Learner's permit test
Vermont Permit Practice Test
221 free questions written from the official handbook, each with an explanation and the page it comes from.
- From the official Vermont handbook
- Every answer cites its page
- Checked November 4, 2026
The real test at a glance
- Permit fee
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Checked against official sources on November 4, 2026. Rules change: confirm with the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles before your test.
About the real test
What to expect on test day
Vermont's learner's permit test has 20 questions, and you need 16 correct (80%) to pass. It is taken online. You can get a learner's permit from age 15, and the permit costs $24.
Every question here is written from the official Vermont Driver's Manual and shows the page it comes from. Practice by topic, take the 20-question mock exam, then review the questions you missed.
Practice by topic
Pick a topic to start
Start with a topic you're unsure of. Mixed sets work better once you've seen each topic.
- Learner's permit, junior license and pointsLearner's permit and junior license rules, the graduated license program, how to lose your license, the point system and insurance.28 questions
- Impaired drivingAlcohol and other drugs, BAC limits and penalties, and rules for minors and alcohol.14 questions
- Safe driver habitsSafety belts and child seats, drowsy and distracted driving, cell phones and aggressive drivers.18 questions
- Vehicle care and equipmentInspection, brakes, tires, steering, lights, wipers, defrosters, exhaust and emission controls.9 questions
- Highway markingsYellow and white lines, no-passing markings and other pavement markings.8 questions
- Road signsWarning, regulatory and work zone signs, flaggers and channeling devices.26 questions
- Traffic lightsSteady and flashing traffic lights and arrows.13 questions
- Speed and following distanceThe four-second following distance, speed limits and safe speeds.10 questions
- Right-of-way, turns and intersectionsStopping, signals, left and right turns, right-of-way, roundabouts and railroad crossings.20 questions
- Interstate driving and passingRamps and speed-change lanes, safe interstate driving, passing and where not to pass, and the Move Over law.13 questions
- ParkingParking on hills, where you may not park and parallel parking.10 questions
- Hazards, crashes and police stopsFloods, storms, winter driving, skids, night driving and headlights, police stops and what to do after a crash.28 questions
- Sharing the roadPedestrians, school zones and school buses, bicyclists, motorcycles, large trucks, slow vehicles, animals and moose.24 questions
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20 questions in the real format, scored with the real pass rule. Answers are shown at the end, and every retake draws different questions.
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Sample Vermont permit test questions
Open a question to see the answer, why, and the handbook page.
1.Your ABS warning light stays on after you start driving. What does that mean?
- AThe parking brake is still set on
- BThe car has no working brakes at all
- CThe tires are worn and need replacing
- DABS is off, but the brakes still work
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✓ D. ABS is off, but the brakes still work
If the ABS light stays on, the anti-lock system is not working, but the vehicle still has regular brakes.
2.How should you pass a motorcycle on a multilane road?
- AShare its lane if there is room
- BPass on the right shoulder
- CPass within the same lane quickly
- DChange lanes completely
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✓ D. Change lanes completely
Motorcycles are entitled to a full lane. When passing, change lanes completely and don't cut in closely afterward.
3.You are driving and need to make an urgent phone call. What should you do?
- AUse speaker mode while holding the phone
- BAsk a passenger to call, or stop safely first
- CText instead because it is quicker
- DMake the call at the next red light
Show the answer
✓ B. Ask a passenger to call, or stop safely first
Driving needs your full attention. Have a passenger make the call or stop at a safe place before calling.
4.Unless posted otherwise, what is the maximum speed on a Vermont Interstate?
- A55 mph
- B60 mph
- C70 mph
- D65 mph
Show the answer
✓ D. 65 mph
The maximum speed on a Vermont Interstate is 65 mph or as posted.
5.You are stopped waiting to turn left with oncoming traffic. Why should you keep your wheels pointed straight?
- ASo the turn is quicker once traffic clears
- BSo a rear-end hit won't push you into traffic
- CSo the turn signal will keep blinking
- DSo the car behind has room to pass you
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✓ B. So a rear-end hit won't push you into traffic
Keep your wheels straight until you are ready to turn, so if you are hit from behind you won't be pushed into oncoming traffic.
6.What does this warning sign mean?
- AA zoo or park is ahead
- BA hunting area is ahead
- CNo animals allowed on road
- DDeer often cross here
Show the answer
✓ D. Deer often cross here
The deer sign marks an area where deer often cross. Drive with extra care, especially in the evening and early morning.
FAQ
Questions people ask
How many questions are on the Vermont permit test?
20 questions.
What score do I need to pass?
16 of 20 correct (80%).
Can I take the test online?
online. (Source: official Vermont page, checked November 4, 2026.)
How old do I have to be to get a permit?
15. (Source: official Vermont page, checked November 4, 2026.)
Are these the real test questions?
No. Nobody can legally offer the real questions. We write our own questions from the official Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), and each one shows the handbook page it's based on, so you learn the rules the real test is built from.