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At the DMV, you must pass the vision screening and a written permit knowledge test. The test consists of 20 multiple-choice questions covering traffic laws, road signs, safe driving practices, driving under the influence, and what to do in case of an accident, as outlined in the state’s Vermont DMV 2026 Driver’s Manual. To pass, you must score at least 80% (16 out of 20 questions). Testing must take place in person at the DMV.
Our Vermont DMV permit practice test is current for May 2026 and designed to simulate real exam conditions with questions and answers based on the state manual. Instant feedback is provided for incorrect responses. New to the process? Watch our 60-second video on how to get your Vermont learner’s permit for a quick step-by-step overview.
Once you’re ready, go to the DMV with proof of identity (birth certificate, U.S. passport), proof of Social Security number (Social Security card, a W-2, or a pay stub with your Social Security number on it), proof of Vermont residency (recent utility bill, rental agreement, or official document with address on it), and a signed parental consent form if you’re under 18. Submit the documents, pass a vision screening, pay the fee, and take the official written test.
Failing the test means waiting until the next business day and paying a retesting fee.
The Vermont Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) program gradually introduces driving privileges to minors, beginning with the learner’s permit granted to teens at least 15 years of age. The teen driver must be accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 25 years old (this age restriction does not apply to a parent/guardian or course instructor). After holding the learner’s permit for at least 12 months, with no violations for six months, drivers aged 16 or 17 who have completed their driver education course and passed the road test can apply for a junior driver’s license.
In Vermont, individuals under 18 cannot operate a vehicle in the course of work employment (pizza delivery, etc.) unless they have held a junior driver’s license for at least one year.
Vermont permit test: quick facts
What to expect at the DMV
Where Vermont test-takers struggle most
Based on 656 Vermont learners who practiced on our site in the last 30 days. 49% pass our practice tests, with an average first-try score of 75%.
Vermont requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in both marked and unmarked crosswalks - stopping completely, not merely slowing. Passing a vehicle that has stopped for a pedestrian is illegal. Cyclists are entitled to the full width of a travel lane and drivers must pass with adequate clearance.
Headlights must be used from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, and also whenever weather or visibility conditions reduce sight distance to 500 feet or less. Vermont's weather conditions - including fog, snow, and heavy rain - make this rule especially applicable. All brake lights, turn signals, and reflectors must be fully functional at all times.
A flashing red light must be treated as a stop sign: come to a complete stop, yield to crossing traffic and pedestrians, then proceed when safe. A flashing yellow light requires slowing and yielding but not a full stop. Vermont tests the distinction between these two signals with above-average frequency.
Vermont's knowledge test covers skid recovery with a specific focus on winter driving. In a rear-wheel skid, steer in the direction the rear is sliding - not opposite. Do not apply the brakes during a skid on ice or snow. Engine braking by downshifting before curves on slippery roads is the preferred technique for speed management.
U-turns are prohibited on curves, hills, at intersections controlled by signals, and wherever visibility is limited to less than 500 feet. When turning right from a two-way street, you must position your vehicle as far right as practicable before the turn. Left turns from a two-way street must be made from the lane closest to the center line.
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First-try score distribution
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Vermont-specific rules you must know
Rules that are unique to Vermont or differ from most other states
Vermont is the only state in the US with no nighttime driving curfew for teen intermediate license holders. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has verified this. Teen drivers in Vermont on an intermediate license can drive at any hour, though they cannot drive for employment purposes.
Vermont requires the supervising licensed driver accompanying a permit holder to be at least 25 years old. Most states set this age at 21. The supervising driver must be seated in the front passenger seat at all times during supervised driving.
Vermont requires permit holders to hold their learner's permit for a full 12 months before applying for an intermediate license. Most states require 6 months. This is one of the longest mandatory holding periods in the country, and there are no exceptions or waivers for driver education completion.
Vermont's Act 41, which took effect July 2025, created a new criminal offense for refusing a blood draw ordered under a search warrant during a DUI investigation. The law also added a 3-year no-alcohol restriction for any driver convicted of a second or subsequent DUI with a BAC of 0.16% or higher. Vermont's standard BAC limit is 0.08% for adults and 0.02% for drivers under 21, with a 4-second following distance recommendation - longer than most states.
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How to study for the Vermont permit test
- Start here. One of 4 free online Vermont tests. ~6 min. Read explanations as you go.
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Sample Vermont permit test questions
6 questions written and verified by our content team against the current Vermont Driver Handbook
- Question 1 of 6
How close to a fire hydrant may you legally park in Vermont?
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Correct answer: B - 6 feet
You must park at least 6 feet from a fire hydrant. Other Vermont parking prohibitions: no closer than 20 feet from a crosswalk at an intersection, 30 feet from a flashing signal or stop sign, 50 feet from a railroad crossing, and 20 feet from a fire station driveway or across the street within 75 feet.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual, Parking Your Vehicle - Where You May Not Park, p.29 - Question 2 of 6
A Vermont learner's permit holder who is not driving with a parent, guardian, or driver education instructor must be accompanied by a licensed and unimpaired person who is at least how old?
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Correct answer: C - 25 years old
When the supervising driver is not a parent, guardian, or licensed/certified driver education instructor, they must be at least 25 years old. The person must be licensed and unimpaired, and they must ride in the front seat. Parents and guardians may supervise regardless of this age threshold.
Source: Chapter 5: Graduated Driver's License Program, Item 1 - Question 3 of 6
While holding a Junior Driver's License in Vermont, what restriction applies to employment-related driving?
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Correct answer: B - You may not operate a vehicle for employment purposes for one year or until age 18, whichever comes first
In Vermont, a 16- or 17-year-old driver with a Junior Driver's License cannot drive in the course of their employment. This rule means that the driver cannot work as a pizza delivery driver, for example. The restriction lasts for the first year after the license is issued or until the driver turns 18, whichever comes first. Carrying passengers for hire is also prohibited during this same period. In addition to this employment-related restriction, there are also restrictions placed on the number and kinds of passengers that a Junior License holder may transport.
Source: Chapter 5: Graduated Driver's License Program, Item 6 - Question 4 of 6
Under Vermont's point system, how many points on your driving record will trigger a license suspension notice?
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Correct answer: C - 10 points
When a driver accumulates 10 points, the DMV sends a letter notifying them that their privilege to drive is to be suspended. A hearing may be requested to verify convictions and points accrued. The number of points received within a 2-year period determines how long the suspension will last. Points are not assessed for parking violations or defective equipment violations.
Source: Chapter 8: Point System - Question 5 of 6
If you refuse to take a blood alcohol test in Vermont under the Implied Consent Law, what is the minimum period you will lose your license?
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Correct answer: B - 6 months
By getting a license, you have already agreed to submit to testing if asked. A police officer may request a test if they suspect impairment. Refusing means losing your license for at least six months. The administrative suspension process can also take your license through a civil proceeding before any criminal DUI conviction occurs.
Source: Chapter 7: Impaired Driving - Other Drugs - Question 6 of 6
What is the fine range for a first violation of Vermont's law against using a portable electronic device while driving?
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Correct answer: B - $100 to $200
A first offense carries a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $200. Second and subsequent violations jump to between $250 and $500. The law also prohibits using a portable device even when the vehicle is stationary but still on a public highway. Two points are added to your driving record for a first conviction, and five points for second and subsequent violations.
Source: Chapter 7: Distracted Driving - Cell Phones and other Electronic Devices
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