Vermont · Practice Test
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.
Studying for the Vermont permit test — also called the driver's license written test, the learner's permit test, or simply the driving exam? You're in the right place. This page gives you free practice questions written to match the Vermont Driver's Manual, the same source the real DMV exam is built from.
No sign-up required. Try the 3 sample questions below, then pick up unlimited practice from your dashboard.
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)
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?
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?
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?
Correct answer: Pass only when safe, leaving several feet of space
Pass cyclists slowly, leaving several feet of space — never crowd them.
Your first full mock exam is free.
Yes. The 6-question demo on this page and your first full mock exam are completely free — no card, no sign-up. For unlimited practice and AI tutoring, the State Pass is one $24.99 payment for 6 months of access to Vermont, or the Complete Pass is $39.99 for 12 months of access.
No. The permit test — also called the driver's license written test or learner's permit test — is the written knowledge exam you take on a computer, and that's what this practice covers. The driving test (road test) is the separate behind-the-wheel exam you take later with an examiner. You must pass the written test first.
No — and any site claiming to give you the "real" questions is misleading you. Our questions are written to match the Vermont Driver's Manual in style, difficulty, and topic distribution, so studying with us prepares you for the actual exam without violating DMV testing rules.
20 multiple-choice questions. You need 16 out of 20 correct (80%) to pass.
Wait at least 1 day after failing the knowledge test; attempts are unlimited and the test fee is charged each time. We strongly recommend taking 2–3 full mock exams (and reading the AI explanation for every wrong answer) before retesting.
Plan on 1–2 weeks at about 30 minutes a day. The reliable signal that you're ready isn't days studied — it's scoring 90%+ on three full-length mock exams in a row.
Yes. Toggle the language switch in the top-right of any page — every question, explanation, and the AI tutor work in both English and Spanish.
Start with a free practice exam. No card, no commitment.
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