Vermont · Cheat Sheet
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.
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)
Sample questions for Vermont
Three sample questions from our practice bank. Read the explanation after each.
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.
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.
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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Road signs you must know cold
Right-of-way rules that get tested every time
Vermont key rules to memorize
DUI and zero-tolerance — easy points
Stopping distances (rule of thumb)
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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