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Vermont Permit Practice Test 2
20 new questions · no repeats from Test 1 · Updated July 12, 2026
A fresh 20 — no overlap with Test 1 — weighted toward the rules-of-the-road and safety questions people miss most. The real Vermont exam is 20 questions at 80% to pass — that 80% bar ties Vermont with 35 other states at #7 strictest of the 50 states.
Answer each question to see the explanation. Your score is tallied against the real passing bar at the end.
1. A driver under age 21 who operates a vehicle with a BAC of .02 or more:
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Correct answer: Can receive a civil traffic violation and have their license suspended
People under 21 who operate a vehicle with an alcohol concentration of .02 or more can receive a civil traffic violation. The license is suspended and the driver must complete an alcohol and driving education program at their own expense.
2. An applicant under 18 must have maintained what before applying for a Learner’s Permit?
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Correct answer: A ‘clean’ driving record for the previous two years
To apply for a Learner’s Permit, an individual under 18 must have maintained a ‘clean’ driving record in the previous two years. Recalls, suspensions, or revocations may require an additional waiting period.
3. On a one-way street, how close to the side of the road must a parked vehicle be positioned?
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Correct answer: Within 12 inches
On a one-way road the vehicle must be positioned within 12 inches of the side of the road.
4. When an officer requests them during a stop, you should show your:
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Correct answer: License, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance
Show your license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance when requested by the officer.
5. Two vehicles reach a four-way stop at approximately the same time from different directions. Who yields?
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Correct answer: The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
When two vehicles approach a four-way stop at approximately the same time from different directions, the driver on the left should yield the right of way to the driver on the right.
6. 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.
7. If a pedestrian crosses the street carelessly, in front of your vehicle, the driver:
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Correct answer: Must still yield to the pedestrian
Even when pedestrians cross the street carelessly, the driver must yield. Drivers are responsible for avoiding pedestrians.
8. A yellow (amber) traffic light means:
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Correct answer: The light is about to turn red — stop if you can do so safely
A yellow light warns that the light is about to turn red. Stop if you can do so safely; if you are too close to the intersection to stop safely, proceed through with caution.
9. The law requires that a motor vehicle be driven at all times so that it is:
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Correct answer: Under control and at a speed that is reasonable for the conditions
The law states that a vehicle must be driven so it is under control at all times, at a speed that is reasonable considering the dangers that may exist. The posted limit is a maximum, not a target.
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. When may you drive with a valid Vermont Learner’s Permit?
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Correct answer: Anytime, if a licensed, unimpaired parent/guardian, driver-ed instructor, or licensed adult 25 or older rides in the front seat
With a Learner’s Permit you may drive anywhere, anytime in Vermont only if a licensed and unimpaired parent or guardian, a licensed/certified driver education instructor, or a licensed and unimpaired person at least 25 years old is riding in the front seat beside you.
13. When you must park on a highway in a rural area, you should:
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Correct answer: Get all wheels off the traveled portion of the road
If you must park on a highway in a rural area, you must have all wheels off the traveled portion of the road.
14. After you have been stopped by police, you should:
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Correct answer: Stay in your vehicle unless the officer requests you to get out
Stay in your vehicle. Do not get out unless requested. This is for your safety and the safety of the officer.
15. A driver entering a road from a driveway, alley, or parking lot must:
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Correct answer: Yield the right-of-way to all traffic on the road
A driver approaching a road from a driveway, alley, parking lot, or T-intersection must yield the right of way to all traffic already on the road.
16. When driving in hazardous conditions such as a storm, you should:
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Correct answer: Reduce your speed and not use cruise control
In hazardous conditions, reduce your speed, do not use cruise control, stay alert, and keep more than four seconds of space ahead of you.
17. In a school zone, a speed-limit sign reads "When Flashing." This means the lower limit applies:
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Correct answer: Only while the lights are flashing
School-zone speed-limit signs marked "when flashing" or "when children are present" tell you when the lower limit is in effect. Watch for children and school buses arriving and departing.
18. When you have a green light and want to turn left, you must:
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Correct answer: Yield the right of way to oncoming vehicles
You may proceed on a green light if it is safe, but when turning left you must yield the right of way to oncoming vehicles.
19. The posted speed limit is 50 mph, but heavy rain has reduced visibility. What is the correct speed?
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Correct answer: A slower speed that is safe for the conditions
At intersections, on curves, in heavy traffic, through construction zones, and during bad weather you must drive at a speed that is safe for the conditions. Many crashes are caused by driving too fast for conditions — even 10 mph can be unsafe.
20. As you approach a right turn, your vehicle should be positioned:
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Correct answer: About three feet from the right side of the road
At the approach to a right turn, the vehicle should be about three feet from the right side of the road. Do not swing your vehicle to the left before turning right.
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