The Vermont knowledge test has 20 questions and you need 16 correct (80%) to pass. That means you can only miss four, so there is very little room for guessing. This free practice test pulls 20 questions at random from our Vermont bank, explains every answer as you go, and shows you exactly what you missed at the end. No sign-up, no payment, unlimited retakes.
Vermont Permit Practice Test
What the real Vermont test looks like
Vermont issues learner permits through the Department of Motor Vehicles. You take a vision screening and the written knowledge test, and if you pass, the DMV usually issues the permit before you leave.
- Questions: 20 multiple choice
- Passing score: 16 correct, or 80%
- Minimum age: 15
- Permit fee: $40
- Source material: the official Vermont Driver's Manual
Because the test is short, a couple of careless answers puts you close to the failing line. Aim for 90% or better in practice before you go in.
Vermont tests rural driving harder than most states
This is the thing that catches people who studied with a generic practice test. Vermont's manual leans heavily on the driving that actually happens here, and the exam follows it.
Expect questions on unmarked intersections where no sign or line tells you who goes first, narrow two-lane roads with no shoulder, steep mountain grades, wildlife, and winter conditions. Moose are a genuine hazard on Vermont highways and behave nothing like deer: they are tall, dark, and a collision puts the body of the animal through the windshield rather than over the hood.
Frost heaves are another local reality. Freeze and thaw cycles buckle the road surface every spring, and hitting one at speed can throw a car off line.
After you pass
Vermont holds new drivers to a longer runway than many states. Teen permit holders must hold the permit for 12 months before taking the road test, complete driver education, and log supervised driving hours.
While you hold a permit, you must be accompanied by a licensed parent or guardian, a licensed driver education instructor, or a licensed driver who is at least 25 years old. A junior driver license follows at 16 or 17, and a full Class D license at 18.
If you fail
You wait until the next business day and try again. Vermont does not cap attempts, though a fee applies to each retest. Use the gap to work through the specific questions you missed rather than retaking blindly.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Vermont permit test?
20 multiple choice questions. You need 16 correct to pass, so you can miss four.
How old do I have to be?
15 to apply for a learner permit. If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign the application unless you are an emancipated minor.
Can I take the test online?
Vermont's process has changed over time and sources disagree, so confirm this directly with the Vermont DMV before you plan your day. Do not assume either way.
Is this practice test free?
Yes. No account, no email, no payment, unlimited retakes.
Losing points on signs? Drill them separately with the Vermont signs and markings test, which also covers traffic signals and road lines.
For permit requirements, documents, fees and the full Vermont process, see our Vermont permit guide.
Disclaimer: Pass The Permit is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles or any government agency. These are original practice questions, not actual exam questions. Always confirm current requirements with the official Vermont Driver's Manual and the Vermont DMV.