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Vermont DMV Cheat Sheet

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.

Short on time? This Vermont DMV cheat sheet pulls the highest-yield facts and rules from the Vermont Driver's Manual into one scrollable page — the stuff that shows up over and over on the permit test.

Skim it, then take the free 6-question check-in at the bottom to see how much actually stuck.

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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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Vermont permit-test fact sheet and evidence status
FactAnswerEvidence status
Questions20Verified against cited official source
To pass16 out of 20 correct (80%)Verified against cited official source
Minimum age15 years old for a Vermont learner permitVerified against cited official source
Fee$24 learner's permit plus $39 learner-permit knowledge testVerified against cited official source
Re-takesWait at least 1 day after failing the knowledge test; attempts are unlimited and the test fee is charged each timeVerified against cited official source
Official handbookVermont Driver's ManualVerified against cited official source

Sample questions for Vermont

Three sample questions from our practice bank. Read the explanation after each.

  1. Question 1 · Knowledge test

    How many questions are on the Vermont knowledge test, and how many must you get right?

    • 20 questions, 16 correct
    • 25 questions, 20 correct
    • 30 questions, 24 correct
    • 40 questions, 32 correct
    See the explanation

    Correct answer: 20 questions, 16 correct

    Vermont: 20 questions, get 16 right (80%) to pass.

  2. Question 2 · Winter driving

    When driving on a steep, snowy Vermont mountain road, what should you do?

    • Keep your normal highway speed
    • Slow down and use a lower gear downhill
    • Coast downhill in neutral
    • Follow the car ahead closely
    See the explanation

    Correct answer: Slow down and use a lower gear downhill

    Snowy mountain roads: slow down, use a lower gear downhill, and add following distance.

  3. Question 3 · Sharing the road

    How should you pass a bicyclist sharing the road?

    • Pass as close as possible to save room
    • Pass only when safe, leaving several feet of space
    • Honk and speed past
    • Force the cyclist onto the shoulder
    See the explanation

    Correct answer: Pass only when safe, leaving several feet of space

    Pass cyclists slowly, leaving several feet of space — never crowd them.

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Vermont permit test at a glance

- Total questions: 20 - Passing score: 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 - Source: Vermont Driver's Manual

Road signs you must know cold

Sign shapes: - Octagon = STOP - Triangle (point down) = YIELD - Diamond = WARNING - Pentagon = SCHOOL ZONE - Round = RAILROAD CROSSING - Rectangle (vertical) = REGULATORY - Rectangle (horizontal) = GUIDE Colors: - Red = stop / do not enter - Yellow = warning - Orange = construction - Green = direction - Blue = motorist services - Brown = recreation

Right-of-way rules that get tested every time

- Uncontrolled intersection: car on the right goes first. - Left turn: yield to oncoming traffic. - Pedestrians in crosswalk: always have the right of way. - Emergency vehicles with lights/siren: pull right and stop. - 4-way stop: first to arrive goes first; if tied, car on right wins. - School bus with red flashing lights: stop in both directions on undivided roads.

Vermont key rules to memorize

- Road signs and signals - Right-of-way rules - Vermont winter and mountain driving - Speed limits and safe driving - Sharing the road with pedestrians and cyclists

DUI and zero-tolerance — easy points

- Adult limit (21+): 0.08% BAC. - Commercial drivers: 0.04% BAC. - Under 21: zero tolerance (0.01–0.02% BAC). - Refusing breathalyzer = automatic license suspension ("implied consent"). - First DUI in Vermont: suspension, fines, mandatory classes, possible ignition interlock.

Stopping distances (rule of thumb)

Total stopping distance = perception + reaction + braking. At 55 mph in dry conditions: ~250–300 feet. Wet roads roughly double that. Follow the 3-second rule for following distance; 4–5 seconds in bad weather.

Frequently asked questions

Is this cheat sheet enough to pass the Vermont DMV test?

Strong head start, but on its own — no. Combine it with at least 100 practice questions and one full mock exam.

Is this cheat sheet up to date for?

Yes — every fact comes from the current Vermont Driver's Manual. We update content within 30 days of any handbook revision.

Can I download a printable version?

Not yet — but you can print this page directly from your browser. PDF cheat sheets for paid users are coming.

Does the real Vermont test ask about exact stopping distances?

Rarely as exact numbers — more often as concepts (e.g., "what doubles your stopping distance?"). Understanding the rule matters more than memorizing feet.

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