Free Vermont DMV Practice Test (2026)

Vermont · Checked October 2026

Practice for the Vermont permit test with a learning path built around the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles rules: a Vermont-only module on the state's own laws and teen-license limits, core rules-of-the-road lessons, instant explanations and a timed exam simulation.

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Vermont permit test at a glance

Questions20

To pass16 correct (80%)

Min. permit age15

AgencyDMV

The learner's permit knowledge test is taken online through myDMV, not at a DMV office: 20 multiple-choice questions with four answer choices, and you must answer at least 16 correctly. If you are under 18 a parent or guardian must sign your application first; if you fail, wait at least one day to retest, and you pay the $39 test fee each time you take it.

Tip: Start with module 1, “Vermont laws & permit rules”. These 12 questions cover rules that are specific to Vermont, the part of the test that general study guides usually miss.

Vermont traffic laws you will be tested on

Topic	Vermont rule	Source
Handheld phone use	No driver may use a handheld portable electronic device on a Vermont public highway, even while stopped in traffic or at a light; hands-free use is allowed for adults. Fines are $100 to $200 for a first violation and $250 to $500 for another within 2 years, plus 2 points (4 to 5 points and higher fines in work zones and school zones).	legislature.vermont.gov
Drivers under 18 and phones	Drivers under 18 may not use any portable electronic device while driving, even hands-free, except to contact police or emergency services in an emergency. A texting violation by a permit or junior license holder brings a 30-day recall.	legislature.vermont.gov
Alcohol limits (adult and under 21)	A BAC of 0.08 or more means you are legally under the influence. Drivers under 21 with 0.02 or more commit a civil violation: the license is suspended and they must complete an alcohol and driving education program at their own expense.	dmv.vermont.gov
Implied consent	When you get a license you agree to take a test for alcohol or drugs if an officer believes you are impaired. Refusing means losing your license for at least 6 months, and Vermont can suspend your license through a civil process before any criminal DUI conviction.	dmv.vermont.gov
Seat belts	Every occupant must use a seat belt or an approved child restraint. For riders 18 and older the belt law is enforced only when the driver is stopped for another violation; fines are $25, then $50, then $100.	legislature.vermont.gov
Child passenger restraints	Under 2: rear-facing car seat with a harness (never in front of an active airbag). Ages 2 to under 5: rear- or forward-facing harnessed seat. Under 8: booster if not in a harnessed seat. Under 13: back seat when practical. Under 18: seat belt if not in a car seat or booster.	dmv.vermont.gov
Move over law	When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights or siren, pull to the right and stop until it passes. When passing a stopped police, emergency, or towing vehicle with flashing lights, proceed with caution and, on a multilane highway, change to a lane farther away if safe; otherwise slow down.	legislature.vermont.gov
Default speed limits	The maximum speed on all Vermont roads is 50 mph unless a different limit is posted, and 65 mph on interstates unless posted otherwise. You must still slow down for curves, intersections, work zones, bad weather, pedestrians, and bicyclists.	dmv.vermont.gov

Vermont learner permit and teen license rules

Hold your learner's permit at least 1 year before getting a junior driver's license (ages 16-17), with no permit recalls, suspensions, or revocations in the 6 months before.
Log 40 hours of practice driving, at least 10 at night (30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise); these hours are in addition to the 6 behind-the-wheel hours of driver ed.
A permit driver must have a licensed, unimpaired parent or guardian, driver education instructor, or person 25 or older riding beside them.
Drivers 16 and 17 must pass a state-approved driver education course: 30 hours of classroom, 6 hours behind the wheel, and 6 hours of observation.
Junior license: for the first 3 months drive alone or only with a parent or guardian, instructor, or licensed person 25+; in months 4 to 6 you may also carry immediate family; after 6 months there is no passenger limit, but never more passengers than seat belts.
Junior drivers may not drive for pay for 1 year (or until 18), may not carry passengers for hire, and may not use any portable electronic device while driving, even hands-free.
At 18 you can get a regular license if you have had no recalls, suspensions, or revocations in the previous 6 months.

