Vermont DMV Practice Test
Free, full Vermont practice tests right here in your browser — state-configured test length, diagnostic and adaptive modes, spaced-repetition review, and a readiness dashboard. No signup, no paywall — your progress is saved automatically on this device.
Official Vermont handbook: Vermont Driver's Manual
Before the Vermont knowledge test
These learner's permit requirements are separate from the written knowledge test score above. Use them to plan your application and supervised-driving timeline.
What to bring to the knowledge test:
- Learner's permit application signed by a parent or legal guardian (applicants age 15-17, unless an emancipated minor)
- Foreign Exchange Parental Authorization Form (VL-036), for non-resident foreign exchange students enrolled in a Vermont driver-education course
Requirements last verified 2026-07-18 · Source: Vermont DMV — Learner's Permit ↗. See the complete Vermont permit requirements.
What is different about Vermont
Rules that are set by Vermont rather than nationally, and where they depart from what most states do. Compared against DMV Prep's verified rules for all 51 jurisdictions — unverified figures are left out of both sides of every comparison.
- Minimum permit hold: 12 months here. The most common minimum permit hold is 6 months (33 of 46 states we have verified).
- Supervised-driving requirement: 40 hours here. The most common supervised-driving requirement is 50 hours (29 of 49 states we have verified).
Sample Vermont permit test questions
Orange-colored signs indicate:
- A. School zones
- B. Recreational areas
- C. Railroad crossings
- D. Construction zones
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D. Construction zones — Orange signs warn about construction or maintenance work zones. Slow down, watch for workers and equipment, and be ready for changing lane patterns.
Universal rule · checked against MUTCD 11th Edition, Part 2 — Signs (General) — Traffic Signs — General · verified 2026-08-01
What is the maximum speed limit on Vermont's rural interstate highways?
- A. 65 mph
- B. 70 mph
- C. 75 mph
- D. 55 mph
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A. 65 mph — Vermont's rural interstates — I-89 and I-91 — are posted at a maximum of 65 mph. Vermont's hilly terrain, frequent curves, and significant snowfall make 65 mph appropriate for most sections. Urban areas and certain mountain passes post lower limits. Residential streets default to 25 mph; school zones require reduced speed when children are present. Vermont's scenic but challenging roads require careful speed management year-round.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual — Chapter 4 — Speed Limits · verified 2026-06-10
In Vermont, what is the typical posted speed limit in a school zone when children are present?
- A. 25 mph, or as posted
- B. 15 mph
- C. 20 mph
- D. Same as the adjacent road — Vermont uses advisory signs only
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A. 25 mph, or as posted — Vermont school zones are typically posted at 25 mph when children are present or when the flashing beacon is active, though some zones may be posted lower. All drivers must stop for school buses with flashing red lights from both directions on undivided roads; on divided highways, only same-direction traffic must stop. Vermont's scenic rural roads often have school zones in unexpected locations — remain attentive to school zone signs.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual — Chapter 4 — School Zones and School Buses · verified 2026-06-10
In Vermont, you must signal a lane change at least how far in advance?
- A. 25 feet
- B. 50 feet
- C. 200 feet
- D. 100 feet
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D. 100 feet — Vermont requires turn signals to be activated at least 100 feet before any lane change or turn in a business or residential area to give surrounding traffic adequate warning.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual — Lane Changing and Passing · verified 2026-06-18
In Vermont, after yielding to an emergency vehicle, you may re-enter traffic when:
- A. The emergency vehicle turns off its lights
- B. Five seconds have passed
- C. The emergency vehicle is at least 500 feet away
- D. The siren is no longer audible
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C. The emergency vehicle is at least 500 feet away — Vermont requires staying stopped until the emergency vehicle is at least 500 feet ahead. The sound or light stopping does not automatically mean it is safe to re-enter the roadway.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual — Emergency Vehicles · verified 2026-06-18
Questions last verified 2026-06-10 · Reviewed by the DMV Prep editorial team · Editorial policy
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in this Vermont DMV practice test?
This practice test uses 20 questions and a 80% study target — at least 16 correct answers. Confirm the current official exam format with the state licensing agency.
What score should I target for the Vermont written test?
Use 80% as the practice target on this site. The readiness dashboard tracks consistent performance; the state agency remains the source for current official requirements.
Is this Vermont practice test really free?
Yes. Every practice test on this page and everything in the DMV Prep app is free — no ads, no paywall, no account.
Where do these Vermont practice questions come from?
Questions use Vermont Driver's Manual and other handbook or regulatory references, and are not copied from live exams. Citation scope and recency are being revalidated across the bank.
Can I study for the Vermont permit test in Spanish?
Yes — try the Vermont practice test in Spanish. The DMV Prep app includes all 3,671+ questions in Spanish.
