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VERMONT DMV PRACTICE TEST

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If you live in Vermont and plan to drive in Vermont, you must obtain a Vermont driver's license or learner’s permit. To get a driver’s license, you must pass a vision, knowledge and driving test. The DMV knowledge test has 20 multiple choice questions, based on the material in the Vermont Driver's Manual. The VT DMV written test is designed to check your knowledge of road rules, road signs and signals, traffic laws and safe driving practices. You must answer at least 16 questions correctly to pass the test. If you fail the VT DMV test, you must wait at least one day before taking another one. Practice with these sample tests and study the driver’s manual to get ready for the official Vermont DMV written test.
1. This road sign means:
stay right sign
You may drive in the left lane.
Keep to the right.
One-way traffic ahead.
Lane ends ahead.
2. Drivers who have been drinking are more likely to:
Yield the right-of-way to oncoming vehicles.
Keep a safe following distance.
Follow traffic laws more carefully.
Be less reactive.
3. This road sign means:
left turn yield on green
School crossing ahead.
Right lane closed.
Keep left.
Traffic turning left on the green light must yield to oncoming traffic.
4. Drivers should make room for vehicles entering a roadway that has two or more lanes by:
Maintaining their speed and position.
Moving over a lane if there is no other vehicle next to them.
Slowing down.
None of the above.
5. You must signal a turn or lane change at least ___feet ahead.
200
10
50
100
6. Allowing a space cushion around your vehicle is important because:
It gives you more time and room to react to changing traffic and road conditions.
It increases your stopping distance.
It helps you see your blind spots.
It increases your braking distance.
7. Parking is not allowed within __ feet of any stop sign, flashing signal or traffic signal.
50
100
30
15
8. Drive below the posted speed limit when:
Anything makes conditions less than perfect.
Others drive below the speed limit.
You are on a four lane road.
Entering a highway where there are other cars.
9. If a bus has signaled and is pulling back onto the roadway, you must:
Honk your horn to let children know you’re there.
Yield to the bus.
Move to the left lane.
Speed up to pass the bus.
10. This road sign means:
flagger sign
Start of construction zone.
End of construction zone.
Pedestrians ahead.
Flagger ahead.
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Frequently Asked Questions

In Vermont, the minimum age to apply for a learner’s permit is 15 years old. After holding the permit for at least one year you can obtain a junior driver’s license at 16 or 17 years old. For a class D driver’s license you must be at least 18 years old.

You can take the permit test online after completing the application online and paying the associated fee. If you're between the ages of 15 and 17, a parent or legal guardian must sign your application, unless you're an emancipated minor.
You'll need to bring the following documents:
  • Completed permit application.
  • Proof of identity and date of birth, such as a birth certificate or passport.
  • Two proofs of Vermont residence. If you are a minor, your parent or guardian will provide one of these documents.
  • Proof of Social Security Number, if available.

Vermont provides the option to take the DMV written test in several languages, including English, Arabic, Bosnian/Serbian/Croatian, Burmese, Dari, French, Kirundi, Mandarin Chinese, Nepali, Pashto, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, and Ukrainian.

To prepare for the DMV written test, read the Vermont Driver's Handbook or listen to the audio version. Verify your knowledge of traffic laws with our free practice tests, and once you are well prepared, you will be ready for the real exam.

The DMV written test in Vermont consists of 20 questions. Each question provides four answer choices and only one is correct. The exam covers a range of topics including road signs, parallel parking, turning, passing a vehicle, yielding the right of way, etc.
You must answer at least 16 questions correctly, and you can miss up to 4 questions to pass the test. Stay focused during the exam and take the time to review your answers carefully to minimize errors and pass on the first attempt.

New drivers in Vermont face several restrictions:
  • With a valid learner’s permit, you may drive if accompanied by a driver instructor, a licensed parent/guardian, or an individual who is at least 25 years old seated in the front seat.
  • When you obtain a junior driver’s license:
- You cannot carry passengers for hire.
- During the first three months, you can transport passengers only under the supervision of a driver instructor, a licensed parent/guardian, or an licensed adult who is at least 25 years old seated in the front seat. After the second three months, family members can be carried. After six months, there are no longer restrictions on the number of passengers.

The use of electronic devices while driving is always prohibited.

If you don't pass your DMV written test in Vermont, you'll need to wait for one calendar day before trying again. If you find the exam difficult, sign up for DMV Premium, which offers numerous resources and practice tests to improve your preparation.