How to get your Vermont learner's permit

Be at least 15 with a clean driving record for the past 2 years; if you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign your application (License/Permit Application VL-021).
Study the Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007) or the free DriveVermont online tutorial.
Take the online learner's permit test through mydmv.vermont.gov: 20 questions, 16 correct to pass, with a $39 knowledge test fee each attempt.
After passing, complete the permit application and pay the $24 permit fee; passing the test alone does not issue a permit.
Your receipt works as a temporary learner's permit for 90 days, so carry it while driving until the permit arrives.
Practice with a licensed, unimpaired parent or guardian, instructor, or adult 25+; after 1 year on the permit, driver ed, and 40 practice hours (10 at night), schedule your road test.

Sample Vermont-specific questions

Here are four of the 12 questions in our Vermont module. Each one is based on the official Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007, 2025 edition) or Vermont law; open the answer to see the rule behind it.

1. How many questions are on Vermont's learner's permit test, and how many must you answer correctly?

20 questions, 16 correct
25 questions, 20 correct
30 questions, 24 correct
40 questions, 32 correct

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Correct answer: 20 questions, 16 correct. The online knowledge test has 20 multiple-choice questions with four choices each, and you need at least 16 right to pass. Source: dmv.vermont.gov

2. Where do you take the Vermont learner's permit test?

At any DMV office by appointment
Online through myDMV
Only at your high school
At a commercial driving school

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Correct answer: Online through myDMV. Vermont's learner permit test is no longer taken in DMV offices; it is an online test available at mydmv.vermont.gov. Source: dmv.vermont.gov

3. Besides a parent, guardian, or driver ed instructor, who may supervise a Vermont permit driver?

Any licensed driver 18 or older
Any licensed driver 21 or older
A licensed, unimpaired person 25 or older
Any adult with 3 years of experience

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Correct answer: A licensed, unimpaired person 25 or older. The supervisor must be licensed, unimpaired, and riding beside you; if it is not your parent, guardian, or instructor, the person must be at least 25. Source: dmv.vermont.gov

4. How long must you hold a Vermont learner's permit before getting a junior driver's license?

6 months
9 months
18 months
1 year

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Correct answer: 1 year. Vermont's Graduated License Law requires holding the learner's permit for at least one year before the junior license. Source: dmv.vermont.gov

How this practice test works

Learn the Vermont rules first: module 1 covers the state's permit test, teen-license limits and traffic laws.
Work through the core modules: signs, signals, right-of-way, speed, lanes, special situations, impairment and sharing the road.
Practice 5 questions at a time: every answer shows an explanation, and missed questions come back until you get them right.
Take the timed Vermont exam simulation and review every mistake before your appointment.

Frequently asked questions

Do I take the Vermont permit test at a DMV office?

No. The learner's permit test is an online test through mydmv.vermont.gov and is no longer given in DMV offices. Since May 1, 2025, passing does not automatically issue a permit: you must also complete the permit application and pay the fee.

Who can sit with me when I drive on a Vermont permit?

A licensed, unimpaired parent or guardian, a licensed or certified driver education instructor, or a licensed, unimpaired person at least 25, riding beside you. The 25+ rule applies even if you are 18 or older.

How long must I wait before the road test?

Under Vermont's Graduated License Law you must hold your learner's permit for 1 year before the road test. If you fail the road test, wait at least 7 days to try again; after three failures, the wait is at least one month.

What can get my permit or junior license recalled?

Carrying passengers for hire, driving for work, passenger violations, a single 3-point speeding ticket, or 6 total points each bring a 90-day recall; a texting violation or a diversion board recommendation brings a 30-day recall. No reinstatement fee is charged when it is restored.

Are these the real DMV test questions?

No. The Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles does not publish its exam. Our Vermont module is written from the official handbook and state law, and the core modules cover the rules of the road taught in every state handbook.

Is this practice test free?

Yes. Every lesson, practice round and exam simulation is free, with no sign-up.

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Official Vermont sources

Every Vermont fact and question on this page was checked in October 2026 against the official handbook, the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles website or Vermont law. When an official source did not publish a detail (for example, the number of test questions), we say so instead of guessing. Rules change, so confirm with the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles before your test. PracticePermit.us is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with any government agency. How we write and check our questions.

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