Vermont · Road Signs Test
Vermont Permit Signs 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.
Road sign questions are the easiest points on the Vermont permit test — once you learn the shape and color system, most sign questions answer themselves. This page teaches that system, then lets you drill real sign-style practice questions from the Vermont Driver's Manual.
Miss a sign question in practice and the AI tutor explains not just the sign, but the family of signs it belongs to — so one explanation covers a dozen future questions.
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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The sign shape system
The sign color system
The sign questions people miss most
How to practice sign questions for the Vermont test
Frequently asked questions
How many road sign questions are on the Vermont permit test?
The exact mix varies by test version, but sign identification is one of the largest topic groups on the Vermont exam. Treat signs as must-have points — they're the most predictable questions on the test.
Do I need to memorize every sign in the Vermont Driver's Manual?
No. Learn the shape and color system first — it covers the majority of sign questions, even for signs you've never seen. Then memorize the handful of unique signs (stop, yield, no passing zone, railroad, school zone).
Are sign questions shown as pictures on the real test?
Usually yes — the Vermont test typically shows the sign image and asks its meaning, or describes a situation and asks which sign applies. Our practice questions mirror both formats.
Is this signs practice free?
Yes — the demo and your first full practice test are free, no card required. Unlimited sign drills come with the State Pass ($24.99, one-time, 6 months) or Complete Pass ($39.99, 12 months).
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