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Vermont Permit Practice Test
20 real questions from our handbook-verified Vermont bank · Updated July 12, 2026
The official Vermont knowledge test has 20 questions — you can miss 4 and still pass (80%). That 80% bar ties Vermont with 35 other states at #7 strictest of the 50 states. Vermont offers the real exam in Spanish — practica en español aquí.
The real Vermont exam format — this practice test scores you against the same 80% bar.
Answer each question to see the explanation. Your score is tallied against the real passing bar at the end.
1. In Vermont, a driver is legally "under the influence" when blood alcohol concentration (BAC) reaches:
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Correct answer: .08 or above
Vermont law states that when a person's blood alcohol concentration is .08 or above, he or she is 'under the influence' or 'impaired.'
2. What is the minimum age to take the test for a Vermont Learner’s Permit?
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Correct answer: 15 years old
You must be at least 15 years old to take the Learner’s Permit test. If you are 15, 16, or 17, a parent or legal guardian must also sign your application before you can be tested.
3. When you park along a two-lane road, how close must your right wheels be to the curb or edge of the road?
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Correct answer: Within 12 inches
A vehicle parked on a two-lane road must have the right wheels within 12 inches of the right side of the road or curb.
4. When a police officer signals you to stop, you should:
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Correct answer: Drive as close as you safely can to the right side of the road
Drive as close as you safely can to the right side of the road. Do not stop in an intersection or pull into the center median of a divided highway.
5. A driver on any road must yield the right-of-way to:
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Correct answer: Pedestrians, bicyclists, and other traffic already in the intersection
A driver on any road must yield the right of way to pedestrians, bicyclists, and other traffic already in the intersection.
6. You come to a spot where water is flowing over the road. You should:
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Correct answer: Not drive through it — the depth is not always obvious and may hide danger
Do not drive where water is over the road. The depth is not always obvious and may hide washouts. Your motor can stall and you could become stranded or trapped.
7. A vehicle ahead of you stops for a pedestrian at a crosswalk on a two-lane-each-way road. You should:
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Correct answer: Not pass the stopped vehicle, even though there is a second lane
When a vehicle ahead of you stops for a pedestrian, do not pass it even if there are two lanes. Passing a vehicle stopped for a pedestrian is a frequent cause of pedestrian death.
8. At a red traffic light, where must you stop?
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Correct answer: Before the stop line or crosswalk, whichever comes first
At a red light you must stop before reaching either the stop line or the crosswalk, whichever comes first, and wait until the light turns green.
9. Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed for any vehicle on Vermont roads?
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Correct answer: 50 miles per hour
The maximum speed for any vehicle on all Vermont roads is 50 miles per hour, or as posted. Even so, you must always drive at a speed that is reasonable for the conditions.
10. How far in advance must you use a turn signal before turning or changing lanes?
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Correct answer: Not less than 100 feet before the turn or lane change
The law requires a turn signal not less than 100 feet before making a turn or changing lanes. Signaling three to five seconds beforehand satisfies this requirement.
11. Can a driver be impaired at a BAC below .08?
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Correct answer: Yes — even one drink impairs your judgment
A person is impaired at blood alcohol concentration levels below .08. Even one drink impairs your judgment.
12. Where does a Vermont applicant now take the Learner’s Permit knowledge test?
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Correct answer: Online, on the DMV website — it is no longer given in a DMV office
The learner permit test is no longer taken in a DMV office. It is an online test available on the DMV website, and your permit is issued after you pass it and pay the required fees.
13. A legally parked vehicle must be facing:
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Correct answer: The same direction as the flow of traffic
Your vehicle must be parked in the same direction as traffic flow. Parking against traffic is not allowed.
14. During a traffic stop, you should keep your safety belt fastened until:
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Correct answer: The officer has seen you wearing it
Keep your safety belt fastened until the officer has seen you wearing it.
15. At a four-way stop, who has the right-of-way?
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Correct answer: The first vehicle to arrive at the intersection
At a four-way stop, the first vehicle to arrive should have the right of way. When two vehicles arrive at about the same time from different directions, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
16. In fog, heavy rain, or heavy snow, you should use your:
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Correct answer: Low beam headlights
When visibility is poor, such as in fog, heavy rain, or heavy snow, use your low beam headlights. High beams reflect off fog and reduce your vision.
17. A pedestrian using a white cane or being led by a guide dog is crossing ahead of you. You must:
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Correct answer: Stop and yield the right-of-way
When a pedestrian who has a white cane or is being led by a guide dog is crossing or waiting to cross ahead of you, you must stop and yield the right-of-way.
18. What must you do before making a right turn on a circular red light in Vermont?
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Correct answer: Come to a complete stop, scan the intersection, and yield to pedestrians and other vehicles
Right turns on a circular red are usually allowed, but only after you stop completely, scan the intersection, and yield the right of way to pedestrians and other vehicles. A sign may prohibit the turn, and you may never turn on a red arrow.
19. Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed on an Interstate in Vermont?
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Correct answer: 65 miles per hour
The maximum speed for any vehicle on an Interstate in Vermont is 65 miles per hour, or as posted.
20. When preparing to make a left turn, you should signal:
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Correct answer: 3 to 5 seconds in advance to warn others of your intention
Approaching a left turn, signal 3 to 5 seconds in advance to warn others, then gradually slow down and check your mirror to be sure the driver behind understood your signal.
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Vermont test facts
How many questions are on the Vermont permit test?
20 questions. You need 16 correct (80%) — you can miss 4. Full details in the passing-score calculator.
What happens if I fail?
You can retake it the next day.
Can I take the Vermont test in Spanish?
Yes — Vermont offers the knowledge test in Spanish. Try the Spanish practice test. See which states test in Spanish.
What age can I get my permit in Vermont?
The minimum learner's permit age is 15. You'll need 40 supervised practice hours (10 at night) before the license stage. Full ladder in the permit-age lookup.