An emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches from behind. You should:

Pull to the right edge of the road and stop

Vermont DMV Permit Practice Test

The Vermont DMV knowledge test has 20 questions; to pass you need 16 correct answers (80%). Practice free with questions based on the official Vermont driver handbook, with every answer explained.

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Vermont permit test at a glance

Agency	Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Test questions	20
Passing score	16 correct answers (80%)
Minimum permit age	15 years old
Permit holding period	1 year
Supervised driving	40 hours, including 10 at night, logged with a licensed parent or guardian, a driver education instructor or a licensed adult 25 or older in the front seat. These hours are on top of the behind-the-wheel time in driver education.
Provisional license from	age 16
Full license	at 18
Test languages	The online permit test is offered in English, American Sign Language and 15 other languages, including Spanish, French, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Nepali and Somali.
Official handbook	Vermont Driver's Manual

Try 5 Vermont permit test questions

How many questions are on the Vermont DMV knowledge test? 10 / 20 / 30 / 40. Answer: 20. To pass: 16 correct answers (80%).
In Vermont, what is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and over? 0.02% / 0.05% / 0.08% / 0.10%. Answer: 0.08%. As in almost every state, the limit in Vermont is 0.08% for drivers 21 and over; 0.04% for commercial drivers, and zero tolerance under 21.
When is it legal to drive faster than the posted speed limit? When passing / When traffic is light / Never / On an empty highway at night. Answer: Never. The posted limit is the maximum in ideal conditions. You must drive slower when weather, traffic or visibility require it (the basic speed law).
What does a red octagonal sign mean? Yield / Stop completely / Slow down / No entry. Answer: Stop completely. The eight-sided red sign is always STOP. Stop completely at the stop line, before the crosswalk or before entering the intersection, then go when it is safe.
An emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches from behind. You should: Speed up to clear the way / Pull to the right edge of the road and stop / Stop in your lane immediately / Keep driving at the same speed. Answer: Pull to the right edge of the road and stop. Pull over to the right edge of the road, clear of intersections, and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed.

How the Vermont DMV permit test works

The Vermont knowledge test (the learner's permit test) has 20 multiple-choice questions, and to pass you need 16 correct answers (80%). Every question comes from the official DMV handbook, the Vermont Driver's Manual.

The learner's permit test is taken online through the DMV website (MyDMV), not at a DMV office. Each question has four choices, and applicants 15 to 17 need a parent or guardian to sign the application first.

If you fail, wait at least one day before taking the test again.

The online permit test is offered in English, American Sign Language and 15 other languages, including Spanish, French, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Nepali and Somali.

Vermont learner's permit requirements

In Vermont you can apply for a learner's permit at 15. Applicants under 18 usually need a parent or guardian's consent.

Teens must pass a state-approved driver education course (30 hours of classroom study, 6 hours behind the wheel and 6 hours of observation) before getting a junior driver's license.

Before the road test, teen drivers must hold the permit for at least 1 year. Supervised driving required: 40 hours, including 10 at night, logged with a licensed parent or guardian, a driver education instructor or a licensed adult 25 or older in the front seat. These hours are on top of the behind-the-wheel time in driver education.

Proof of identity and date of birth (such as a birth certificate or passport).
Your Social Security number, if you have one.
Proof of Vermont residency.
A vision screening and the knowledge test.

The DMV publishes the exact document list: check it before your appointment, especially if you want a REAL ID-compliant card.

Vermont graduated driver licensing (GDL)

After the learner stage and the road test, teens can get a provisional (intermediate) license from age 16.

For the first 3 months, a junior driver may drive alone or only with a licensed parent or guardian, a driver education instructor or a licensed adult 25 or older; in months 4 to 6, immediate family members may also ride. Passenger limits end after 6 months, but never more passengers than seat belts.

Restrictions end and you hold a full, unrestricted license at 18, provided your record stays clean.

Vermont rules worth knowing for the test

Signs and most rules are the same nationwide, but each state has its own laws — and the DMV test asks about them.

Vermont's permit knowledge test is online only; it is no longer given in DMV offices.
Passing the test does not issue the permit by itself, but the receipt works as a temporary learner's permit for 90 days.
To get a junior license, your record must show no learner's permit suspension, revocation or recall for the 6 months in a row before you apply, and a parent or guardian must give written consent.
Drivers under 18 may not use any portable electronic device, such as a cell phone or tablet, while driving, even when stopped in traffic on a public road.

What the Vermont knowledge test covers

Topics follow the chapters of the DMV handbook. These are the ones asked most often:

Road signs by shape and color (federal MUTCD standard): see the road signs guide.
Right-of-way at 4-way stops, left turns, crosswalks and for emergency vehicles: right-of-way rules.
Speed limits in mph and the 3-second following rule: speed guide.
Alcohol and drugs: the 0.08% BAC limit, zero tolerance under 21 and implied consent.
Traffic signals and pavement markings, parking, passing, and sharing the road with cyclists, motorcycles and trucks.

How to study for the Vermont permit test

Read the official DMV handbook once cover to cover, then take practice tests by topic to find your weak spots. Once you consistently score above 90%, take a full timed mock exam.

Drill the numbers — ages, distances, speed and BAC limits — they are the most-missed questions. More tips in how to pass the permit test.

How to get your learner's permit in Vermont

Check the minimum age In Vermont, you can apply for a learner's permit at 15.
Complete the required course Teens must pass a state-approved driver education course (30 hours of classroom study, 6 hours behind the wheel and 6 hours of observation) before getting a junior driver's license.
Study the handbook and practice Read the official DMV handbook and take practice tests until you pass comfortably.
Gather your documents Proof of identity, Social Security number and Vermont residency; parental consent if under 18.
Pass the vision and knowledge tests To pass you need 16 correct answers (80%).
Drive supervised Hold the permit for at least 1 year. Supervised driving: 40 hours, including 10 at night, logged with a licensed parent or guardian, a driver education instructor or a licensed adult 25 or older in the front seat. These hours are on top of the behind-the-wheel time in driver education.
Take the road test From age 16 you can get a provisional license.

Vermont permit test FAQ

How many questions are on the Vermont permit test?

The Vermont knowledge test has 20 multiple-choice questions.

What score do you need to pass the Vermont permit test?

You need 16 correct answers (80%).

How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Vermont?

You can apply at 15. Applicants under 18 usually need a parent or guardian's consent.

How long do you have to hold your permit in Vermont?

At least 1 year for teen drivers. Supervised driving required: 40 hours, including 10 at night, logged with a licensed parent or guardian, a driver education instructor or a licensed adult 25 or older in the front seat. These hours are on top of the behind-the-wheel time in driver education.

Can I take the Vermont permit test in Spanish?