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Free Vermont DMV permit practice test online

Free Vermont permit practice for road signs, right-of-way, safe driving, and more—with explanations that point back to the official Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles handbook.

The Vermont permit knowledge test has 20 questions; you need 16 correct (80%) to pass. That is below the median of 30 questions across the 50 states QuizLane tracks — a shorter test, but each wrong answer costs proportionally more.

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171questions · 10 Vermont-specific
16topics
80%this state's pass mark

The pass mark shown is this state's published knowledge-test score, not a guarantee of your official result.

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Vermont DMV permit test facts

20
Questions
16 of 20
Correct to pass
80%
Passing score
15
Min. permit age

These figures reflect the standard Vermont Class D permit knowledge test and can change. Always confirm current requirements with Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (official source).

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Each question carries a topic, difficulty, explanation, and source section so your review has context.

Road signs10 reviewed questionsPavement markings10 reviewed questionsSafe driving15 reviewed questions · 5 on Vermont lawWeather11 reviewed questionsEmergencies10 reviewed questionsSharing the road11 reviewed questionsRight-of-way10 reviewed questionsSignals10 reviewed questionsRailroad crossings10 reviewed questionsLane changes11 reviewed questionsSpeed control10 reviewed questionsWork zones10 reviewed questionsDriver fitness12 reviewed questions · 2 on Vermont lawOccupant safety10 reviewed questionsParking11 reviewed questionsFreeway driving10 reviewed questions

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Test your knowledge below. Every question includes a clear explanation and the exact handbook citation for Vermont.

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You do not have to stop for a Vermont school bus with red warning lights on when:

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  1. 1. You do not have to stop for a Vermont school bus with red warning lights on when:

    • You are on a divided highway and the bus is traveling in the opposite direction
    • BYou are driving under 25 mph
    • CAmber lights are flashing
    • DYou are late for school

    Answer: You are on a divided highway and the bus is traveling in the opposite direction. The Vermont License Manual states you do not have to stop on a divided highway if the school bus is traveling in the opposite direction (including where a concrete barrier separates traffic).

    Source: Vermont License Manual — School Bus Stops

  2. 2. During the first three months of a Vermont Junior Driver’s License, the driver is generally restricted to:

    • ANo driving after noon
    • BUnlimited teen passengers
    • Driving alone (passengers only if a qualifying licensed parent/guardian, instructor, or licensed unimpaired adult 25+ is in the front seat)
    • DDriving only with siblings

    Answer: Driving alone (passengers only if a qualifying licensed parent/guardian, instructor, or licensed unimpaired adult 25+ is in the front seat). The Vermont License Manual states that during the first three months under a Junior Driver’s License, the individual is restricted to driving alone; passengers are permitted only if a licensed unimpaired parent or guardian, driver education instructor, or licensed unimpaired individual 25 or older is riding in the front seat.

    Source: Vermont License Manual — Junior Driver’s License Restrictions

  3. 3. During the second three months of a Vermont Junior Driver’s License, the driver may begin transporting:

    • Family members
    • BPaying passengers for hire
    • CUnlimited unrelated teens only
    • DAny passengers under 21

    Answer: Family members. The Vermont License Manual states that during the second three months of operation under a Junior Driver’s License, the individual may begin transporting family members.

    Source: Vermont License Manual — Junior Driver’s License Restrictions

  4. 4. Vermont law on portable electronic devices while driving states that a person shall not:

    • AListen to the radio
    • BUse climate controls
    • CUse GPS with voice only
    • Use any portable electronic device, including reading or manually composing/sending electronic communications

    Answer: Use any portable electronic device, including reading or manually composing/sending electronic communications. The Vermont License Manual states a person shall not use any portable electronic device while operating a motor vehicle, including reading and the manual composing or sending of electronic communications (text messages, instant messages, and emails).

    Source: Vermont License Manual — Junior Driver’s License / Cell Phones and other Electronic Devices

  5. 5. Vermont law requires which vehicle occupants to be restrained with a safety belt or federally approved child passenger restraining system?

    • ADrivers under 18 only
    • BInterstate travel only
    • CFront-seat occupants only
    • All occupants of a motor vehicle

    Answer: All occupants of a motor vehicle. The Vermont License Manual states the law requires all occupants of a motor vehicle to be restrained with a safety belt, or a federally approved child passenger restraining system.

    Source: Vermont License Manual — Safety Belts

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