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Vermont permit test 20 questions, taken at home

Vermont is one of the few states where you can't take the learner permit test at the DMV. It's online only, through MyDMV: 20 questions, 16 correct to pass. Our practice test uses that same format.

Last reviewed October 30, 2026 · Vermont Driver's Manual VN-007 (2025 edition, marked 07/2024)

  1. 1

    Parent signs

    The applicant needs a clean record for the past 2 years. Host parents can't sign for exchange students.

  2. 2

    Test online

    On MyDMV: 20 questions, need 16.

  3. 3

    Pay $63

    $39 for the test + $24 for the permit.

  4. 4

    Vision + permit

    Get screened at the DMV or bring an eye doctor's certification.

Failed? Wait at least one day. Test languages aren't listed in the manual (unverified).

Vermont DMV practice test, in the real format

Exam mode gives you 20 questions and requires 16 to pass, like MyDMV. Practice mode runs all 25.

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Vermont permit practice test

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  1. Where do you take the Vermont learner permit test?

    • At a DMV office
    • Online
    • At a high school
    • At a police station

  2. How many questions are on the test?

    • 20
    • 25
    • 30
    • 40

  3. How many correct answers do you need to pass?

    • 14
    • 15
    • 16
    • 18

  4. How long must you wait after failing?

    • You can retry the same day
    • At least one day
    • 7 days
    • 30 days

  5. What is the total for the test plus the permit?

    • $24
    • $39
    • $63
    • $62

  6. What is the minimum age for a Vermont learner's permit?

    • 14
    • 15
    • 15½
    • 16

  7. How old must a supervisor be if they aren't a parent, guardian or instructor?

    • 18
    • 21
    • 25
    • 30

  8. How long must you hold the permit before a junior license?

    • 6 months
    • 9 months
    • 1 year
    • 18 months

  9. How many practice hours are required?

    • 30
    • 40
    • 50
    • 60

  10. How many must be at night?

    • 5
    • 10
    • 15
    • 20

  11. How many classroom hours does driver ed include?

    • 24
    • 30
    • 36
    • 40

  12. How many behind-the-wheel hours does driver ed include?

    • 4
    • 6
    • 8
    • 10

  13. Who may ride with you in the first three months of a junior license?

    • Friends are fine
    • No one, unless a qualifying adult is with you
    • Family only
    • One friend

  14. Who may ride with you in months 4–6?

    • Anyone
    • Family members
    • No one
    • Two friends

  15. At what BAC does a driver under 21 commit a violation?

    • .00
    • .02
    • .05
    • .08

  16. Can you use a handheld phone while stopped in traffic?

    • Yes
    • No
    • Only for texts
    • Only for calls

  17. What is the first-offense fine for portable device use?

    • $50–$100
    • $100–$200
    • $250
    • $500

  18. How many points for failing to stop for a school bus?

    • 2
    • 3
    • 4
    • 5

  19. How many points for failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk?

    • 2
    • 3
    • 4
    • 5

  20. How many points trigger a suspension notice?

    • 6
    • 8
    • 10
    • 12

  21. An emergency vehicle approaches with its siren on. You:

    • Speed up
    • Pull right and stop
    • Stop in your lane
    • Ignore it

  22. An emergency vehicle approaches while you're in a roundabout. You:

    • Stop inside it
    • Exit, then pull over
    • Reverse
    • Speed up

  23. A school bus is stopped in a school yard with red lights flashing. You:

    • May pass
    • Must not pass
    • Honk
    • Only slow down

  24. How long is a junior license recalled for texting?

    • 7 days
    • 30 days
    • 90 days
    • 1 year

  25. How can you log practice hours?

    • Form VN-219 or the RoadReady app
    • Any paper
    • You don't need to
    • Text messages

Points: Vermont's favorite test topic

The manual includes a detailed points schedule, and questions about it are common. Know these:

Failing to stop for a school bus5
Failing to yield to an ambulance, fire truck or police5
Failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk4
Texting (junior license, plus a 30-day recall)2
Suspension notice at10

From permit to junior license

Hold the permit one year, with the last six months violation-free. Complete driver ed (30 hours classroom, 6 behind the wheel, 6 observing) and log 40 practice hours, 10 at night, on form VN-219 or in the RoadReady app. Then you can take the road test for a junior license at 16–17.

Passenger limits on the junior license relax in stages:

  • Months 1–3: no passengers unless a parent, guardian, instructor or licensed adult 25+ is with you
  • Months 4–6: family members only
  • After 6 months: no passenger limit, though never more passengers than seat belts, and no passengers for hire

Junior drivers may not use portable electronic devices. A points violation brings a 90-day recall.

Other Vermont rules

  • Devices: handheld use is banned while driving, even when you're stopped on a public highway. The first offense is $100–$200.
  • Alcohol: .08 is impaired. Under 21, .02 is a civil violation with suspension and alcohol education. Underage possession can mean diversion, or a $300 penalty and 90-day suspension (7 V.S.A. §656).
  • School buses: stop for flashing reds, even in a school yard. Only traffic going the other way on a divided highway is exempt.
  • Emergency vehicles: for flashing blue or red lights or a siren from any direction, pull right and stop. In a roundabout, exit first, then pull over.
  • Trucks: car drivers cause over 70% of fatal car–truck crashes.

Unverified: statewide default speed limits, which aren't in our source extract. Follow posted limits.

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Vermont permit test FAQ

Can I take the Vermont permit test online?

You have to. Vermont DMV says the learner permit test is no longer taken in its offices. You take it through MyDMV (mydmv.vermont.gov).

How many questions are on the Vermont permit test?

20 multiple-choice questions with four choices each. You need 16 correct (80%).

How much does the Vermont permit cost?

$63 total: $39 for the knowledge test and $24 for the permit.

What if I fail the Vermont DMV practice test or the real test?

You can take practice tests as often as you like. If you fail the real test, wait at least one day before retaking it.

Who can supervise a Vermont permit driver?

A licensed, unimpaired parent or guardian, a driver ed instructor, or a licensed person 25 or older, in the front seat. With a supervisor, you may drive anywhere in Vermont at any time.

What languages is the Vermont test offered in?

The manual doesn't say, and we couldn't verify it. Check MyDMV or call Vermont DMV.

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Sources: Vermont Driver's Manual; Vermont DMV. Not affiliated with the State of Vermont.