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Am I Ready for the Vermont Permit Test?
12-question diagnostic · 4 easy, 4 medium, 4 hard · Updated July 12, 2026
Twelve questions, deliberately mixed: four easy, four medium, four of the hardest in our verified Vermont bank. The real test needs 80% — but a diagnostic this short needs a margin, so read your result like this: 11+ of 12, you're ready to book; 9–10, you're close — drill the 25 hardest first; below that, work the full test ladder before test day.
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 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. The law requires you to turn your headlights on when you cannot clearly see persons or vehicles at least:
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Correct answer: 500 feet ahead
If you cannot clearly see persons or vehicles 500 feet ahead, the law requires drivers to have their headlights turned on.
10. When making a left turn from a two-way road, you should position your vehicle:
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Correct answer: Within one foot of the centerline, if it is safe to do so
Position your vehicle within one foot of the centerline if it is safe. Keep your wheels straight until you are ready to turn so you are not pushed into oncoming traffic if hit from behind.
11. A driver under 21 caught with a BAC of .02 or more must complete an alcohol and driving education program:
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Correct answer: At their own expense
A driver under 21 with a BAC of .02 or more has their license suspended and must complete an alcohol and driving education program at their own expense.
12. You should avoid parking where your vehicle cannot be seen for at least:
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Correct answer: 150 feet in either direction
Be careful not to stop on a hill, curve, or where your vehicle cannot be seen for at least 150 feet in either direction.
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