Vermont Driver Handbook
Official driver handbook content, organized by chapter.
Direct answer
Vermont permit-test facts: Questions: 20; To pass: 16 out of 20 correct (80%); Minimum age: 15 years old for a Vermont learner permit; Fee: $24 learner's permit plus $39 learner-permit knowledge test; Re-takes: Wait at least 1 day after failing the knowledge test; attempts are unlimited and the test fee is charged each time; Official handbook: Vermont Driver's Manual.
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| Fact | Answer | Evidence status |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 20 | Verified against cited official source |
| To pass | 16 out of 20 correct (80%) | Verified against cited official source |
| Minimum age | 15 years old for a Vermont learner permit | Verified against cited official source |
| Fee | $24 learner's permit plus $39 learner-permit knowledge test | Verified against cited official source |
| Re-takes | Wait at least 1 day after failing the knowledge test; attempts are unlimited and the test fee is charged each time | Verified against cited official source |
| Official handbook | Vermont Driver's Manual | Verified against cited official source |
Official source
Field evidence reviewed: 2026-09-14 (retrieved)
5 chapters
Driving Safely
Safe driving in Vermont means giving the road your full attention at all times. Wear your seatbelt on every trip — buckling up is the single most effective way to survive a crash — and make sure your passengers are buckled too.
Put your phone away while driving. Texting and handheld phone use are leading causes of crashes, and stricter limits usually apply to drivers with a learner permit.
Keep both hands on the wheel and scan 10–15 seconds ahead so you have time to react to hazards.