roads unless specially prohibited, such as limited-access highways like the interstate.
Source: Chapter 7 – Sharing the Road with Bicyclists
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Question 14
How many questions are on the Vermont online permit knowledge test?
25, each with three answer choices
20
30, each with four answer choices
50, split into two sections
Correct answer: 20
The online knowledge test has 20 questions, each with four answer choices.
Source: Chapter 4 – What are the Tests Like?
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Question 15
How many hours of supervised practice are required before a Vermont junior license?
20 hours, all in daytime traffic
50 hours, 15 of them at night
60 hours with a certified instructor
40 hours, 10 at night
Correct answer: 40 hours, 10 at night
You must complete 40 hours of practice behind the wheel, with at least 10 hours at night, in addition to driver ed.
Source: Chapter 5 – Graduated Driver’s License Program
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Question 16
What is the maximum speed on a Vermont interstate unless posted otherwise?
55 mph
70 mph
65 mph
75 mph
Correct answer: 65 mph
The maximum speed on an interstate in Vermont is 65 mph or as posted.
Source: Chapter 7 – Speed Limits and Safe Speeds
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Question 17
How much clearance should you leave when passing a vehicle or bicycle in Vermont?
At least four feet
At least two feet
At least one foot
At least ten feet or more
Correct answer: At least four feet
Pass on the left and leave at least four feet of clearance between your vehicle and the vehicle or bicycle you pass.
Source: Chapter 7 – Passing
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Question 18
While waiting to turn left, how should you keep your front wheels?
Turned left, ready to go
Straight until you start the turn
Turned right toward the curb
It does not matter
Correct answer: Straight until you start the turn
Keep your wheels straight until you are ready to turn, so you are not pushed into oncoming traffic if hit from behind.
Source: Chapter 7 – Signals, Left and Right Turns
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Question 19
When turning left, whom must you yield to?
All oncoming traffic, including bicyclists
Only oncoming trucks, buses and large vehicles
Only vehicles that are already turning
No one, as long as your turn signal is on
Correct answer: All oncoming traffic, including bicyclists
If you are turning left, you must yield to all oncoming traffic, whether motor vehicle or bicyclist.
Source: Chapter 7 – Right-of-way
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Question 20
May you turn right on a red arrow?
Yes, after stopping
Yes, if clear
No
Only at night
Correct answer: No
Do not turn right on a red arrow.
Source: Chapter 7 – Traffic Lights
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Practice by topic
Signals & Pavement Markings
Questions: 15
Right-of-Way
Questions: 18
Speed Limits
Questions: 8
Turning
Questions: 10
Lanes & Passing
Questions: 16
Parking
Questions: 10
Alcohol & Drugs
Questions: 9
Safe Driving
Questions: 25
Emergencies
Questions: 12
Sharing the Road
Questions: 17
Licensing
Questions: 26
Insurance & Collisions
Questions: 13
Teen & Provisional Drivers
Questions: 16
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Vermont permit test?
The Vermont knowledge test has 20 questions.
What score do I need to pass the Vermont permit test?
You need at least 16 correct answers out of 20 (80%).
Is this practice test free?
Yes. The questions on this page are free. The app adds the full question bank and timed practice tests.
Is this the official DMV test?
No. DMV Practice Pro is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with any state DMV. Questions are written from the official driver handbook.
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