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.
Updated for 2026 DMV rules.
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Alcohol affects:
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Your concentration.
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Your judgement.
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Your reaction time.
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All of the above.
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Aggressive driving behaviors include:
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Excessive following distance.
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Erratic lane changes.
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A tendency to drive slow.
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Frequent rest stops.
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A leaky exhaust system in your vehicle is dangerous because it can cause:
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Poor engine performance.
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Carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Pollution.
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Reduced visibility.
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Drivers should use high beam headlights when:
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They want to save fuel.
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Following another vehicle.
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There are no oncoming vehicles approaching.
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They come within 50 feet of an oncoming vehicle.
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When is it illegal to pass another vehicle?
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At highway intersections.
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On a hill or curve.
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At street crossings and railroad crossings.
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All of the above.
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When you are about to make a left turn, begin signaling ____ feet before the turn.
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50
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600
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75
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100
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7.
To safely pass a bicyclist you should:
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Rush ahead to pull in front of the bicyclist.
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Honk at the bicyclist to let them know youre trying to pass.
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Leave a safe distance when passing, and maintain clearance until safely past the bicyclist.
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The other answers are all correct.
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8.
In Vermont, if you are found guilty of passing a stopped school bus with its warning lights on:
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Your driving license will be revoked.
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You will be subject to a substantial fine and five points on your driver license.
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You will receive two points on your drivers license.
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All of the above.
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Drivers who eat and drink while driving:
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Have no driving errors.
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Must yield the right-of-way.
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May have trouble controlling their vehicles.
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Tend to be more aggressive.
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10.
This road sign is:
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A guide sign.
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A speed reduction sign.
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A regulatory sign.
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A warning sign.
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TEST #1
Question 3 of 36
Negotiating Intersections
3. If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?
After the crosswalk.
On the crosswalk.
Before the stop line.×
Before the crosswalk.✓
Explanation
If there is no stop line at a red light, you must stop before the crosswalk — it’s always illegal to stop on it.